* This post has been written by our previous Social Media Manager. * There is a common misconception in our society that mental health shouldn’t be treated as urgently as physical health. You get told that you’re just being ‘overly dramatic’ or seeking attention when having an anxiety or panic attack; that you’re lazy if you […]
Tag Archives: Disability Awareness
My Fight with Dyslexia
Hi, I’m Felix, one of the founders and directors of Access Your Life. I was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of seven, allowing me to access support from various Special Educational Needs departments during my entire education. Although, despite having several support services in place, my journey was still far from easy. It all […]
Life with Alzheimer’s
World Alzheimer’s Month is an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness, educating others, and highlighting the issues faced by people living with dementia and their loved ones. But as someone whose family has been impacted by dementia, I understand the importance of continuing such conversations outside of the awareness month. This is because education is […]
Sitting With My Stranger
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators.* Hi guys! Just wanted to offer some food for thought and invite discussions. Everyone has a voice, the good, bad and the ugly, but always with love and light. Otherwise, you’re on the wrong blog, my friend. Along this journey I have come […]
First AYL Newsletter
The Access Your Life team are so excited to announce that we are launching our very first newsletter! Each newsletter will be distributed on the last day of the month, starting Thursday the 30th of September 2021. Featuring exclusive content for AYL subscribers, which is otherwise unseen. Including personal experiences from people within the disability […]
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
* This post is written by a guest blogger and reflects their personal views, experiences, and opinions. It does not contain official medical advice. * Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is an internationally recognised event every September. More than 300,000 children are diagnosed with some form of cancer every year, and one child is diagnosed with […]
Imposter Syndrome & Autism
* This post has been written by our previous Social Media Manager. * Hey everyone! It’s been a while. This month’s blog post is dedicated to battling ‘imposter syndrome’ – a psychological ‘phenomenon’ in which the person involved begins to doubt themselves and reconsider what they’ve gone through. I confess that I’m often guilty of this […]
We Can Access
* This post is written by a guest blogger – it is not sponsored. * In 2012, our daughter was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour at the age of two. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy saved her life but left her with some life-changing disabilities. Through our journey, we have met hundreds of families who, […]
Naidex Exhibitors – 5 Ways to Stay Safe at the NEC
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators. * Make sure all your staff has high-quality masks with good filtration in both directions to keep them safe as well as protecting those around you; we highly recommend Cambridge Masks which are highly effective at filtering viruses and have two-way valves for […]
Naidex Visitors – 10 Ways to Stay Safe at the NEC
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators. * Wearing a well-fitted mask will help to keep you safe and will also protect the visitors and exhibitors around you; many of whom may be vulnerable to any winter illness, not just Covid-19. Remember to clean your hands frequently. Exhibitors will have […]
Migraine Awareness Week – Not Bad Headaches
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators. * It’s Migraine Awareness Week and I’m honoured to have been asked to write something on behalf of Access Your Life to mark the occasion. Migraine sufferers know it is such a misunderstood condition, whereby people often use it as an excuse to get […]
Emotional Respite: Disability Counselling Service
* This post is written by a guest blogger – it is not sponsored. * Have you ever found it difficult to access effective counselling because of your disability or illness? My name is Helen and I founded Emotional Respite: Disability Counselling Service in 2014 after identifying a gap in the market. I concluded that […]
LiveYou
* This post is written by a guest blogger – it is not sponsored. * LiveYou has teamed up with Access Your Life with one goal in mind – to vastly improve the independence and quality of life for those with physical disabilities. To achieve this, LiveYou specialises in helping you with two very important […]
Honesty & Transparency
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators.* * TRIGGER WARNING: Brief mention of abuse. * Hi guys! I want to touch on the importance of honesty, transparency, and having a two-way traffic outlook on life. But before I go on, I want to clarify that this blog series is about MY […]
VacayAbility
* This post is written by a guest blogger – it is not sponsored. * Launched in 2020, the VacayAbility website features user reviews and ratings on attractions, hotels, and restaurants, with a focus on accessibility-related factors. Users can create free accounts to review businesses and tourist sites. You can give a star rating in several categories, […]
Meet Hannah…
* This post is written by our previous Website Administrator. * Hi, I’m Hannah! As a teen, I was very much a jack of all trades and a master of none, getting involved in all sorts of activities and extracurriculars. I was 16 when I first started experiencing symptoms of fibromyalgia that would keep me […]
