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It’s not about mocking or commiserating - it’s about reclaiming the most frequently misunderstood syndrome on the planet and…
Changing the World One Tic at a Time
I can’t believe it’s been two years since we launched our Practical Intervention Fund, which provides small items related to wellbeing and relaxation to deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people of all ages. We’ve run two rounds of the fund so far, with each receiving lots of interest.…
We’re back in London after the first week of touring Burnt Out In Biscuit Land. We came back through central London which is already heaving with flags for the coronation next week.
I read an article about the pledge of allegiance that will form part of the coronation ceremony.…
Preppers are people who plan for emergencies in practical ways. Exactly what they’re preparing for varies but can include natural disasters, economic crisis, civil unrest, or a zombie apocalypse.
Prepper culture focuses on self-reliance, making detailed plans, stockpiling essentials, and doing everything possible to support survival in a catastrophic breakdown of society.…
I love wheelchairs! I love what they’ve made possible for me and I love sharing what I’ve learnt about them with others. I even wrote an A-Z of everything I know about wheelchairs. That post is very detailed, and it might be a bit overwhelming to someone new to using a chair, but I also hope that it’s useful.…
Since last Tuesday we’ve been in Istanbul. I’d been mentally writing this post all week, excited to share one of the few bits of international work we’ve done since the start of the pandemic. But this won’t be the blog post I was planning because just hours after we left, Turkey and Syria were hit by a huge earthquake which has caused massive loss of life and left many more homeless.…
Over the last couple of weeks, the Touretteshero Team has been resting and relaxing, the Christmas holidays being the only time each year that we all stop together. This has given me a chance to think about everything we’ve done together this year.…
Eleven years ago today, I collected my first wheelchair from NHS Wheelchair services. I’d been nervous about using one, but within hours it was clear what a difference it would make to my life, safety, and independence.
My first chair was basic, made of steel, very strong but super heavy.…
“Biscuit” has been one of my regular tics for many years. I don’t know exactly when it started, but by early 2011 I was very biscuity! I once worked out that I tic “biscuit” about 16,000 times a day, so unsurprisingly it’s a word that lots of people strongly associate with me.…
Have you ever seen a play and thought you’d like to write your own?
Join @caitmkearns and @CRIPticArts for the online workshop ‘Writing for Stage: The Fun-Damentals’
When - 14 Mar
Where - Online
Cost - Free
https://t.co/iVwjdiM1KH
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