About Gem Hubbard
Gem Hubbard knew from an early age after her injury that she had to help others in some way.
It may have taken 24 years for her to have achieved this, but she found it in her amazingly supportive online community.
Gem is so proud of what she has achieved over the years online and in the real world.
As a great source of inspiration to many Gem is thankful that she can reach out to millions across the world and help others feel less alone.
Read Testimonials...
This is honestly one of the best things I’ve seen. You are so amazing and an inspiration to all, disabled or not. Your words all had such depth and meaning in them. I am personally not disabled, but I feel empowered by everything you said and I want to be the best I can be. Thank you for being so awesome and a great role model for all!
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Im honoured to be a subscriber, she has helped me so much with my confidence. x
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Hi Gem ? WOW a really really big congratulations ? you certainly did it very well done you really do inspire thousands of disabled people to get out there and try something new ? I am looking forward to watching all your exciting tutorials all about a very brave and very happy lady ……All the best Lin in South Wales uk x
Gem’s Wheelchair
Master Classes
Read Why...
I was shocked to discover that so many people who have been given wheelchairs, have not been given the support or correct information on how to use them.
Even simple things like transferring from your wheelchair to the bed. This is why I decided to start my own How to videos to help support the wheelchair community.
I have wheelchair transfers from bed to floor, to even how to transfer on and off rides in Walt Disney world. These videos have been incredibly popular.
London to Los Angeles in a Wheelchair
How do you carry your luggage? What happens to your wheelchair … and how do you transfer onto your plane seat? Do you need special assistance? What about the loo? Watch Gem’s YouTube movie of her flight from London to Los Angeles.
Essentail watching and Fun and informative for all!
Travels
After the success of her recent travel vlogs to Disney and LA, Gem focuses heavily on travel accessibility for wheelchair users.
Recognising people are more likely to search youtube for reviews and advice, she has created a complete guid to Walt Disney World generating over 600,000 views
From Teen Despair,
To Owning The Chair
Having suffered a spinal cord injury at the age of nine, Gem felt very alone and lost growing up. She had no one she could identify with in the public, no one she could look at and say “that’s like me.”
Read More...
Gem’s talk is based on her life journey, and why its so important to have positive representation of disabled people in the media.
Gem’s talk at TEDx University of East Anglia is truly a breath of fresh air, and leaves you with a bolus of inspiration.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx