Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Isla

Just a quick blog to say a HUGE thanks to everyone who voted for Isla.

And guess what? It paid off – she’s one of the winners!



This is a huge step in the right direction.

Seeing a disabled person in a non-patronising, ‘normal’ and positive setting can only help to improve people’s perceptions of disability.

Let’s hope Isla’s win leads the way for more of the same. And hopefully one day, we can put a stop to the ignorant hate crimes I have written about previously.

I would have blogged about this sooner, but I’ve been on holiday in Iceland.

It’s a beautiful country. They have the Blue Lagoon:



The Northern Lights:



Geysir:



Gulfoss:



However, this is the only photo I managed to take before my camera packed up.



Tragic really!...

4 comments:

Catie Wilkins said...

I love the contrast between the majesty of nature and some synthetic banana flavoured sweets! Oh Iceland you have it all!
PS - what a beautiful place!
PPS - Yay again for Isla

Christina Martin said...

I am both furious and highly amused that that photo sums up my whole holiday ;)

It is indeed beautiful. I'd recommend it.

x

Margaret said...

Great news about Isla. Sure your campaigning made all the difference.

Christina Martin said...

Thanks for your support and votes Margaret. Can't wait to see the boxes with Isla's face on!