The Busy Bee 

Representation matters. Yet when it comes to disability, the voices we hear most often are not always the ones living the reality. So here’s a question worth asking: Should able-bodied people be the ones promoting wheelchairs? Or should that role belong to disabled people, the individuals who actually rely on them every single day? At first glance, it might not seem like a big issue. A demonstration is a demonstration, right? Someone shows how a wheelchair works, how it fits

What it means to live a life measured in spoons I am a disabled woman in my fifties living with cerebral palsy. I use an electric wheelchair, I live independently, and I manage my own daily life. From the outside, that might not seem remarkable. But what you don’t see is the cost. Every action I take, getting out of bed, getting dressed, making a meal, comes with an energy price tag. And unlike most people, my energy is limited. The best way I can explain this is through some

Hello, I’m Briony Beattie, and I’m excited to officially launch The Busy Bee Initiative — a platform dedicated to raising awareness, sparking conversation, and amplifying the lived experiences of disabled people. Why “Busy Bee”? The name comes from a nickname that my nieces gave me. Family, friends, and people who know me personally call me “Bee.” My Lived Experience I live with cerebral palsy, and both of my legs and my right arm are affected. This means I navigate the w