About me, Judith, Cumbria #judithwheeltravel

I'm Judith, 39 years old and live in Cumbria. I suffer from FSH Muscular Dystrophy, so therefore use an electric wheelchair. I work as a County Volunteer Support Officer for Cumbria CVS and have done for 17 years, after graduating from the University of Cumbria in Business Studies.

The aim of my blog is to encourage more disabled people to travel, whether that is in UK or across the world. Together we can make the impossible possible!

I truly believe that the world is a beautiful place we live in and an amazing place to explore. So through planning, research & sharing ideas, I believe disabled people and wheelchair users can travel and enjoy life just like any abled bodied person. Yes, there will be challenges and access barriers, but travelling in a wheelchair is possible! 

My passion is to travel the world, explore new places, eat food from different countries, drink local alcohol see local sights, meet new people and enjoy different cultures. I want to inspire other disabled people to explore the world too!

I was diagnosed with FSH Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 8 years old. As a child I loved dancing, gymnastics, horse-riding, etc. However by the age of ten I was in a manual wheelchair and by the age of 12 I had to use an electric wheelchair. Knowing my disability is progressive made me even more determined from a young age to make the most of every single day. I aim to do one simple thing that we can all do, to enjoy life. I am extremely lucky and fortunate s I have the most amazing family (best sister ever Jean) and friends who have always been there for me and helped me do all the things I wanted to do.

Being in a wheelchair from the age of 12 meant I had to adapt to my disability from a young age, accept the challenges it could bring and look at how to overcome any obstacles. Through being a huge 'Take That' fan I started travelling to see them in concerts all around the country, so it opened my eyes up in how it was possible to enjoy life and see new places, despite being in a wheelchair. 

So far I have travelled to 21 different countries (I think!) and each year hope to visit at least one new place! My family, sister Jean (who also has Muscular Dystrophy), friends and husband, Nathan throughout the years have enabled me to go on holiday and to  see the world. Although I like to be independent, I also couldn't travel without the support network I have. They are amazing!

I met my husband Nath 5 years ago & within 5 weeks of meeting we had our first holiday booked to Paris! We love holidays, travelling and an adventure. Nath just accepted my disability and has enabled me to visit places and countries I could only have dreamed of. Since Paris we have travelled the world together.  He is simply the best husband in the world, my best friend, my rock and also at many times my arms and legs. Through our team work, Naths strong arms and our determination we make the impossible possible...we travel the world together! Our motto is : #feckitbookit

All views are my own. Enjoy reading and book that next holiday!

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Judith xx