disability
Looking for audiobooks?
Are you looking for an audiobook? Maybe you find them more convenient because you can listen to them on-the-go. Maybe you prefer to learn by listening. Or maybe you have a disability that means audiobooks ...
The importance of words in neurodiversity
The words we use in studying neurodiversity are important. It's easy to get caught up in the conversation about words. This is often generated by not wanting to cause offense or being in search of ...
If only… A snapshot of life with hearing loss
If only… My day starts with being shaken awake by my vibrating alarm clock. Being deaf means that a normal alarm clock has no effect. After showering and dressing I put in my hearing aid ...
Me, myself, and anxiety
Then and now I remember the moment very well – I was sat at a desk talking to my boss, pointing out the key elements of a strategic plan. I was in quite a stressful ...
Action for Brain Injury Week (17 to 23 May 2021)
In September 2017 I sustained a brain injury following a cardiac arrest. You may recognise my name from the CPR training that has been held at Cranfield over the last few years. But this blog ...
Changing attitudes towards disability – #PurpleLightUp celebrates global economic contribution of disabled people
Being disabled is tough, but what sometimes makes it tougher is the attitudes and a lack of awareness and understanding from others. Today, 3 December, is the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At ...