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    Psychological Safety, Language, and True Accessibility: Why They Matter More Than We Think

    In a world that is constantly evolving, we talk a lot about inclusion, accessibility, and diversity but the real heart of these concepts often lies in something far more intimate: psychological…

    November 24, 2025
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    Sometimes, You Just Want Someone to Understand

    I was watching Survivor the other night — a show that’s usually all about strength, strategy, and survival — when something completely different caught my attention. One of the players opened…

    November 10, 2025
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    Holding On While Letting Go

    Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is an ongoing lesson in surrender — a constant balancing act between strength and fragility, control and acceptance. As my body continues to change, I…

    November 3, 2025
  • Blog SMA Awareness

    Asking for Help: The Strength We Don’t Talk About Enough

    Asking for help is something most of us struggle with, whether we live with a disability, face mental health challenges, or are simply used to carrying the world on our shoulders.…

    October 27, 2025
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    Living with a Suprapubic Catheter: My Journey, Challenges & Freedom

    Living with a suprapubic catheter has completely changed my life. From dealing with spasms and infections to learning how to adapt at home, it’s been a journey of pain, growth, and…

    October 13, 2025
  • Blog SMA Awareness

    SMA Medication Costs South Africa: When Life Has a Price Tag

    Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition that weakens muscles over time. While there is no outright cure, there are treatments available that can slow progression and improve quality…

    October 6, 2025
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💛 A Rare Disease Is Only Rare… Until It Finds 💛 A Rare Disease Is Only Rare… Until It Finds You The truth is, “rare” doesn’t feel rare when it becomes part of your world. When it touches your life, your family, or someone you love. But here’s the other truth: strength, resilience, and hope aren’t rare either. They show up every single day in the people who keep fighting, in the loved ones who stand beside them, and in the communities that refuse to let anyone walk their journey alone. If you’re facing something uncommon, remember your courage is extraordinary. And you don’t have to face it in silence. We rise by supporting one another. 💛✨
Let’s talk about disability bathrooms — and wh Let’s talk about disability bathrooms — and why they matter. Accessible bathrooms aren’t a luxury or a “nice to have.” They are a basic human need. For many disabled people, the ability to use the bathroom safely, privately, and with dignity determines whether they can participate fully in everyday life — at work, at events, while travelling, or even just enjoying a day out. It’s also important to understand that disability bathrooms are not for everyone — but they are for anyone who needs them. Not all disabilities are visible. Some people live with hidden conditions that affect mobility, bladder and bowel function, balance, or fatigue. If someone uses an accessible bathroom, it’s because they need to — whether you can see the disability or not. A disability bathroom means: 🔹 Enough space to move a wheelchair freely 🔹 Supportive rails for safe transfers 🔹 Proper height basins and toilets 🔹 Emergency assistance features 🔹 A clean, respectful environment When these are missing, it sends a message — that inclusion is an afterthought. When they’re done right, they remove barriers and empower independence. As someone who navigates the world with a disability, I can tell you that an accessible bathroom isn’t just a room… it’s dignity, it’s freedom, and it’s sometimes the difference between staying home or showing up. Let’s prioritise accessibility. Let’s respect disability bathrooms. Let’s create spaces where all people feel seen, valued, and included. #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign #ChampioningChange #KmotivationSA
I was chatting to a friend recently, and we laughe I was chatting to a friend recently, and we laughed about how often we pretend we have everything under control. The truth is… most of us are just figuring it out as we go. I admitted something that honestly scares me a little — I never expected to get this far in life. And now that I’m here, I sometimes feel nervous because I don’t have a plan. And if you know me, you’ll know that I love a plan. But maybe that’s the beauty of it. Maybe growth is trusting the journey even when the roadmap isn’t clear. Maybe it’s okay to arrive somewhere you never imagined… and simply breathe, be proud, and take it one day at a time. Here’s to the unknown, the unplanned, and the courage to keep going. 💛 #KMotivationSA #Inspiration #DisabilityAwareness #EmpowermentNotPity #Inclusion #KerryWalshTrustFund #SMAAwareness #MotivationalSpeaker
Happy Birthday to my dad — a rare kind of dad. 💙✨ They say rare things are hard to find, precious, and impossible to replace… and that’s exactly what you are. A truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime dad. I’m so lucky I get to call you mine. Thank you for loving me, supporting me, lifting me up, and walking every part of this journey with me — even the hard parts. You’ve been my anchor, my cheerleader, my voice of reason, and sometimes the source of my laughter when I desperately needed it. And let’s be honest… not everyone gets a dad who can handle my chaos, my honesty, my plans-on-plans, and the wild adventure that is my life. It takes a rare man with rare levels of patience. 😅 Here’s to another year of your wisdom, your kindness, and of course, your legendary dad jokes that you think are funnier than they are (but we laugh anyway… most of the time). Happy Birthday, Dad. You are rare, remarkable, and irreplaceable — and I love you with all my heart. 🎉💙
🌍 International Day of People with Disabilities 🌍 International Day of People with Disabilities | 3 December Today we honour the strength, resilience, and brilliance of people with disabilities across the world. This day is not just about awareness — it’s about action, inclusion, and amplifying voices that deserve to be heard every single day. People with disabilities don’t need pity. They don’t need to be “fixed.” What they do need is a world that is accessible, equitable, and designed with everyone in mind. Let’s talk about real inclusion: ♿ Creating spaces where people can show up fully and authentically 🤝 Removing barriers instead of asking people to “adapt” 📣 Listening to lived experiences — and believing them 💙 Celebrating disability as part of human diversity, not something to hide On this day, remember: Accessibility is a right. Inclusion is a responsibility. And disability is not a limitation — society’s barriers are. To every person living with a disability: Your courage, your voice, and your presence make this world better. Today, we celebrate you. Every other day, we must advocate with you. #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisabilities #IDPWD #ChampioningChange #KMotivationSA
✨ Hello December ✨ As we step into a brand-ne ✨ Hello December ✨ As we step into a brand-new month, choose empathy, compassion, kindness, peace, joy, happiness and love — for yourself and for others. ❤️ This time of year can be incredibly stressful for many, so please remember to take care of your heart, your health, and your energy. Breathe. Pause. Rest. You matter. At the same time, let this season be a reminder to slow down, relax, enjoy and gently reset as we prepare for a new year ahead. 🌿 And while some of us can embrace the festivities, not everyone gets that opportunity. So let’s make December a month of giving back, showing kindness, and spreading light wherever we can. ✨ Here’s to compassion. Here’s to connection. Here’s to ending the year with intention. 💛 #HelloDecember #ChooseKindness #GiveBack #CompassionInAction #KmotivationSA #ChampioningChange
Psychological safety isn’t just a workplace conc Psychological safety isn’t just a workplace concept — for many disabled individuals, it’s the foundation of feeling seen, heard, and included. 💜 I’ve learned how powerful language can be… how it can lift you up or leave you unseen. Accessibility isn’t only ramps and equipment — it’s awareness, acceptance, and the choice to ask before assuming. My new blog explores why inclusive language and psychological safety matter so deeply in creating a world where everyone truly belongs. Read it at the link in my bio and join me in #championingchange. #kmotivationsa
One woman. One story. 1,000 reasons to keep going. One woman. One story. 1,000 reasons to keep going. As we head into the festive season, I’m reminded that the greatest gifts aren’t always wrapped in ribbons — sometimes they’re found in stories that make us pause, reflect, and believe again. ✨ Finding My Feet ✨ My journey as an SMA warrior, a speaker, and a woman choosing bravery every single day. It’s a story of resilience, hope, humour, vulnerability — and the power of choosing to rise no matter how many times life knocks you down. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift that inspires, uplifts, and reminds someone they’re stronger than they think… this is it. 🌟 Give the gift of courage this Christmas. Give the gift of Finding My Feet. #FindingMyFeet #BookPlug #OneWomanOneStory #1000ReasonsToKeepGoing #SMAWarrior #KMotivationSA #ChampioningChange #Inspiration #GiftOfHope #ChristmasGiftIdeas #SouthAfricanAuthor
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