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Dietz Mobility Power chair – Is it worth it?
I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user and for the last two years I have been using the Dietz Sango Advanced power wheelchair. The decision to buy this wheelchair was a big one and one I do not regret in any way. Before Brum – my power chair: Before Brum I was using a manual self-propel wheelchair with a power add-on, essentially turning my self-propel into a small power chair. This was perfect for me when I bought it, it lasted me several years around 5 years I believe. During year’s 4 and 5 we started to discuss what the next step would be if we could afford to replace it –…
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Accessible Glamping in Wales
AD | This experience was gifted to me by Dulas Glamping in exchange for a review. My review is honest and entirely my own. My happy place is the outdoors, whether that’s in the countryside or by the sea. Growing up I got to do a lot of both. I’d visit the New Forest with my Grandparents and we would ride our bikes for miles. It’s a feeling I have not yet been able to replicate since becoming a wheelchair user. The countryside isn’t a particularly accessible place, which is why I am excited to share my experience with Dulas Glamping. Pippa from Dulas Glamping kindly gifted us our stay…
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Canal Quarter – Cardiff Council’s Response to Concerns Over Loss of Blue Badge Parking
I sent an email to various members of the council. The email I sent to the council included 2 questions. How many Blue Badge bays are you relocating? Where will Blue Badge parking be relocated? 10th January 2021, I sent my first email to numerous members of Cardiff Council. I received two responses. First Response Cardiff Council: 11th January 2021, ‘at present we are aiming to move all of the spaces to other locations in the city centre. We are working on an enabling package for the wider scheme, part of this will hopefully see us move all of the lost spaces to new locations in Windsor Place and the…
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Cardiff Council Removes Blue Badge Parking – Canal Quarter
Cardiff’s City Centre East improvement scheme was part of Cardiff Council’s clean air plans. Discussions with stakeholders in 2019 modified the scheme to include Canal Quarter. What is Canal Quarter? Canal Quarter is a project taking place on Churchill Way in Cardiff city centre. The council plans to restore a section of the dock feeder canal into a green space for the community. This new community space will include: ‘A range of all year flora, trees and rain gardens’ this will support a sustainable drainage system (SuDS) An Amphitheatre Al fresco dining Social areas Taxi Rank facilities Bridges Waterfall feature Bicycle parking Why this is an Accessibility Issue Churchill Way…
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Eco-Friendly Health & Beauty Swaps with a Disability
*AD | This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase an item using one of these affiliate links I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.* It’s 2021 we should all be doing our bit to make eco-friendly swaps by now. One person’s actions will not save the planet but the over 7 Billion people in this world can. Which is why it’s important we are all making eco friendly swaps. Sustainability When You have a Disability The disabled community has been targeted a lot over the last 2-3 years. Yes, save the planet. Yes, Save the turtles. Do not blame or take away resources that disabled…
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London ULEZ – Disability Equality
On Monday 25th October 2021 London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded; from the North to the South Circular Roads in London. Therefore, any diesel engines older than 1st September 2015 (6 years) or petrol engines older than 1st January 2005 (16 years) will incur a daily charge of £12.50. Large vans, small vans and minibuses with diesel engines older than 1st September 2016 (5 years) and petrol engines older than 1st January 2006 (15 years) will also incur a daily charge of £12.50. How this Impacts the Disabled Community Although this initiative is extremely important it will come at a detrimental cost for a quarter of a…
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2 Years with the Alber E-Fix Wheelchair Power Add On
March 2020 marked 2 years since I got my Alber E-Fix Power Add On. I worked really hard on putting this blog post together whilst also relaunching this site. However, as Covid-19 hit the UK in March and we were all under lockdown it didn’t feel appropriate to post this blog. We aren’t any better off than we were in March if anything we’re in a worse position. However, I still wanted to share the last 2 years with my E-Fix with you and along with some overwhelming support over on my Instagram I decided it was time to post. So without further ado… 2 Years with the Alber E-Fix…
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Can CBD Oil Help My Chronic Illnesses
AD| Gifted – I was gifted this product by Dragonfly CBD for my honest thoughts and opinions. This post will also include affiliate links. This means if you purchase something from Dragonfly CBD through my link I earn a small commission however, you do not have to use my affiliate link. DragonFly CBD Dragonfly CBD recently sent James and I their 1000mg 30ml bottle of CBD Oil. James and I wanted to trial CBD for 30 days to give you all our honest thoughts. There are many claims online for what CBD Oil can help with but I personally believe you don’t know until you try and every body is…
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Disabled Owned Small Business Christmas Gift Guide
Welcome to The World in My Words Disabled Owned Small Business Gift Guide! I am excited to share these nine small businesses with you all. Shopping local and with small businesses is something that has been encouraged a lot more over the last few years and this year in particular. There are many small businesses created by chronically ill/disabled people, whether they’ve chosen to start a small business or needed to due to limited employment options. I love to support small businesses for a multitude of reasons including ethical and environmental but being able to support the Disabled Community is very important to me. Many of these small business owners…
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5 Tips for Living with PoTS
AD| Affiliate Link *Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and I am sharing my own personal experiences.* 1. If you can do it laying down, do it laying down! Sitting upright can be challenging when living with PoTS. So use your upright time wisely by doing everything you can laying down. Split your upright time between things you have to do like chores and things you want to do like hobbies, dinner with family. Whatever you do try to find some balance. 2. STAY. HYDRATED. And use Electrolytes. Tips on staying hydrated are probably better coming from someone who doesn’t spend most of her time dehydrated but it’s a…
