Accessible York – Encouraging Inclusive Tourism in North Yorkshire

pippa in power-chair, pointing to outdoor sign reading 'speed limit within this yard 15MPH' and laughing

Back in September 2013 when I moved to York for university, it’s safe to say my new friends and I fully made the most of all the city had to offer. As a non-disabled student at the time, there were no barriers holding us back from exploring the tourist attractions and thriving indie businesses that […]

How To Book Access Theatre Tickets – Seats For Disabled Patrons

hand holding yellow square hamilton theatre programme, with hamilton stage and set visible in the background

Hello! If you’re new here, my name is Pippa. I’m a disabled writer, blogger, and speaker based in Yorkshire, and I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user. I’ve been a theatregoer all my life, but after I acquired my chronic illness as a teenager, I’ve had to make some changes to ensure I can still indulge in […]

Chronically Ill Entrepreneurs: Ones To Watch in 2019

Nikki looking down at desk, working on designs

I once saw a quote reading “when you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance”, and it really stuck with me. I absolutely love the sentiment of supporting independent creators, all the more so when I know they’re affected by long-term illness too. Employment and disability don’t always go […]

7 Things All Chronically Ill Dancers Can Relate To

pippa at photoshoot in black ballet wear and pointe shoes with heavy make-up, sat on a counter and looking at camera taking a photo out of the shot

Since being diagnosed with my long-term condition, I’ve realised that there’s a huge correlation between professional dance and chronic illness. For me, it was ballet. I trained intensively all throughout my childhood and early teens and was lucky to enjoy some ultimate highs and accomplishments, until (in a nutshell) my underlying condition relapsed at the […]