* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators.* * TW: Alcoholism. * Hey peeps! All well and good, given the time of year with Christmas looming a hard time for us all in our own different ways, eh? See, part of my journey as Adam comes in parts I find, and […]
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Adam’s November Life Update
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators.* Hi guys! 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 – I have expressed I’m a trans man and have given you a brief idea […]
Meet Saffron…
* This post is written by our Case Manager. * Hello! My name is Saffron, and I recently started working for Access Your Life as their first ever Case Manager, making me responsible for the management and communications of their Equipment Request Form. So, anyone looking to source a suitable wheelchair, for example, will chat […]
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. […]
Invisible Disabilities Week
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators. * This is a post I made on December 4th last year and it gives a pretty good summary of the medical challenges I face on a daily basis; most of which you cannot see and unless I’m having a really bad day I […]
What Is Intersectionality?
* This post is written by our Website Administrator. * * TW: maternal mortality. * Hi readers, and Happy Black History Month! For me, as a Black person, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and uplift Black culture, Black people, and Black achievement. The sad truth is we live in a society built on […]
Mental Health Matters
* This post has been written by our Social Media Administrator. * 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 […]
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 […]
Imposter Syndrome and Autism
* This post has been written by our Social Media Administrator. * 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Honesty & Transparency
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators.* * TW: 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 journey […]
