MND: What I've Learned

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.

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Line illustration of Gemma sitting by a window with a coffee, a microphone and a newspaper on the table.

The tutorial library

Browse in any order — jump to whatever's most useful right now. Motor Neurone Disease is also known as ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, so these guides apply either way.

TUTORIAL 1

Hands-Free Lighting

Smart bulbs, plugs and motion sensors — how to turn lights on and off without reaching a switch.

7 min read → TUTORIAL 2

Turning on your TV

Voice control for the television you already own — no new TV, no hunting for the remote.

8 min read → TUTORIAL 3

Tech & accessibility gadgets

Smart assistants, voice control and adjustable mounts that quietly make a home easier to live in.

6 min read →
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Charities & support organisations

These organisations offer advice, equipment loans and emotional support far beyond what I can cover here.