The Pepitosa column
I collect mishaps that become gifts
Writing about your own life is a nostalgic journey back in time, it is rubbing salt into old wounds, it is music that brings back …
Simply taking part is not enough in the pursuit of happiness
The pursuit of happiness is not just a tearjerker film starring Will Smith, but an obstacle course that each of us deserves to take, because …
Give us the fairy godmother to be fashionable
Fashion is the art of expressing your personality through your clothes, to the extent that, frequently, “you are what you wear”. Our clothes express who we are and how we feel and, through shapes and colour combinations, complete our person.
Saying, doing, kissing, testing
A person’s senses take in everything that can allow them to interact with the outside world. This includes touch. For me, touch is an approach to another person that also passes through the universe of sex.
Ableism disables us as human beings
A new word to add to the book of good manners, in order to understand it, but not repeat it. And pass it on, in order to vanquish the virus of ableism.
Accessible tourism: a single roof is required for everyone
Accessible tourism deserves a home where you can ring the bell and be welcomed. A digital or physical place where you can find all the information to travel freely, and without surprises.
Obtaining a special B driving licence. My experience
I decided to take my driving test because I want to decide where to go and my 4 wheelchair wheels are no longer enough. I will travel across Italy, choosing where to go and enjoying the journey, even on my own.
Architectural barriers versus mental barriers: a fight without winners
When something is missing a gap is created, an obstacle and the desire to overcome it, whether it is a physical barrier like a step or a mental barrier like discrimination.
5 things to avoid when communicating with a disabled person
How many times do we realise we cannot manage and become breathless at what life throws at us, viewing this as something negative? We should look up and stop thinking about ourselves for a minute.
Travelling in a wheelchair: what you need to know to avoid surprises
Sitting in a wheelchair is in itself a journey, day after day. Travelling on four wheels becomes a constant in life. Just don’t let it become a restraint or a limitation and plan your travels with a few extra precautions.
