My Life Kerry's Way
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One of the UK's leading disability bloggers - Kerry Thompson provides insight on living with muscular dystrophy and the latest campaigns. Kerry is a 40-something blonde in charge of a wheelchair from the UK.
My Life Kerry's Way
1M ago
For more than a century, people around the world have marked International Women’s Day on 8 March. The IWD 2024 campaign theme this year was Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging ..read more
My Life Kerry's Way
4M ago
With the festive season in full swing, social media has gone into Christmas overload with decorative trees. Christmas jumpers and cheesy Christmas movies! Accessibility is a subject I talk about often when it comes to toilets or Housing. However, I’ve never really touched upon accessibility on social media. I wanted to put together a mini ..read more
My Life Kerry's Way
4M ago
And just like that we’re we have reached the festive season … November and December are significant months for different reasons than you might think. As we enjoy the histories of tradition of watching the skies lite up with pretty colours and bonfires to warm our chilly bodies or start planning for the festive season ..read more
My Life Kerry's Way
7M ago
I can’t breathe, my chest is tight. Tears rolling down my face. Please just stop. I’m frozen in time. I can’t think straight. I can’t find my voice. My hands feel shackled. I want to scream, just scream let it out…Nothing is coming out why! No matter how much I try. My words have been ..read more
My Life Kerry's Way
11M ago
If you look closely enough you will find beautiful historical hidden gems right on your doorstep! Coming from a small country village near Market Bosworth (Battle of Bosworth) in Leicestershire – I spent my childhood fascinated by the history that surrounded me, as I’ve gotten older that hasn’t changed if anything I’ve needed to know ..read more
My Life Kerry's Way
1y ago
The rising cost of living is a conversation that isn’t likely to cash out anytime soon. Not just in the disabled community. Many people/families will be faced “impossible choices in order to survive” Soaring energy prices, increasing fuel and food costs, it can feel like you’re being held hostage by energy companies and forced to ..read more
My Life Kerry's Way
1y ago
A little reminder.‘Sorry not sorry’ to rub it in boys but the Lionesses did bring it home. With the Nation gripped. Screaming, sitting at the edge of their seats watching every second passes. Young girls were watching in ore thinking I can do this. Now, unfortunately I haven’t got a clue and would be lying ..read more
My Life Kerry's Way
1y ago
What’s your first memory of getting a new wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV)? The excitement and anticipation of delivery day? Having a car that is adapted for your needs? Having the latest make and model? The way your new car drives or that brand new car smell?. Like most things in life the novelty wears off ..read more
My Life Kerry's Way
1y ago
When you think of the word Inclusion what does it mean to you? Inclusion is defined as the state of being included or being made a part of something. When a book covers many different ideas and subjects, it is an example of the inclusion of many ideas. When multiple people are all invited to ..read more
My Life Kerry's Way
2y ago
Inclusion isn’t just about having access, it’s also about being able to participate! Easter bonnets at the ready! Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned Easter Egg hunt, I know if I could get away with it, i would. But at 43 I think the kids would probably out wit me these days! Every year ..read more