Tutorials for the accessible home
Practical help, one step at a time
When my mum was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, the more I understood, the more I could help her. These are the tutorials I wish I'd had from day one. Plain, practical, and built for getting a home set up quickly.
The tutorial library
Browse in any order — jump to whatever's most useful right now.
Hands-Free Lighting
Smart bulbs, plugs and motion sensors — how to turn lights on and off without reaching a switch.
7 min read → TUTORIAL 2Turning on your TV
From letter boards to eye-gaze technology — options to keep a voice heard as speech changes.
8 min read → TUTORIAL 3Tech & accessibility gadgets
Smart assistants, voice control and adjustable mounts that quietly make a home easier to live in.
6 min read →Charities & support organisations
These organisations offer advice, equipment loans and emotional support far beyond what I can cover here.
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MND Association
UK — information, equipment and grants
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MND Scotland
Scotland — local support and equipment
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Motor Neurone Disease Australia
Australia — state associations and services
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ALS Association
United States — care services and research