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why aren’t we listening to disabled people
Firstly, I appologise to the followers of this blog for not posting. My father was diagnosed with secondary cancer towards the end of last year – and died after Christmas. I’ve come back to university *because I know that’s what … Continue reading
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access all areas?
I felt compelled to write this blog – as I’m seeking advice for an assignment at university and would welcome your views. I’ve recently arrived in Cardiff and last week I wrote a post about my first week – which … Continue reading
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lost in Cardiff!
Well, the reason for not blogging laboriously like I ought to be – is that I’ve spent the last week getting lost – in various ways in Cardiff. Yes, I’ve landed! I don’t think Cardiff knew what was coming when … Continue reading
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who’s your role model?
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the paralympic games. So much so – that I’m determined to take up a sport. I’ve no idea what it’ll be yet, but it won’t involve using a ball of any kind – and it certainly will … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Canada, disability, humour, inspiration, paralympics, sport, Uncategorized
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I’m not brave – – but I’d like to inspire others
I love the paralympics! It’s brilliant to see how team GB (and team Australia) are doing. But, I’m amazed at the words being used to describe the paralympians. ] I used the word amazed purposely – as that seems to … Continue reading
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who’s afraid of the big bad blind girl?
In my last blog – I recounted the exciting adventures I had trying to locate a bus-stop. In this blog – I’ll tell you about the exciting night (and morning) at my first (and last) backpackers hostel – warning: contains … Continue reading
how many people does it take to find a bus-stop?
I’m a very adventurous person. I’ve walked with lions; scuba dived with sharks and abseiled down one of the tallest buildings in North Wales. So, I thought I’d use my visit to Cardiff to chat with my tutors about equipment … Continue reading
making a difference
I was ambling into town this morning – when I met my friend John and his boisterously adorable dog Paddy. John and I chatted – and he insisted on walking with me to the shop and got the milk I … Continue reading
Posted in disability, dogs, friendship, humour, illness, society, Uncategorized
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tired of the competition – let’s celebrate the good times!
What’s been your olympics highlight? Michael Phelps winning gold? Usain Bolt winning 2 golds in a row? Andy Murray winning the gold against Federa? My highlight lasted less than 13 seconds – but was still a brilliant success. Sally Pearson … Continue reading
Ooo – keep talking!
I love accents! I love some more than others. For instance – I go weak at the knees whenever I meet a geordie man. I almost fainted in a supermarket in Perth once – and the only thing the guy … Continue reading
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