I am excited to say that my latest article has been published in Ability Needs summer edition.

‘Dreaming of Italy – An escape to the sleeping beauty of Mantua’ takes you on a journey from a rainy Devon summer to this beautiful Northern Italian town. Mantua, also known as Mantova, is repeatedly voted the best city in Italy to live.

The article explores both the chequered history of the town and the modern day adventures to be had.

Learn about the powerful Gonzaga family. Find out how they shaped the town to become one of the most important cultural hubs in Italy. Read about the beautiful UNESCO centre and the incredible art collections to be viewed.

Explore the beautiful peaceful city and of course it goes without saying that accessibility is explored in detail too!

To read the article please visit https://issuu.com/abilityneeds/docs/summer_q3_2024 and turn to page 34.

In addition, the current issue of Ability Needs offers advice and insight onto many matters disability related. These include a look forward to the Paralympic Games in Paris. Read new research into the way deaf people are often treated by the general public. Find out how a partially sighted comedian is tackling the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Plan your next trip and be entertained too!