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Am I disabled?
My understanding of disability growing up was people in wheelchairs or physically impaired. I'm stopped from doing things by my brain that seems to work a bit backwards. I have autism, ADHD and all the fun mental health challenges that come with them. I understand the social model of disability now and recognise the wide…
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Are you superstitious?
Happy Friday the 13th! With spooky season creeping in, it makes me wonder if members of the community are superstitious? I definitely grew up with; * It's bad luck to open an umbrella indoors. * Don't step on a crack. * Don't walk under a ladder. * Smashing a mirror is 7 years of bad luck. * It is bad luck to gift a purse…
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Potatoes, how do you eat yours?
Boil 'em? Mash 'em? Stick 'em in a stew? The team have been having a very heated discussion over the best way of cooking the humble potato. So how do you like your spuds? Are there any ways not mentioned that you love? Let us know!
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Hello again
Thanks to everyone who said hi to me recently. Hope everyone is well. It been a cold and frosty day here where I am, with very bright sunshine, too. I’m still unsure how to join discussions, and what certain symbols beside discussions mean, and would be very grateful if anyone could assist me with this! Otherwise, I’ve…
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Having an issue with posting messages
When I am making a post on this website, I can type a message at first, but when I start a new paragraph my text doesn't appear when I type on the keyboard. The only key that works is the space bar, and then after I put in a space, the other keys work as normal. This means I have to put a space at the start of every new…
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Does scope have a live chat?
I'm new here and I'm not sure if it does.
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4 years
Just to say I have been on this website for 4 years today, I joined on Oct 11th 2019 ... I have really enjoyed the chats and debates and games and also the practical advice and also have found a lot of support here, thanks.
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Returning and re-buying an item due to lower price
A family member recently bought an item for £85, 3 days later it is now £65. It's a large item - over 1 meter by 50 cm by 50cm and quite heavy - around 10kg. My relative is within their “right to return for any reason” window so they could send it back and buy it again. However, putting aside the inconvenience - to both my…
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ARTY FARTY
I can write a book talking about my experiences, if it can help others understand and appreciating themselves. My refuge is art. I have tried moving away from it many times, that is because it cost so much to maintain and practice but also it is so messy! I have always been described as messy. I have to say that I was so…
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National Dessert Day! (With a spooky twist!)
Oh my lovelies, it's nearly one of the best days of the year, National Dessert Day! A day to really celebrate all of your favorite after dinner treats! It's on October 14th, so there's plenty of time to get ready. :) As it's only a few weeks until Halloween (yay!) I thought I'd share an old childhood recipe. My family call…
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If you were trapped in one scary movie, which would you choose?
If I was trapped in a scary movie
where I was involved in the storyline, I’d probably choose IT as Pennywise
mainly goes after children. If I was watching the events unfold, then I’d like
to see Laurie Strode kick ass in Halloween. Which movie would you choose to be trapped in?
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BT Disability Discrimination?
BT offer a broadband discount to customers who are disabled. BUT only for their low speed broandband products. Maybe BT think that disabled customers only have limited broadband requirements.
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Intermittent problems accessing the online community
This has been going on for about 5-6 weeks.This morning I received these messages, 'Permission denied,' & { "type": "Error", "message": "Unsupported operand types", "code": 0
} several times. Previously in addition to the 'Permission denied' messages, I've had 'Something has gone wrong' & 'Web server down error 521.' I…
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Poem called child born in war-torn countries
Poem called child born in war-torn countries An incentive is children are born in war-torn Ukraine The fantastic pain edged their parents' faces. This leaves sour tastes in our mouths as we watch on at the terrifying pictures. A mixture of sadness filled our eyes I hope wise heads prevail over the leaders of Russia and…
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It's World Mental Health Day 2023!
Today (10th October) is World Mental Health day 2023. A day to increase awareness and get people talking about their mental health and the struggles people may face. This year's theme is Mental health is a universal human right. Disabled people are three times more likely to suffer from bad mental health and 38% of all…
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Boardgames
In the time of modern communications and online gaming, do many people still play boardgames on a regular basis? If So what games? I love a board game, but don't play as often as I want, but such is life. When I do pay it is generally Cludo (Downton Abbey version), Monopoly (Star Wars Version). Also when I fist met my…
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National Poetry Day
I know this is something that, for some of our members, is very close to their hearts. Today is National Poetry Day in the UK :) The Forward Arts Association set up National Poetry Day in 1994 to celebrate poetry and to spread it to a wider audience. I am sure many of us remember having to go through many poems in school…
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Disability Books by Disabled Authors
Hi all! I've proposed a disability section to my local library, and I'm looking for your book recommendations! I'm keen to get them to centre disabled authors first and foremost. So far I have books like: You are the best thing since sliced bread - Samantha Renke The view from down here - Lucy Webster Sitting pretty -…
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Anime nerd here !
Hi I'm Joshua, I am huge anime nerd. I am looking for other guys or girls who are fans of anime. Some of my favorite anime's are: Hunter x Hunter Demon Slayer Fairytail Would love to know everyone's favorite anime's!
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Animals in Halloween Costumes
As you may know, @Adrian_Scope has
a new addition to the family, Jelly. Although I nicknamed her Jaws because as
you would expect from a pup, she’s a little nippy! It made me remember all these
funny images I had seen on the internet of animals in costumes. Very much like
the Meme of the day! thread, I thought to create a…
