Happy Left-Handers Day – Celebrating the Lefties of the World ✋
Every year on 13th August , left-handed people across the world get their moment in the spotlight. International Left-Handers Day isn’t...
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THE POSITIVE GINGER
An adventure through life with stops for positivity and stories along the way
The Positive Ginger is a way for me, Sophie, a 32yo ginger who navigates the adventure of life as a wheelchair user, to share my stories, experiences as well positive thoughts and feelings along the way. Not everyday is bright, not even for me, but I hope through sharing a little bit of something that it will give anyone just a few minutes a day of reflection and the opportunity to lift the mood.
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July is Disability Pride Month: A Celebration of Identity, Visibility and Strength
Every July, Disability Pride Month is an important time to celebrate disabled identities, amplify disabled voices, and honour the...
My Experience at Roland-Garros as a Powered Wheelchair User: Travel Tips and Accessibility Insights
I recently had the chance to attend the French Open at Roland-Garros – an unforgettable experience filled with world-class tennis,...
March Forward for Equality: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
Every year on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) - a day dedicated to honoring the...
Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024: Empowering Inclusion and Accessibility
Every year on December 3rd, the world comes together to recognise the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). Established...
Turning Discrimination into Empowerment: The Path to Positive Change?
In this blog I'm going to explore the powerful transformation that can occur when confronting discrimination, leading to empowerment and...
Reflections…
Today marks the end of an era… As FIPFA Congress 2024 comes to a close, so does my 19-year journey with Powerchair Football—a connection...
The Positive Ginger!
Hi there 👋 I’m Soph and I’m the ginge behind ‘The Positive Ginger’. 2024 has been a super busy one for me so far and this blog took a...
World Cerebral Palsy Day
October 6th • WORLD CEREBRAL PALSY DAY 💚 When people ask about my disability and why I use a wheelchair, I tell them I have Cerebral...
03•12•2023 💜 #IDPD2023
International Day of People with Disabilities I sit, in the days leading up to today, every year trying to find the words, trying to...
Exciting update for the Rights on Flights campaign
Back in February, I posted about a new campaign being launched to try and change legislation and give more power to the CAA to protect...
International Wheelchair Day!
International Wheelchair Day is on March 1st as a day when wheelchair users celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has on their lives
#RightsonFlights Campaign!
It’s time for change! People with disabilities who like or need to travel deserve the same rights as those without disabilities.
03•12•2022 💜 #IDPD2022 International Day of People with Disabilities
I sit every year trying to find the words to express myself and trying to educate. It’s tough! Ultimately, my message will always remain...
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