* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators. * So you’re thinking about going to university…congratulations! Getting this far is a huge step for anyone let alone someone with a disability or chronic illness. I graduated from the University of Brighton in 2022 and whilst it was most definitely not an […]
Tag Archives: Volunteering
Life With Tourette’s
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators. * * TRIGGER WARNING: Medical Anniversaries. * We all have anniversaries in our calendar that mark an annual occasion, some of which are celebrated, and others commiserated. A medical anniversary marks the year or years following a significant medical-based event such as an […]
Top Ten Bathroom Aids – Part One
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators – it is not sponsored. * Daily living aids are usually small pieces of equipment used within the home to help people with disabilities live more independently. However, not every item lives up to their sales expectations. So, the AYL team have teamed […]
Remap Charity – Emma’s Fix
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators – it is not sponsored. * My Fix, From First Contact To The Final Solution. In my previous post, I discussed the brilliant work Remap do to create bespoke solutions for disabled people’s everyday problems. My problem was that I frequently found myself in situations where […]
Ripple Effects
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators. * Hi guys! Welcome to another blog from me – Adam. Through my 45 year old eyes, I look back at all MY bad choices and foolish ways (which is basically my entire life journey), and I see the ripple effect in all its […]
Remap Charity – Introduction
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators – it is not sponsored. * The Charity That Custom-Makes Equipment To Help Disabled People Live More Independent Lives Remap is a charity that promotes independence by designing and creating bespoke solutions for people living with disabilities experiencing an everyday difficulty or problem, where […]
Another Year Without Alcohol
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators. * Hi guys! Firstly, I want to say a massive happy new year to every one of you awesome people! Last year I spoke about “Sitting With My Stranger” in one of my earliest blog posts for Access Your Life’s website. Yet I […]
Christmas Reflections
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators.* * TRIGGER WARNING: Alcoholism. * Hi guys! I hope you are all good and well, especially given the time of year with Christmas looming. It’s a hard time for us all in our different ways, it’s just rarely talked about. See, my journey as […]
Gender Clinic Appointment
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators.* Hi guys! I hope you’re all well and making your way as best you can through this thing called life. I don’t know if any of you will remember – as a trans man, the waiting times for an initial one-to-one appointment at […]
Honesty & Transparency With Medical Professionals
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators.* Hi guys! Following on from my last check-in, firstly I just want to say a big thank you to every one of you for taking the time to read my blogs and begin to follow me on this adventure that is my journey. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet Adam…
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators. * Hi, I’m Adam! A 45-year-old Army Veteran, Transgender man living with a disability. Originally from Scotland, I moved to England aged 25 to re-enlist in the army. Fast forward to my early 30’s and I once again had to leave, only this […]
Top Ten Kitchen Aids – Part Two
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators – it is not sponsored. * The AYL team have teamed up to create a series of blog posts highlighting our favourite disability related products, starting with kitchen aids which you can read in part one of this series. As you will see, many of […]
The Little Things
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators. * Small Changes That Make Everyday Tasks More Manageable As I was preparing my lunch a few days ago I was thinking about how I’ve adapted my kitchen to ensure I avoid serious burns, concussions or other fall based calamities. This then got […]
Top Ten Kitchen Aids – Part One
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators – it is not sponsored. * Daily living aids are usually small pieces of equipment used within the home to help people with disabilities live more independently. However, not every item lives up to their sales expectations. So, the AYL team have teamed […]
