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“The lucky country” ….or is it?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by MaxBurt

I haven’t written this blog for a few months, because in July I moved to Australia.  I won’t go into detail here about the enormous logistical task it was for my wife, myself (and our cat) to relocate to the … Continue reading →

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“Job done. Disabled people are now fully included in society!”

Posted on November 5, 2010 by MaxBurt

Nearly all of my friends share the view that, since the arrival of the Disability Discrimination Act here in the UK, the quality of life of disabled people has improved no end. The less enlightened ones go on to say … Continue reading →

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Viva Barcelona!

Posted on October 13, 2010 by MaxBurt

I’ve just returned from a six-day break in Barcelona. Two things struck me in particular about a wheelchair-using disabled person spending time in this wonderful city. Firstly, the ability to get to so many places is like a breath of … Continue reading →

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