Author: Mike Nevin

  • Aye Ai

    Aye Ai

    There has been a lot of concern shown in the news about AI’s. So I thought I’d reassure myself by chatting to Alexa about it.…

  • Everything on show… except books

    Everything on show… except books

    We made it to our library the other day. Strike that, it is now called a Community Hub. Which is a very appropriate name, as…

  • Moving the Goalposts

    Moving the Goalposts

    My card games have come up with a new wrinkle. You’ll tell me it’s not new and I’m just unobservant. I get extra points for…

  • Waves of Change

    Waves of Change

    I often hear people ask questions about how to cope once they are stuck at home due to illness, accident or disability. First, briefly you…

  • Double Edged Sword

    Double Edged Sword

    Double edged sword has always struck me as an odd expression. I am not a knight; King Charles take note. If I were, I guess…

  • Visual diagnostics

    Visual diagnostics

    I don’t know why we need doctors. The amazing visual diagnostic ability of the average person in the street is astounding. People can take one…

  • Cobwebs in The Attic

    Cobwebs in The Attic

    So, you’ve just remembered that you might have stashed a Monet in the attic. Or did you forget to let your great aunt down when…

  • One Step Removed

    One Step Removed

    Some time ago I wrote a blog ‘Fly by Wire.’ It occurred to me that most people would not get that concept. But almost everyone…

  • The Prize For The Sneakiest Ad Goes to…

    The Prize For The Sneakiest Ad Goes to…

    Ever seen a sneaky ad on a game? Of course you have. You play supposedly free games, funded by adverts. Well, I am thinking of…

  • Why is Alexa Ignoring Me?

    Why is Alexa Ignoring Me?

    Once upon a time, there was just me and Alexa. She sat next to my bed and sung me songs. If I wondered who was…

  • Next Stop Hollywood

    Next Stop Hollywood

    I’m not sure if I am getting carried away. It would be most unlike me. We have already appeared in a national professional magazine (Inside…

  • Our sons VR blog

    Our sons VR blog

    https://relaxing-vr.com

  • Technology Fail

    Technology Fail

    Early this morning someone banged on the front door. Mary had not yet woken up. No problem, we have a Ring doorbell. I picked up…

  • Ten tips and hints

    Ten tips and hints

    These are a list of ten things I have found make life easier when you are mobility limited: 1/ Litter picker/grab sticks. I can’t over…

  • Fame at last

    Fame at last

    The Mail on Sunday picked up on my article, ‘Enabled by your environment.’ I was interviewed about it and this article is the result. They…

  • A Bit of Support

    A Bit of Support

    I have a confession to make. I have had a bit of support. No, it’s not a girdle, nor a truss. Obviously I don’t need…

  • I would love to see this on all suitable beaches in the UK

    I would love to see this on all suitable beaches in the UK

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-62218607

  • My Article Published

    My Article Published

    Inside Housing have published my article/blog Enabled by your environment. It has triggered interest from a national newspaper. They wrote the headline. https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/comment/comment/i-had-to-move-to-the-north-east-to-get-an-accessible-home-we-need-to-provide-more-housing-for-people-with-disabilities-76113 You can…

  • Wheelchair Etiquette

    Wheelchair Etiquette

    Well, anyone who knows me, will realise that I am 100% serious. I never have my tongue in my cheek, nor write farcical blogs. Now…

  • Above and Beyond

    Above and Beyond

    There are times when people do things that are above and beyond. They go out of their way to help you. Yesterday, Kelly from Persimmon…