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Ask your candidate to be a #DisabilityGamechanger
A General Election is a time for change. A time to tell politicians what you really want and what matters to you. At Scope we believe change is long overdue for the UK’s 14 million disabled people. We want candidates, if elected, to commit to disability equality and improving the lives of disabled people in our…
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Depression
http://https//www.theguardian.com/society/2019/oct/13/the-link-between-stress-and-depression-and-the-10-simple-words-that-could-help?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Victoria Station Manchester no lifts until next year
One of Manchester's busiest train stations will have no lifts in operation over the Christmas period, outraging disability campaigners. Manchester Victoria's three lifts will be out of order until mid-January, meaning that disabled passengers will have to be carried up stairs at the station on a StairMaster. Network rail…
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Take part in the 2019 Access Survey
Hello, We've recently launched the 2019 Access Survey. The Access Survey gives an annual insight into what disabled people think of access provision in public places and spaces. The question is, what’s changed one year on? Take part in the survey: https://form.jotform.com/92692866087979 Together with Disabled Access Day,…
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Toilets, toilets, and toilets.
Hello, my name is Sarah, I’m 31 and I’ve just joined the
forum. I have a variety of chronic health issues including fibromyalgia,
arthritis and dissociative seizure disorder as well as depression and anxiety
(it’s quite a list – I know). I’ve joined today in the hope that some of you
may be interested in helping me with my…
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a new website is launched
hi my name is Stephen am 62 years old and my partner has a degenerative back condition requiring a walking aid i have many interests reading, writing, and good food and restaurants. my reason for joining the forum is to see what other frustrations carers encounter on a day to day basis. Recently returning from a holiday…
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Please sign my petition and help support wheelchair users
Could you please support wheelchair users and sign my petition regarding lack of accessibility. Please share this far and wide. This situation urgently needs to change. My petition can be found here - https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/let-us-in?share=a97b0675-2b4d-4c2e-b738-b6868d289647&source=email-share-button The…
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Our Richard is in the news - Disabled dad stranded at train station
Thank you @Richard_Scope for sharing your story. Read the full story here and let us know what you think and if you have ever had problems with transport.
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Occupational Therapy Student Looking for Insight
Hello everyone! I am a Master's of Occupational Therapy Student at the University of Kansas Medical Center. During my education this semester, I have been assigned to work with a family in the community and find an online forum to gain more insight into the lives of the people I will be working with. I would love to hear…
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Who's the best baker you know? - The Great British Bake Off
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Have you appealed a PIP/DLA/ESA decision?
Hi, I'm a journalist at BBC Wales. If you have appealed a PIP/DLA/ESA decision, I would love to speak to you about your experience. Please get in touch :smile:
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In your opinion, what could society do to improve for disability and is it it still taboo?
Hi lovely people, My name is Ebony, I'm 17, I have Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and I'm doing an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) on disability and society. If you could take some time to answer my questions, I'd be really grateful. 1. To what extent do you feel like disability is still taboo? 2. What could society do…
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Same council who stitched me up caught out
http://https//www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-50274630 Not that it helps me
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Make audio description available on ALL films, TV programmes and streaming services
Hi everyone, I’ve launched a petition to get audio description available on ALL films, TV programmes and streaming services. - https://www.change.org/p/make-audio-description-available-on-all-films-tv-programmes-and-streaming-services I find it frustrating that blind/VI people only have limited access to a number of films…
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Research into ease of access
Pleasure to meet you all! I go by OK. Although I don't have a disability myself, I joined the forum in order to gain insight for a school project that I've been working on, and would appreciate any insight and unique perspectives that you could offer. I'm currently conducting research regarding ease of access to public…
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Support in North Tyneside
Paris Nursing is an organisation in North Tyneside and after 4 years, the project
continues to expand. They have 10 parish nurses working in the area. They don't carry out and 'hands on nursing', but are able to support many disabled people with a range of conditions. Here are some of the services that they can offer: *…
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Wheelchair Basketball
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Research on Finding Work with a Disability
Hello ?! Just to introduce myself, I'm Beth, a 25 year old with the body of a 75 year old. I've just arrived back from Harvard after a difficult year away from home at a disappointingly inaccessible university. I’m currently working with The Princes Trust, on an idea I developed at Harvard, on an idea to create a social…
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London FA Disability Football Focus Group-20th of November 5.30pm-7.00pm
First meeting of the Disability Football Focus Group will be
the 20th of November 5.30pm-7.00pm Venue:- London FA Offices, Hurlingham Business Park, Sulivan
Rd, Fulham, London SW6 3DU Details:- • The purpose of the Disability Football Focus Group is to attract people with
disabilities to improve access to football for all…
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Hello
Hello - I am new here! I am a 3rd year biomedical engineering student from UCL doing a project on wheelchair sports.. I was wondering if you guys wouldn't mind filling in a short survey for my project: www.tinyurl.com/wheelchairsurvey It would be so much appreciated! Thank you so much for your help :)
