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White Lodge Ball

On Saturday 15th February 2020 I attended the White Lodge ball with my Mum and Dad. The ball was hosted at the lovely Runnymede hotel...

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28 February 2020
Chronic illness, Disability, Wheelchair user

Christmas Gift Ideas for Disabled People 

It is that time of year again! Sometimes, it can be challenging to know what to buy disabled people, so I have put together a...

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21 November 2025
Accountancy, Christianity, Disability, Studying and Work, Wheelchair user

2023-Year In Review

I have achieved quite a lot, here are my main successes for 2023- year in review. Blogging I have continued to write my blog posts....

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23 December 2023
  • 7 Wheelchair Accessible things to do around Poole- a collage showing Hannah at or doing the recommended things- gardens, on Brownsea Island, eating cake and more.
    Accessible Travel,  Disability,  Wheelchair user

    7 Wheelchair Accessible Things to do around Poole

    18 August 2026 / 0 Comments

    I have included 7 Wheelchair Accessible things to do around Poole, I have enjoyed and would recommend. 1. Compton Acres Compton Acres gardens in Poole is...

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    A collection of four photos, 2 of Sculpture by the lakes and 2 of Athelhampton House and gardens. Showing the lakes, house and gardens. It is all very green and lush. It is illustrating 2 Wheelchair Accessible gardens in Dorchester.

    Wheelchair Accessible gardens in Dorchester

    23 July 2025

    My Interview with Carrie-Ann Lightley

    26 June 2020
    Hannah with her family on the MV Freedom, a wheelchair accessible catamaran at sea, in Weymouth.

    MV Freedom- Wheelchair Accessible Boat, Weymouth

    31 July 2023
  • Hannah and Andrew at Parallel Windsor.
    Disability,  Disability Sports,  Wheelchair user

    Parallel Windsor 2026

    20 July 2026 / 0 Comments

    Parallel Windsor is an inclusive festival for disabled people, families and organisations. It is a fabulous event that shouldn’t be missed. When did it Start...

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    A close up of a letter board which is inside the house and says: 'Being Excluded With A Disability' on it. It is leaning against the glass patio door with the garden and outside world beyond it.

    Being Excluded With A Disability

    17 March 2023
    Hannah with her parents outside Libertys on her Starlight wish. Either side of her Mum and Dad there are two soldier statues (Queen's/King's Guards) with red jackets and black bearskin hats.

    Starlight Children’s Foundation

    1 November 2019
    A banner photo with the words 'National Diversity Awards Congratulations Hannah Deakin you have been nominated for the 2021 positive role model award.' The background is black and gold.

    I Have Been Nominated for a National Diversity Award!

    30 April 2021
  • Hannah, a white woman with shoulder length auburn curly hair and red glasses, sitting in her powerchair. She is wearing an orange striped long-sleeved t-shirt and looking defiantly at the camera. To illustrate ' I use a wheelchair but I am not incapable'.
    Chronic illness,  Disability,  Wheelchair user

    I Use a Wheelchair but I Am Not Incapable

    13 May 2026 / 0 Comments

    Lately, I just feel like people think I am not capable. Yes, I use a wheelchair but I am not incapable. A Recent Experience I...

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    What Happens When Diversity Goes Out Of Fashion?

    27 June 2023
    Hannah's purple/blue Nike Flyease Trainers perfect for SAFOs/ AFOs. Hannah has her SAFOs on with the shoes and you can see the edge of her wheelchiar she is sitting in.

    Nike Flyease Trainers and SAFOs/AFOs

    21 February 2020
    Hannah sitting in her powerchair in hospital with the city of London in the background.

    How Does it Feel to Live as a Young Disabled Person?

    26 January 2018
  • Hannah out in a cafe. She is wearing a turquoise jumper and sitting in her powerchair. To illustrate: is the view and acceptance of disability finally changing.
    Disability,  Wheelchair user

    Is the View and Acceptance of Disability Finally Changing

    24 March 2026 / 2 Comments

    The other week I did a talk at a prep school and it has really made me question is the view and acceptance of disability...

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    Life as a Disabled Person is Good but Can Be Tough

    27 May 2022
    Hannah sitting in her powerchair wearing a grey jumper with holes in it and an orange long sleeve t-shirt underneath. She is smiling at the camera. She has thick curly aburn hair and is wearing glasses.

    What Makes Me?

    12 October 2018
    Hannah's purple/blue Nike Flyease Trainers perfect for SAFOs/ AFOs. Hannah has her SAFOs on with the shoes and you can see the edge of her wheelchiar she is sitting in.

    Nike Flyease Trainers and SAFOs/AFOs

    21 February 2020
  • A collague of photos of my 2025 highlights. Hannah receiving her AAT award, Hannah with her Dad, Brian, Nia, Olivia and Matt after swimming in the lake, a banner of AAT Community Award, Hannah holding a poster about a speech she did, Hannah and Katie at a Disabled Awareness Network speech, a magazine article, and a screenshot of a Metro article.
    Accountancy,  Chronic illness,  Disability,  Disability sport,  Rehabilitation,  Studying,  Studying and Work,  Superhero Tri,  Wheelchair user,  White Lodge,  Work

    2025 Highlights

    24 December 2025 / 0 Comments

    Here are my 2025 highlights, as well as a touch of the not so positive parts, to bring it back to reality! ACCA exams and...

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    The letters AAT in white with a green background.

    What is AAT?

    7 February 2019
    Hannah sitting down next to her bed. She is wearing a rust, pink and cream striped jumper with three sequin Christmas trees on it. She has auburn curly hair, silver earrings and large red glasses. She is smiling at the camera. She is holding up her 2025 diary which has hares, deers and foxes on it in pink and green.

    2025-My Hopes and Goals

    7 January 2025
    Hannah sitting in her powerchair working at her desk with her laptop and monitor on. Hanah is turning her head towards the camera and smiling. She is wearing a multi coloured striped jumper.

    An Employee for a Year: My First Work Anniversary

    17 March 2022
  • A colleague of photos showing The View From Down Here book, Lindor chocolate, cute hot water bottles, fancy patterned metal water bottles, a Christmas Bear (Dandy) modelling a heated blanket, Unlearning Ableism book, Have Your Way with Chronic Illness book, Purple socks and a blue badge cover.
    Chronic illness,  Disability,  Wheelchair user

    Christmas Gift Ideas for Disabled People 

    21 November 2025 / 0 Comments

    It is that time of year again! Sometimes, it can be challenging to know what to buy disabled people, so I have put together a...

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    A collague of photos of my 2025 highlights. Hannah receiving her AAT award, Hannah with her Dad, Brian, Nia, Olivia and Matt after swimming in the lake, a banner of AAT Community Award, Hannah holding a poster about a speech she did, Hannah and Katie at a Disabled Awareness Network speech, a magazine article, and a screenshot of a Metro article.

    2025 Highlights

    24 December 2025

    What Happens When Diversity Goes Out Of Fashion?

    27 June 2023
    A collection of photos illustrating life post injury- 20 years on. Showing Hannah before playing netball, the day of her injury, Hannah bedbound in hospital, Hannah having blood transfusions post her hip and femur break, Hannah on her first outing when she was able to use a wheelchair, Hannah standing with a four wheeled walker and PA and Hannah in her powerchair at current day.

    Life Post Injury-20 Years On

    8 March 2025
  • A collection of 6 photos: the benefits and work logo, Hannah wearing a Sunflower lanyard, Hannah holding a disability rights handbook, a radar key, Purpl's logo and an Access Card to illustrate the 6 organisations I think disabled people should know about.
    Chronic illness,  Disability,  Wheelchair user

    6 Organisations Disabled People should know about

    2 September 2025 / 4 Comments

    Whether you have recently become disabled, or have been disabled a while, below are 6 organisations disabled people should know about. 1. Radar key The...

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    Hannah, a white woman with aburn curly hair and glasses, wearing a cream jumper with gold stripes and leggings and sitting in her powerchair. She is gazing out of the window thinking about the lessons learnt since becoming disabled.

    The Lessons I Have Learnt Since Becoming Disabled

    29 January 2024
    A collage of nine photos to illustrate 7 Days In My Life (As A Wheelchair User). It shows Hannah on her work computer, personal computer, studying, swimming, sleeping, doing bed exercises, doing exercises sitting, standing with her PA and four wheeled walker and on the Motomed bike at White Lodge.

    7 Days In My Life (As A Wheelchair User)

    27 February 2024
    A close up of a letter board which is inside the house and says: 'Being Excluded With A Disability' on it. It is leaning against the glass patio door with the garden and outside world beyond it.

    Being Excluded With A Disability

    17 March 2023
  • A collection of four photos, 2 of Sculpture by the lakes and 2 of Athelhampton House and gardens. Showing the lakes, house and gardens. It is all very green and lush. It is illustrating 2 Wheelchair Accessible gardens in Dorchester.
    Accessible Travel,  Disability,  Wheelchair user

    Wheelchair Accessible gardens in Dorchester

    23 July 2025 / 0 Comments

    Sculpture by the Lakes and Athelhampton House and gardens are two beautiful wheelchair accessible gardens in Dorchester, I would definitely recommend. Sculpture by the Lakes...

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    Hannah with her family on the MV Freedom, a wheelchair accessible catamaran at sea, in Weymouth.

    MV Freedom- Wheelchair Accessible Boat, Weymouth

    31 July 2023
    Hannah sitting in her wheelchair at Bennetts Water Garden. Behind her is a large pond with pink and white water lilies and a Monet style japanes bridge in the distance over the bridge.

    5 Wheelchair Accessible Things To Do In Weymouth, Dorset

    30 July 2024
    The lush green pond and gardens of The Hospital of St Cross, Winchester.

    Accessible Winchester

    16 September 2019
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About Me

Hannah sitting in her powerchair which has a rose gold base in the garden. She is smiling at the camera and the grass and trees are behind her.
Hannah sitting in her powerchair in the garden

My name is Hannah Deakin and I am in my thirties. I am a powerchair user.

I have been writing my blog ‘Hannah’s Hope’ for 8 years.

I have also written articles for magazines, websites, guest posts and been interviewed on the TV and radio. I am a public speaker and have been featured in many newspaper articles.

I am a part-time employee, working in accounting and finance, student studying ACCA, ambassador and campaigner.

I have been listed on the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 in 2021 & 2024.

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Scope

@scope ·
30 Jun 2025

Life costs more for disabled people. And the costs are rising 📈

In 2025, disabled households would need an extra £1,095 per month to have the same standard of living as non-disabled households.

This is called the #DisabilityPriceTag 💷

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Frances Ryan

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26 Jun 2025

I’ve worked a lot on the welfare reform bill in recent months - in press, radio, and podcasts - but today’s column is everything I need to say:

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Baroness J Campbell

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25 Jun 2025

Since 1971 the extra costs of disability (AA, MobA, DLA, now PIP) enabled me to access education, employment, housing . It's what enabled a career which led me to Parliament. When I met Stephen Timms MP it became obvious he is under orders. Be brave MPs you can say not this way

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Nomination

A banner photo with the words 'National Diversity Awards Congratulations Hannah Deakin you have been nominated for the 2021 positive role model award.' The background is black and gold.
Hannah Deakin- National Diversity Awards banner

I was nominated for a National Diversity Award-Positive Role Model-Disability.

Accolades

Hannah with the AAT President Lucy receiving her AAT community impact award. A 2025 highlight.
Hannah with the AAT President Lucy receiving her AAT community impact award 2025.
A head and shoulders shot of Hannah who has red glasses and aburn curly hair. She is smiling at the camera. It says: 'Shaw Trust Disability Power 100' in the top left corner, then 'I'm a 2024 finalist' in the bottom left corner in white writing.
Hannah- listed on the Disability Power 100 2024
A purple banner with the words 'The Power 100 2021', '#DisabilityPower100' and the website address 'www.disabilitypower100.com' in white writing.
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Testimonial

Hannah’s keynote focused on how social media can be harnessed for disability activism, but she has such a vast knowledge of disability issues that I think she would have done a great job whatever our focus was!  Our event was a hybrid event and Hannah presented with both in-person and virtual audiences in mind.  It was a pleasure to work with Hannah and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other event organisers.

Clare Burgess, CEO, Surrey Coalition of Disabled People

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