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David Hick
Blog: Living with Becker Muscular Dystrophy
David Hick from the UK shares his life-altering journey with Becker muscular dystrophy after a July 2023 diagnosis at age 34. He traded garage work for guitar riffs and seized a clinical trial opportunity that sparked hope. Now living near Newcastle for research, he rocks a chart-topping album, leads patient advocacy, and proves BMD can fuel creativity and courage.
Daniela Clapp
Blog: Vegan Mom
Daniela Clapp, a pianist and mom to a daughter with Down syndrome, transforms music into a healing instrument for families. Through her holistic piano method, she empowers children with special needs to play, connect, and thrive. Her blog radiates hope and creativity, proving that every note can spark confidence and joy.
Kelsi Weaver
Blog: Powerfully Disabled
Kelsi Weaver shares her world on Powerfully Disabled, powered by a wheelchair and fueled by cerebral palsy. Every post shines with honesty and fire as she tackles accessibility, discrimination and self-worth with guts and grace. Her voice reminds readers that strength can wear many shapes and real power blooms when we stand together.
Carly Findlay
Blog: Carly Findlay
Carly Findlay is an appearance activist and award-winning writer from Australia who lives with the rare, severe skin condition ichthyosis and is cancer free after treatment. Her blog radiates truth and empowerment as she tackles topics from visibility and fashion inclusion to ableism and advocacy. With warmth and wit, she invites readers to rethink disability as identity and pride.
Fiona Jarvis
Blog: Blue Badge Style
Fiona Jarvis leads Blue Badge Style, a UK-based blog from a wheelchair user with MS, blending disability insight with flair. She curates stylish, accessible venues and reviews smart mobility aids that don’t sacrifice design. With a chic “Vogue for mobility” vibe, Fiona proves access and elegance belong together, empowering readers to explore fully and fabulously.
Barbara McLullich
Blog: Back Pain Blog UK
Barbara McLullich runs Back Pain Blog UK, where she unpacks life living with chronic back pain and fibromyalgia in the UK. She shares accessible tips, treatment trials, and honest reflections on mobility, independence, and medical systems. Her voice blends warmth and realism, reminding readers that pain may persist but understanding, connection, and adaptability can spark renewed hope and reclamation.
Steph Curtis
Blog: Steph’s Two Girls
Steph Curtis, mum behind Steph’s Two Girls, chronicles her life raising two neurodivergent daughters, one autistic with Pathological Demand Avoidance. Over fifteen years she’s navigated school struggles, ADHD twists, sudden tics, tribunals, book deals, and educational wins. With honesty and humour she transforms family chaos into shared wisdom, connecting parents and rewriting the narrative around neurodiversity.
Sarah Ismail
Blog: Same Difference
Sarah Ismail, the voice behind Same Difference, is a UK-based writer who uses her platform to amplify the narratives of disabled individuals. Her blog delves into disability representation across various media, critiques societal perceptions, and celebrates the achievements of the disabled community. Through her work, Sarah challenges stereotypes and advocates for a more inclusive world.