Martyn Sibley

Martyn Sibley

• Author of ‘Everything is Possible’, proving life in a wheelchair does not mean limitation.
• Fought through the many barriers of inaccessibility, prejudice and procedures.
• Influential disabled media activist and public speaker raising awareness for disability.

Martyn Sibley, born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), has overcome the challenges presented by his condition, becoming a world traveler, adventurer, and inflential advocate for the disabled.

Martyn Sibley describes himself as “a regular guy who happens to have a disability called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).” Although he requires around-the-clock care, uses an electric wheelchair to get anywhere, and drives an adapted vehicle, Martyn has not allowed his disability to hamper him in reaching his goals.

Having fought through many barriers of inaccessibility, prejudice and procedures Martyn received a degree in Economics and a Masters in Marketing. Followed by 5 great years living and working in London

It was during this time, however, that Martyn started blogging. This was followed by a stint around the world, where he undertook a number of challenges and met them all. His experiences during this time are encapsulated in his book, Everything is Possible.  Martyn does nothing in half measures, believing that it is up to him to prove his own worth. The adventurer, despite the challenges he faces due to his condition, has learned to scuba dive and has even flown an aeroplane.

Martyn Sibley believes in giving back to the community, and as such, provides online support, information, and debate within the disability and health fields.  He has helped with the creation of a number of digital initiatives, such as Disability Horizons lifestyle magazine (now also in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Arabic). Digital tools like webinars and podcasts are used to great effect. Toda Herbal health blog is addressing health and wellbeing topics. The recently launched campaigning site, Disability United, has exposed dreadful plans on independent living in government. Plus he Co Founded the Angel invested ‘airbnb for disabled travellers’ business called Accomable.

Besides running his own business, he is a consultant with different companies and governments and does media work for television, radio, and newspapers.

Past accomplishments include:

• A 5-year stint at Scope, a disability charity where he gained valuable experience in disability research, fundraising, and campaigning.
• External trainer for Scope on diversity, disability, and e-campaigning.
• Trustee at the Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Martyn’s dedication has seen him voted Britain’s third most influential disabled person by ‘Power 100’.

Martyn Sibley- Speaker

An international speaker, Martyn has addresses audiences in such diverse locations as London, Brussels, and Tokyo, to name but a few, speaking on his personal experiences, social change, technology, travel, and other bespoke topics. One of his audiences was the European Commission in Brussels.

Martyn sees himself as a ‘writer, activist, coach, CEO, smiler, and adventurer.’

“It’s not about terrible pity and it’s not about triumph over tragedy. It’s that middle ground. It’s a guy with a few things about being in a wheelchair but living a normal life and that’s a really important message for disabled people and for society I think.” – Martyn Sibley

Speaker On

• His personal experiences and challenges
• Social change
• Technology
• Travel
• Bespoke topics

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