Author: Simon Sansome

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Tanni Grey Thompson – “Someone once asked, how did I get pregnant? I replied I had sex with my husband, they said that was disgusting, I replied you have not seen my husband I quite like him”.

Simon Sansome

The UK’s most successful Paralympian of all time talks to Simon Sansome on ‘While Disabled’ about working in the House of Lords and getting ‘Shagged’ on Countdown. Listen to Tanni talk about choosing between Sir Steve Redgrave and Denise Lewis, what happens when she could not be presented with a the Sports Personality of the… Continue reading Tanni Grey Thompson – “Someone once asked, how did I get pregnant? I replied I had sex with my husband, they said that was disgusting, I replied you have not seen my husband I quite like him”.

Disability, Education, health, Lifestyle

Ignorance is bliss as a picture really does say a thousand words.

Simon Sansome

Ability Access is the largest most read dedicated Facebook page in the UK and so we get a lot of comments, views and opinions, which is great as it raises awareness of all disability. In one video recently reposted we were raising awareness of the lack of access in a Travelodge. In the commentary I… Continue reading Ignorance is bliss as a picture really does say a thousand words.

Disability, food, Lifestyle, podcast, social media

Michael Caines – “I saw my arm on the floor of the car while I hung upside down”.

Simon Sansome

Two Star Michelin Chef and TV personality Michael Caines talks to Simon Sansome on his podcast show “While Disabled”. Michael talks about how he fell asleep at the wheel and lost his arm the age of 25. He says: “I saw my arm on the floor of the car while I hung upside down”. Talking… Continue reading Michael Caines – “I saw my arm on the floor of the car while I hung upside down”.

Disability, LGBT, Lifestyle, social media

Rosie Jones – “I don’t want people to pray for me as I don’t want it to work”

Simon Sansome

Speaking to Simon Sansome on Podcast “While Disabled” The TV star and stand up comedian said: “She does not want people to pray for her in case it works”. Rosie who has cerebral palsy explained in the show she gets people coming up to her asking if they can pray for her because of the… Continue reading Rosie Jones – “I don’t want people to pray for me as I don’t want it to work”

Disability, Lifestyle, social media

Breaking News – Facebook backs down over ‘disability is disturbing’ comment and image of model amputee.

Simon Sansome

Special report by Simon Sansome Facebook have sensationally backed down regarding my Facebook page Ability Access and I can now report normal services has been resumed. Ability Access was blocked from inviting people to the page that promotes disability and services relating to disability. In a recording a Facebook representative said: “disability was disturbing to… Continue reading Breaking News – Facebook backs down over ‘disability is disturbing’ comment and image of model amputee.