Andy Wright, a unique, multi-talented individual with many diverse skills and experiences, overcoming all obstacles including physical disablement from birth. This website shows only a small proportion of the skills, products and services he offers (the main ones are shown below).
Starting in approximately 2016, Andy Wright Travel focused on disability accessible travel, home and abroad (mainly Thailand). Then, Talking Really was added around 2018, which aimed at providing disability related information and support. There are several other smaller channels, non-monetised, such as Chikung4Health, which focuses on mind, body & soul subjects.
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It's quite difficult to be "interesting" these days. Gone are the times when just being "you" would be enough to book an event. These days you need to be famous for something, an Olympian or heroic type. Andy's interest in public speaking was born when he was invited to speak at the Sport England conference. From there, he saw that he did have things of interest that others wished to hear.
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From the early days of computer software and hardware trainer, in private and for large businesses and Further Education establishments, the subject matter expanded to include martial arts, personal safety, disability related subjects, Qigong and physical health exercise, to online subjects including English (TEFL). Training the Wright Way website offers online courses and details of onsite subjects you may want to book.
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Andy's personal experiences over many decades means he has the skills and knowledge to advise and guide those who need it. Over the years he has worked with many diverse groups, such as ex-drug addicts returning to society, under a DWP funded scheme. He holds a Level 4 in Advice and Guidance, professional qualification, gained while working for Shaw Trust.
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From early days in 1984, when Andy purchased a ZX Spectrum 128k to play "Elite"; having got bored with the game decided to teach himself programming basic and machine code. This led to a full time job writing computer applications and later as a self-employed techie, designing and hosting websites.
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Andy qualified in teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) during 2018, with a 120 hour plus 40 hour extra module, in order to further his tutoring portfolio. This decision was influenced by having a Thai wife, whom needed to learn to communicate but also to gain a certified outcome, in order to apply for a UK visa.
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Coinciding with the launch of the ANDY WRIGHT TRAVEL Youtube channel, he began offering advice and guidance to the less able who wished to travel the world. Using a mobility scooter and various other aids, means he has had to pave the way in order to go to places people dream about.
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