Hi, my name is hopalongpirate!

I'm an amputee wheelchair user with other disability issues, trying to change attitudes of those who surround me.
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Hi @hopalongpirate Welcome to the Community. I hope you enjoy your time on the forum. Any questions just ask.
Have a look around and join in when you are ready.
Take care.
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Hi welcome to the
community.
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Welcome from me too @hopalongpirate βΊοΈ
Sounds like you're really committed to changing things, that's fab. I hope you'll find everyone on the community friendly and helpful.
If you need any help with anything just let us know!
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I live in Scotland. Are there any other members in Wishaw?
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Hi hopalongpirate and welcome to Scope π
Great name and mission! There are all kinds of people on here including the Scottish π
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Ha ha! Same! π€£ I'm an amputee active wheelchair user with other disabilities too.
I find I change attitudes by being outgoing and relatable. I used to get so angry at people, but humour and banter is the method I've found that works best (and is most fun).
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I just found out last year that I'm 49% Scottish π€£
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'the Scottish', WhatThe? I didn't realise we were a different kind of person, lol.
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The best kind π
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