Hello, I'm Beth/ Tibik

Tibik
Tibik Community Member Posts: 36 Contributor
edited July 2023 in Start here and say hello
Hello, I am Bethann, nick name is Tibik.

I have neuro problems that have meant I use a wheelchair, I have a (retired) assistance dog, and I am Autistic. I also have arthritis, and neuroendocrine cancer.

I had worked as a Consultant Nurse until my disability irritated my employer... sigh. 

So, I've now worked hard to become proficient with using the Equality Act to protect people like me, worked with solicitors to argue, argued with the council for myself and for others, etc.

I love dog, games, nursing/healthcare, and teaching people that disabled people are not quite so vulnerable as they think: we are stronger and more resilient than anyone wants to know. 

I do public speaking, seminars, training, writing, cartooning, crafts, and chatting online.

Saw Scope at Disability Expo - what a wonderful group of people doing amazing work!

Thanks!
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  • paddyman03
    paddyman03 Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    Good Evening...
    "teaching people that disabled people are not quite so vulnerable as they think:!!!"
    Love that bit,to true wer'e not!!
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  • Tibik
    Tibik Community Member Posts: 36 Contributor
    LOL @Paddyman03 We can have tremendous influence and power when we know our rights and are not afraid to assert them. When other people see we are confident in not only what we can and cannot do, but also what we are entitled to... well, it makes a difference!

    Thanks for your friendly comment! :)

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,231 Championing
    Hi @Tibik that's fantastic work that you do, well done. You have a wide amount of interests too, I also like writing fiction and art
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  • Tibik
    Tibik Community Member Posts: 36 Contributor
    That sounds wonderful @Sandy_123 oh what types of art?

    I love to write, but I also love to read... Mercedes Lackey is amongst my favourite authors. How about you?
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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,231 Championing
    I've put alot of my art on the 
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/41283/kaleidoscope-our-own-gallery-for-members-art-work-crafts-and-photographs#latest 
    Alot of members post their art on the thread above. 

    I havnt read for a long time. Prefer autobiography books. I'm just nosy lol.  I like all things related to history. 
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  • Tibik
    Tibik Community Member Posts: 36 Contributor
    Oh I love life stories too! Thanks so much for the link! :smiley:
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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,231 Championing
    No problem
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,535 Championing
    Good morning and welcome to the community from me @Tibik and thanks for such a great introduction. It's nice to hear you spotted Scope at the Disability Expo in London, how was it? 

    Just to note, I've edited out your surname from your post, as we encourage members to avoid sharing personal details, this helps keep everyone safe online. 

    I can see you've already settled really well into the community, but if there's anything we can help with, please ask :) 
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