Hi, my name is invisible47!

invisible47
invisible47 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
Hi
I've been disabled for a long time now with scleroderma, fibromyalgia and chronic pelvic pain.  I use a mobility scooter to get around as standing or walking for too long at a time makes me very sore.  I also happen to be a high performance coach for trampolining. For the last 3 years I have applied to be a Scotland coach at the gb regional finals and each time I have been turned down in favour of anyone less qualified than me.  I was told this year by someone on the selection committee that if they picked me questioned would be raised as to how they could pick someone who uses a wheelchair.  Is this legal??  I'm pretty sure it isn't but I don't know where to go for help.  I did speak to my mp whp wrpte to scottish gymnastics asking why i wasnt chosen but ahe hasnt heard anythimg back amd that was July.  Any advice would be great. 
Thanks so much

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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Online Community Member Posts: 5,195 Championing
    Hello invisible47 and welcome

    This does sound like discrimination although there may be other factors in play.
    Some of the advisors here are taaking a break but I am sure someone will be here soon that may be able to point you in the right direction

    CR
  • steve51
    steve51 Online Community Member Posts: 7,121 Championing
    Hi @invisible47

    Good Evening & Welcome !!!!!!!!

    This sounds very much like discrimination in my book's !!!!!!!!!

    Have you had any advise/support for this from "CAB"

    Please please let me know if I can help/support you further ???




  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 38 Contributor

    Hi @invisible47,

    Welcome to the community - hope you find this a helpful and friendly place :)

    Not sure if this helps, but have you spoken to ACAS? Although I'm not legally qualified this does sound like an issue relating to the Equality Act - ACAS can provide free advice relating to employment law:

    http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1410

    Might be a good starting point?

    Best wishes,

    Kirsty

    Scope helpline


  • invisible47
    invisible47 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    edited December 2017
    Hi. Thanks for the replies