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wheels496
wheels496 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Contributor
in Cerebral Palsy Network
Just wondering whether other people are having problems wearing masks or face coverings? I have tried a couple recently, in both cases I struggle to get them on and then struggled to keep them on (I have cerebral palsy).

I don't visit shops that much so currently it's not a huge issue.

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  • Ronni
    Ronni Online Community Member Posts: 158 Empowering
    @wheels496
    I'm deaf so not a fan of them.

    The bicycle one are much easier to use and are reusable with filter vents they are on amazon from 6.99 I think. Theres also the ski mask version and others that you dont need to tie.

    The new reports on the use of a mask vary. They is very good pist on here where about the of use of masks 
    Cant seem find it. If I do il let you know

  • Ronni
    Ronni Online Community Member Posts: 158 Empowering
    It is @Chloe_Scope
    Post in the lounge entitle  disabled are frightened during lockdown.
    The reply I had was from @Geoark
    On the WHO  regarding the facts on the use of Mask's good post.
  • Geoark
    Geoark Online Community Member Posts: 1,467 Championing
    @Richard_Scope any advice?

    Have you tried the ones designed for cycling? They are designed with minimal discomfort and need to keep messing about with. I do know some designs have been unpopular with non-disabled people, especially around the nose.

    There are exceptions. Those with asthma and respiratory problems where wearing a mask or covering would exacerbate the problems. Also, disabled people where wearing masks or covering would exacerbate their issues.

    Face masks/covering and coverings will not protect people from Covid-19, but will help to reduce those who have it from spreading it. So as much as possible it is essential to still keep social distancing and washing your hands.
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,788 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Thanks for tagging me @Geoark, and it's good to meet you @wheels496. I haven't worn a mask yet but I think I'd have the same problems as you, in terms of putting it on and keeping on. I have trawled the internet and I can't find accessible masks.
    As @Geoark has mentioned I would try the masks designed for cycling. 

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