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Hi, my name is invisible47!
invisible47
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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
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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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
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 ???
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
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