About
Outside: Our Way is an online space for disabled and chronically ill people to shape their own narratives of the outdoor experience. Outdoor disability campaigner Ani Patas will be meeting individuals from across the outdoor sector and disability landscape to share their stories in a series of interviews.
You can find out more here.
For more content follow @Outside_Our_Way on Instagram. Feel free to send me a message if you have a story you’d like to share.
Outside: Our Way is kindly hosted by All The Elements C.I.C
Outside Dawn’s Way
I’m Dawn and I will be writing a short series of blogs documenting my journey as a disabled adventurer aiming to complete an outdoor challenge; walking across Wales within 24 hours.
Adventure and challenge isn’t something I’m new to, but, it is the first one since being diagnosed with a vestibular condition.
Outside Thea’s Way
Thea is a Dutch Canadian who has found their way to Scotland and has lived in the UK for most of the last eight years. But unlike others I have written about, Thea is undiagnosed. She often goes wild swimming, and enjoys climbing, walking and wild camping.
Outside Frans’ Way
Francesca Turauskis (she/her) is a freelance Podcast Producer and writer for Pod Bible magazine. She enjoys the outdoors through hiking and trail running. In 2015 Fran was diagnosed with epilepsy and has since been an advocate for doing outdoor sport with epilepsy.
Outside: Firris’ Way
Firri is a Muslim outdoor enthusiast with Endometriosis. She is a teacher in Ashton and also works with the Lindley Educational Trust helping young people from Aston enjoy the outdoors. Most recently she was a leader in the Lindley Trusts Winter Skills Course in Scotland.
Outside Ani’s way
My name is Ani Patas. I am chronically ill and have a hidden disability. My diagnoses are Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. My outdoor experience started at a young age and was always something my Mum encouraged. I’m fortunate enough to have a parent who wanted me to enjoy the outdoors and sports.