When my son was little I thought I would always be able to do everything for him. I thought I would always be strong and that I would never let him down. Then life happened – he grew up and I grew older. And a human body can only take so much. Even something as… Continue reading The most ordinary moments.
Just because Daleks can do stairs…
Our visit to the new Entertainer Toy Shop in Truro City Centre was not very entertaining. And we will not be returning. It only opened recently and it didn’t cross my mind to call ahead and ask if we could shop like everyone else? Surely we are “everyone else?” The store supervisor was apologetic and said that… Continue reading Just because Daleks can do stairs…
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Hard Reminders.
I recently saw something which hit me like a brick. A really big brick. And it left my heart open and aching. Yet it was just a photograph of 30 smiling children. But they weren’t just any children. They were the children my son started with in Reception class. The ones we planned on him growing… Continue reading Hard Reminders.
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Thank You Exeter Services!
Traveling is not easy when you have to plan all your drinks and stops around the few Changing Places toilets on the motorway network. One of our favourite service stations was always Moto at Exeter, but when my son became too heavy for me to lift to the toilet, we could no longer stop there. If Adam can’t use… Continue reading Thank You Exeter Services!
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Is that really me?
A few days ago I took part in a live discussion on the Victoria Derbyshire show which was being filmed nearby. It was an opportunity for local people to share the issues which matter to them as we head towards a General Election. In Cornwall the big issues were not Europe or immigration, but included… Continue reading Is that really me?
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Some things are just wrong.
If you learned that an older child was being made to wear nappies, even though they were able to use the toilet, what would you think? Would you be appalled? Would you be horrified at their parents? Would you expect social services to step in and “save” that child? Surely no child should have to live like that?… Continue reading Some things are just wrong.
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Flambards, almost the best day of the week.
Did you hear the one about the boy who took his own toilet to a theme park? No, it isn’t a joke. It actually happened. It was the only way this boy could “go” when at the theme park. Flambards theme park in Helston, Cornwall, was always Adam’s favourite place to go. He cannot stand or… Continue reading Flambards, almost the best day of the week.
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What Is A Mobiloo?
Many who need a Mobiloo have sadly never heard about it. It is definitely not to be confused with a Malibu. You might be unhappy if you ordered a Malibu and got a Mobiloo. But that disappointment would be nothing compared to ordering a Mobiloo and getting a Malibu. Because THIS is a Mobiloo! You park… Continue reading What Is A Mobiloo?
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One Perfect Day.
Sand and wheelchairs may not go together, but sand, wheelchairs and an amazing pony and carriage really do! Meet Simon and his pony Obama. They made magic happen on Perranporth beach for Adam and for several other children. We live relatively close to some of the best beaches in the country but have not been on… Continue reading One Perfect Day.
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Thank You, Dear Zoo.
If you don’t try, nothing will change. For too long I made excuses and avoided the difficulties but it was not the right thing to do. Not for my son. Not for other disabled people. And not for all who will follow. All disabled by poor facilities – in this case toilets. Many might wonder… Continue reading Thank You, Dear Zoo.
Ordinary Hopes 