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Hi, my name is AndrewB03! Any feedback on my accessible milk pitcher design?
I hope you don't mind me posting this in here: I'm a Product Design Engineering student at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, and was tasked with designing a product to make a chosen area of the hospitality industry more accessible for persons suffering from a chosen category of physical impairment. As a barista…
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Friends Rehousing: Council playing hardball
The council is saying they need further info, everyone's low priority til housing needs are identified yada yada. He has a large amount of supporting letters detailing his disability needs and that he's been subjected to racist harassment. Logs of police refs, letters from professionals and organizations. I mean it should…
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TOILET EQUIPMENT
Hi really need HELP 😔 😟 Today, they changed my bathroom to a wetroom and installed a high seat toilet, but there is a problem. When I sit on the toilet, it is quite high and the back part is higher, so I hold myself with my fingertips so that I don't fall because I slip from the toilet after i get off toilet my BACK hurts…
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Wheelchair help
I use a powerchair and my needs have changed what do I do if I can't find any chair which meets my needs? Do I need to just put up with the best I can find whether it's from wheelchair services or I buy it myself.
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Permobil F5VS Corpus Standing Up Wheelchair
Hello, I'm reaching out for advice as I'm currently in the process of fundraising for the acquisition of an F5VS Corpus wheelchair, which is essential for improving my mobility. Having access to this advanced wheelchair model not only enhances my physical movement but also significantly boosts my social interactions,…
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Hi, my name is Darkblu73! How has everyone managed the transition to a stoma bag?
I have just gone through surgery to have bowel removed and colon. Now have stoma bag. Still in hospital starting recovery. Going through the new life start and living with my stoma. How has everyone managed the transition. I didn't have much time to think about it was admitted and when discussed was in surgery next day.
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Housing and Independent Living
I am new to this, I wanted to find out what is Independent Living like?
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Hi, my name is Boop13! Autistic son being made to move by council. Help please.
I have a 28yr son with Autism who’s lived in Supported living for 7 years. He is verbal. There are 4 other residents. The supported living then manager ( since has been new ones) moved in another resident who’s non verbal with Autism . Since that time my son hasn’t liked where is is because of the noise the non-verbal…
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Hi, I'm Dinahmite! Can the council help me make a place for my mobility scooter outside?
HelloI wonder if you have any idea if I could get any help from the council,(who I rent my bungalow from) to make a place outside for me to keep a mobility scooter. Thank you
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Need advice regarding against and eviction in court.
England. North Lincolnshire. Firstly let me explain the scene in detail up until now. Last May I returned from hospital after 6 months to an eviction notice. I'd attempted suicide and had been in hospital, both for physical and mental treatment. The eviction notice was due to arrears made in this time as I had absolutely…
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Zygo Headpointer
Does anybody know where to source a Zygo Headpointer? I've been using them for 30+ years and I can only see them advertised in the USA.
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Housing benefit
Hi Everyone i wonder if anyone could help me. I'm registered blind and have other disabilities. I was awarded full Pip fire care and mobility as well as LCWRA. I am in the waiting list for social housing. It’s taken me a year to get them to agree that I need level access shower. I’ve been told I need a second room for a…
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Information on lifts/elevators for a home.
Hi. A relative of mine needs a 1 or 2 person lift installed in their house. (A stair lift won't be suitable.) Has anyone here had one installed, and can you provide any names of reputable companies to contact, or any tips on what we need to know. Thanks, Mike
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New home
After being on the medical priority urgent list and placing bids on 5 properties since 9th August 2023, this morning I had a phone call from the housing officer offering me a 2 bedroom adapted house just 10 minutes from where I currently live. They are arranging for my Occupational Therapist to view the house with me next…
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Lha over 35 with pip
Hi all just looking for some advise please. I have recently been accepted for pip, I currently get universal credit and claim for housing element. I get the shared accommodation rate which isn't much as I am 34. My landlord notified me recently that the rent will be increasing I turn 35 soon, so will I get the 1 bedroom…
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Looking for ideas for a project - what would help you in the kitchen?
Hi Everyone! My name is Alex, I am a Y1 Product Design student, I am currently tasked with a brief aimed at inclusive design and an inclusive home. I am focussing my project on a product to help people who have a prosthetic arm. I am currently thinking about creating a wearable product that may help with either…
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Powered Stairclimber
My wife has major mobility issues and I have been looking into the possibility of a wheelchair that can climb stairs. It sound like something out of a science fiction story but I have seen one which looked really interesting but cost around £35,000 pounds plus! Definitely beyond our budget... Can anyone suggest where I…
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Funding for carpets and household items?
I’m getting rehoused and need carpets and household items I’m disabled and receive Dwp and EESA can I get funding or help
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Disability Discrimination by Landlord
Hi, I was wondering if someone can help me?.... I have been in a privately rented flat for 6 years now and with the same landlord (who is horrid). Due to a build up of arrears during Covid (he agreed for me to pay half the rent at that point), he applied for a repossession of the flat. I was able to evidence then that he…
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Garden Grants.
Hi S= Community. Does anyone know of any good charities in the North West that could help make our garden more accessible. Would really like to get our son out there in his walking frame this summer. Thanks gang 🙏
