Category: Disability & Therapy

Haptic Mapping: Feeling The Future Of Navigation

Haptic mapping employs tactile feedback to enhance navigation and spatial awareness, particularly aiding visually impaired users. This technology transforms map data into touch sensations, enriching user experiences in vehicles, gaming, and virtual reality. As it evolves, haptic mapping promises to integrate seamlessly into future devices, marking a shift towards multi-sensory computing.… Read More Haptic Mapping: Feeling The Future Of Navigation

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Making Sense of Space: How People With Sensory Impairments Shape Their Own Environments

The text emphasises the importance of inclusive and sensory-aware design for individuals with sensory impairments. It highlights how these individuals utilise their unique perceptions to innovate design, transforming environments into tactile, auditory, and visually accommodating spaces. Such designs enhance personal agency and comfort, promoting co-design collaboration and sustainability for a more inclusive future.… Read More Making Sense of Space: How People With Sensory Impairments Shape Their Own Environments

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What People Ask About FND: A Gentle Guide

It’s been a while since I’ve written about Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and I’ve been reflecting on how often people—friends, family, even professionals—ask the same questions. Not out of ignorance, but from a place of confusion, concern, or curiosity. So here’s a gentle guide to the most frequent questions I hear, shaped with clarity and… Read More What People Ask About FND: A Gentle Guide

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Episode 1: Lighting for Calm — A Sensory and Sustainable Approach

This post emphasises the transformative impact of lighting on both the emotional ambience and practical use of a space. It encourages a shift from harsh lighting to softer, sustainable options that promote calm and well-being. By layering light and maximising daylight, one can enhance comfort while reducing environmental impact.… Read More Episode 1: Lighting for Calm — A Sensory and Sustainable Approach

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post five: skirting the norm-a tale of nails & mismatched boards

There’s a particular kind of charm in noticing what doesn’t quite match. In my cottage, the skirting boards tell their own story—three of them in quiet agreement, and one that’s decided to go its own way. The wall with the wallpaper (post-four readers) hosts a skirting board of a different species entirely. Taller, with a… Read More post five: skirting the norm-a tale of nails & mismatched boards

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quiet adaptation: a stool that works

Foldable stool tucked into a corner—used for decorating, showering, and quiet adaptation. Not designed as a disability aid, but repurposed with care. In my cottage studio, adaptation often begins with small, practical choices. This folding stool—originally designed for household tasks—has quietly become part of my daily rhythm. I use it for sitting when decorating, showering,… Read More quiet adaptation: a stool that works

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post four: the quirks of the cottage

This cottage doesn’t always make sense. The wallpaper doesn’t quite meet the ceiling. The cabinet doors don’t fully align. The paint peels below the window, and the light fitting still hangs unfinished—wires exposed—waiting, like a sentence left unfinished. They’re part of the rhythm I live with and they remind me that comfort isn’t about control—it’s… Read More post four: the quirks of the cottage

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designing for calm: a sensory approach to sustainable living

Image Credit: Mesut çiçen via Unsplash Series Introduction In a world that often feels overstimulated and overcomplicated, the pursuit of calm is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Beginning on the 4th October, this six-part series explores how design can be a powerful tool for cultivating calm—not just in our homes and cities, but in… Read More designing for calm: a sensory approach to sustainable living

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post three: decorating as emotional labour

Before and after images rebuilding with filler Living with a fluctuating neurological condition and navigating neurodivergence means that decorating isn’t a straightforward task. It’s a layered process shaped by sensory thresholds and emotional pacing. I don’t decorate quickly. I decorate slowly, with care and consideration, because it’s important to me. The process isn’t just physical—it’s… Read More post three: decorating as emotional labour

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