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The power of words
MEET A FEW OF THE BLOGGERS AND WRITERS THE DISABLED LIVING TEAM FOLLOW...
Bloggers provide relatable content that many of our readers find useful and insightful. Whether you are experiencing a similar situation or are interested in learning more about a particular topic, they can be a good source of both comfort and entertainment. If you’re a blog enthusiast or love reading the latest on lifestyle and disabilities, then check out some of our favourite bloggers and writers below! You can also follow their socials below to keep up to date with their latest news.
SHONA LOUISE
Shona Louise is a disability and theatre blogger, freelance writer and photographer. She’s been documenting her life as a powerchair user living with Marfan Syndrome on her blog for over 9 years and it’s become a platform for discussion around accessibility and disability rights, as well as sharing her love for theatre and photography. Shona is also a published author in the book ‘Rife: Twenty-One Stories from Britain’s Youth’.
You can find Shona at www.shonalouise.com
GEM TURNER
Gem Turner is a blogger from West Yorkshire who writes about her experiences of being a disabled wheelchair user, shares top tips on communicating correctly with disabled people, as well as sharing her everyday life experiences as a young disabled woman. You can find Gem’s blog at www.gemturner.com Steph is mum to two girls, Tamsin aged 13 and Sasha aged 11. Steph started writing her blog over eleven years ago, on the day that her youngest daughter was diagnosed with autism. The blog started as an online diary to explain situations and behaviours to friends and family, but over the years has morphed into a website with helpful advice about a less well-known type of autism called Pathological Demand Avoidance.
STEPH’S TWO GIRLS
Steph works as a trainer for the PDA Society and her blog can be found at www.stephstwogirls.co.uk, her Facebook page is called Steph’s Two Girls, and on twitter and Instagram she is @stephstwogirls
SARAH ALEXANDER
Sarah Alexander is a disability and lifestyle blogger based in Northamptonshire. She lives with her boyfriend and two cockapoos Teddy and George who you will often find on her Instagram (@fromsarahlex).
Sarah is a freelance writer, an extremely passionate activist, and photographer.
You can find her at www.fromsarahlex.com and @fromsarahlex across all social media platforms.
JOANNA GRACE
Jo is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist; she runs The Sensory Projects and through her work seeks to make a contribution to a future where people are understood in spite of their differences. She grew up on a concrete boat her parents built and now lives in rural Cornwall with her husband, two small boys, dog and very old cat. Jo is super active on social media and always welcomes new connections.
