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islahowe2002
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Hiya, I'm Isla and I have GMFCS Level 3/4 Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy. With that of course, I have secondary conditions such as Scoliosis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and CRPS. I am studying History at the University of Leeds, and I am a part-time supply LSA at an SEN school on my days off from uni. I am probs going to use this to rant about negative experiences I get at uni and being a young adult with a disability aha, but I'm more than happy to talk about the DSA process, UCAS, and finding accommodation for studying. Hope to talk to some of you

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Hello and welcome @islahowe2002 it's great to have you join the community
Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself, I also have CP. Sounds as though you've got a lot on your plate at the moment, what are you enjoying most?
I hope you enjoy exploring the forum, and that you find Libby's link to the CP category useful. I look forward to seeing you around, and if you do need a hand with anything, please let us know.
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Hi there @islahowe2002,
I just wanted to welcome you to the community and say that it's completely okay to rant, hahaha. I have also been a disabled student and can relate to many of the difficulties that come with it. I'm sure that your presence here will be invaluable for lots of people, especially with the tips that you'll be able to give them. If you're looking for those with specific shared experiences, I'd recommend starting in our Education category, where these conversations happen regularly.
Good luck with your studies, it sounds like you're doing a wonderful job so far0
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