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Poem called fight for our rights
Poem called fight for our rights Tears are brought eyes reading the harrowing stories on local news pages of my fellow people with disabilities are having to face on a daily basis is bringing me to disappear. I truly wish the government would have someone who has an actual disability so they could understand what a…
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£40 Council Tax Energy rebate
Hi Came back from London Hospital today and had a letter through the door for £40 council tax rebate. To be cashed at post office, just as i did the £150 last month. Anyone else had a further £40?
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Hi, I’m Shannon! I want to use my platform to make a difference and raise awareness on disability
Hi everyone! Im Shannon and I have a form of cerebral palsy. This year I have been crowned Miss Black Country and a Miss GB finalist. I want to use my platform to make a difference and raise awareness on disability. I have created a petition online to raise awareness on how hard it is for disabled people at the moment with…
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Disability act
Good evening , I have had depression for the last 5 years effecting my ability to do a routine or day to day tasks plus other mental issues for 5 years. I am on medication and under GP. If I was referred to mental health services as far as i am aware they have to make additional adaptions to any services I am referred to.…
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Cost of living payments
Hi my name is chrissy1956,i was just wandering am i the only one not happy with the cost of living payments .ie why is it only people on benefits being helped surely people who work and got families and oaps are suffering from the cost of living as well not just people who on benefits
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Using Toilet Card
I have recently been told that I have Diverticulitis. I was at Barmouth in Wales yesterday. And luckily there was a toilet relatively close. I don't want to go through this again. I have heard about "toilet cards" that folks carry with them-urgently need a loo. I am looking into getting a physical card, not an electronic…
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Public transport and going back to work
I have gone back to work after a hip replacement I have a walker because my balance isn't great after my operation I got one leg longer also have clubfoot but am so grateful and happy that I've got myself back to where I need to be and started getting around again and enjoying the freedom again, the only thing I would say…
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Today I was refused entry in my local coop because I had my assistance dog with me
Today it was a first for me. I have a lovely dog called Diego that I have trained for my assistance. He is a beautiful Hungarian Vizsla and has a very nice and friendly personality. I usually take him with me to supermarkets and I have never had a problem: in fact staff are even more helpful when Diego is with me. Today I…
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A poem called hidden talents
A poem called hidden talents Today the weather is miserable outside with the rain falling. I looked at my social media posts to show pictures of sunshine Which release happy endorphins, which make think more positive giving new things a try. We know we may cry but dry their tears and put their fears to one side. Keep…
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Service Dog and Housing Rights
Hey everyone, I'm with an affordable accommodation agency and they have granted me permission (verbally) to keep my emotional support dog with me in the apartment. We have lived here for 5 months and now - someone in the building is leaving dog mess outside in the communal garden area (not us). I received a letter today,…
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Attitude
Been told I chose the life style I leave abusive remarks to wards my anxiety told I can get a job any where it's beyond a joke most employers see mental health issues as a red flag or people just change there attitude towards people with them completely I have had stinking looks rude remarks constant put downs thrown at me…
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Disability Energy support
Hi Ive been up since 7.30am, phone on at 8am..Had an app between 8:15am to 9:15am for Disability energy support, and received an email saying they tried to call. But zero MISSED calls on my phone? Anyone else experienced this? (Not sure what category to put this in)
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Riding Life's RollerCoaster
This afternoon, I thought to add a life experience that took me from the Best my Life had to offer me to the lowest Life had ever been before. No RollerCoaster is without a loop and a twist. Now, I am proud to say that sitting in the drivers seat I have completed the loop and the twist. The specifics of my experience is…
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Poem called positively flowing through our viens
Poem called positively flowing through our viens One thing I want is to spread positivity. Our disability should never stop us from chasing our dreams are just thoughts that use to run around my mind. It is important I leave negative thoughts behind. Each morning I listen to positive motivational speeches on youtube…
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Poem called Accessibility
Poem called Accessibility It is a crying shame that nothing seems changed when comes to people with disabilities still not able to get access to all buildings. Under The Building Regulations 2010: Equality Act, which means that people with disabilities should be able to access all buildings nowadays. It feels like there is…
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What's your experience of waiting for PIP?
I work for Macmillan Cancer Support. We're thinking of launching a campaign in the autumn calling on the Government to reduce waiting times for PIP (from application to payment). Claimants
are currently waiting on average 20 weeks, which we think is unacceptably long. Not only that, the Government has promised to make a…
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Problem renewing Disabled railcard
(Not sure if this is the right place to post this but can't see "travel" anywhere else)I am trying to renew my son's disabled railcard but the site has been displaying this message for ages. "500 - Oops! Something is broken. We are experiencing technical difficulties at this time and working to correct the problem." I…
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‘Staggering increase’ to disability energy helpline, Scope tells Channel 4 News - watch now!
Alison Kerry, who works for Scope, has spoken to Channel 4 News about how the energy bills crisis is affecting disabled people. Watch the report now: https://youtu.be/hyVt6nxU62I Over to you... How are you being affected by the rising cost of energy bills? What do you think the government should be doing about it? How do…
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Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) on the autistic spectrum -awareness
hello, I'm new here and I'm trying to raise awareness of PDA which is a **** profile sitting alongside ASD. Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is now widely recognised as a distinct profile of autism. Individuals with a PDA profile will share similar difficulties to others on the autism spectrum in the following areas: *…
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What does the Disability Pride flag represent?
Disability Pride Month takes place throughout July. It's not something that always gets a lot of attention, so I thought we could start off by talking about the Disability Pride flag :) The Flag This is the Disability Pride flag: It was originally designed by Ann Magill in 2019, but has since been updated. The design used…
