Category: Disability & Lifestyle

Accessible Housing Crisis, Housing & Adaptations, mobility equipment, muscular dystrophy, visual impairment1 Comment
Wooden house jigsaw piece cupped in open palms upon an oak tabletop

7 Things That Make Our Home Accessible

Fi Anderson

Showcasing my top picks that make the biggest difference and why in making our home accessible.

Part of my ‘Accessible Living’ series. Continue reading 7 Things That Make Our Home Accessible

Accessible Family Travel, Around the UK, Children's Health & Development, Disability & Lifestyle, disabled mum life, mobility equipment, parenting, personal assistants, travel, Travelling with children, Uncategorized5 Comments
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10 Things People Ask Me as a Disabled Parent

Fi Anderson

A stark insight into societies ‘no-filter’ approach, common misconceptions and ableist attitudes when encountering parents with disabilities. Continue reading 10 Things People Ask Me as a Disabled Parent

Disability & Lifestyle, Family Days Out, muscular dystrophy, parenting, Uncategorized, visual impairmentLeave a comment
Collage thumbnail image. On the left it reads 'Sport on the Square' inside a football net graphic, beneath "An inclusive approach to sport for the whole family' embraced by both a family symbol and wheelchair and below this the Bolton Council logo. On the right is a sneak peek of two photos from the day. The first is my 6 year old nephew trying archery and and 2nd is my 6 year old daughter riding in circles on a large 3 wheeler trike.

‘Sport on the Square’ 3-day Festival #Bolton | Accessibility Review ♿

Fi Anderson

Come along for the ride through this detailed post on ‘Sport on the Square,’ a local 3-day festival focusing on keeping families in the borough active. Taking out the guess work by giving you the inside scoop on how accessible and inclusive the event is for families with a wide range of disabilities such as ours. Continue reading ‘Sport on the Square’ 3-day Festival #Bolton | Accessibility Review ♿

Accessible Housing Crisis, Advocacy & Campaigns, Disability & Lifestyle, disabled mum life, Housing & Adaptations, parenting, parenting hacks, Uncategorized8 Comments
Blog post collage cover image. States "Inclusive Kitchen features the DFG can make a reality - part of the Accessible Living Series." Includes images of my daughters making cupcakes with me on the rise and fall worktops, tea cooking in the accessible oven and my hand turning the carousel in the cupboard. Sticky Post

Inclusive Kitchen Features the DFG Can Make a Reality | Accessible Living

Fi Anderson

An insider’s guide on how to improve the functionality of the kitchen to meet your needs using the Disabled Facilities Grant. Including first-hand experience proving that attitudes, knowledge and the right support will enable you to regain your independence in what many consider the heart of the home. Continue reading Inclusive Kitchen Features the DFG Can Make a Reality | Accessible Living

Disability & Lifestyle, disabled mum life, Environmentally Friendly, lifestyle, Uncategorized6 Comments
Collage of nature themed photos including a daisy up close, socks made into the recycling symbol, early morning dew and a paper cut out of a family with children in the centre

Little Changes Minimising Our Families Ecological Footprint

Fi Anderson

Running a busy household, especially with young children, it’s so easy to lose track of how much we waste and how many things we buy that aren’t actually recyclable.

Determined to be more mindful about our environment, I made some slow and subtle changes in our home that over time will make a big impact doing our bit to save the planet! Continue reading Little Changes Minimising Our Families Ecological Footprint

Disability & Lifestyle, parenting, Uncategorized10 Comments

Abbie’s Diagnosis – Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month

Fi Anderson

An emotional account on my eldest daughters life-changing diagnosis. What the future may hold and discovering how societies misconceptions of blindness influenced my heartbreak. This is Abbie’s journey, through her Mummy’s eyes. #RetinitisPigmentosaAwarenessMonth Continue reading Abbie’s Diagnosis – Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month