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Cerebral Palsy No Barriers for Oxford Student
Maisy Gallagher-Horwood, aged 21, who lives in Shipton-on-Cherwell has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user. For years she has championed disability rights and accessible employment opportunities, Now she’s landed a job with Oxfordshire County Council as its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) media…
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Inster 2 adaptation - has anyone else had extended seat runners fitted?
I recently discovered that there is an adaptation that can be done to my prospective new car that will massively increase the leg room, viz. an extended seat runner. I am 6ft4 with long legs and the inster ticks most of my boxes except it is an "ok" fit, not perfect. Legs are a bit bunched up and because of the short space…
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Disability Discrimination Law for Public Spaces
Hi everyone, My daughter (9) and I both have a range of disabilities, we are also both interested in Arts and Crafts. Since being dismissed by my former employer on “efficiency grounds” and with the continued assault on state help for disabled people I have been looking at becoming a franchisee for an Arts and Crafts class…
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Just want to say hello
Hi. My name is Tracey and I just wanted to say 'Hi' and introduce myself. I am registered as severely vision impaired and also have a new diagnosis (oh joy!) of Fibromyalgia triggered by Cumulative PTSD. I never even knew that was a thing! I live aboard a narrowboat with my hubby, Tim and our two dogs. My Guide Dog is Loki…
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Dating is tough when you have a disability. It's time to break down the barriers we face to finding
Campaigner Calum Grevers writes about the difficulties disabled people face when navigating dating, and what society could do to break down the barriers people face to finding love. From The Big Issue Calum Grevers 5 Sep 2025 Almost two-thirds of disabled people are chronically lonely, according to research from charity…
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Walk in shower and toilet
hi everyone was just wondering how long the council take to install a wet room, They will be starting next week, they have a location within the property to place it. we were supposed to have building plans but this never materialised and now they are ready to begin the work
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Access Card
Hi Not sure if this is in the right place but I’m interested in applying for an Access Card. Does anyone know what it means when it says ‘in excess of what could be reasonably expected of family or friends’ it’s very vague and subjective imo
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A stranger grabbed my wheelchair and silently started pushing me
From The Metro Written by Melissa Parker I was completely at the mercy of this man (Picture: Melissa Parker) Wheeling myself around the town centre in July, I contentedly went about my day, running errands. I’d been about to enter a supermarket when I suddenly felt a heavy, foreign weight pushing on the back of my…
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Disabled transport cuts Lincolnshire
I’m a carer to a 8 year old child who has autism and is at best pre verbal. Four years ago Lincolnshire council instead of getting us a place in the send school in his town sent him to one 45 minutes away. That’s how it’s been for four years and tbh school change would be huge now so I have to stomach it. Over the years…
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Hi, my name is Kevsie61! re disabled facilities grant, does any one have or know how the amounts...
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Hi, my name is Tracey from AWA!
I am the founder director of the Accessible Waterways Association www.awa-uk.org.uk Our aim is to make the UK's Inland Waterways system (canals and rivers) accessible for everyone equally. I am registered as severely vision impaired and my husband, Tim, has a hearing impairment. We live aboard a narrowboat with our two…
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'I'm the voice for Wrexham fans with a disability'
Charlie Buckland Source from BBC News Behind the newfound glitz and glamour of Wrexham AFC, people like Kerry Evans have acted as a pillar throughout the transition. Previously not even a football fan, she now makes sure no-one gets left behind as the club's disability liaison officer, and is also familiar face on the…
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Welsh Disability Rights Plan Risks Failure
The Disabled People's Right Plan, aims to give people more rights across a range of areas in Wales. Key parts of the Welsh government's flagship plan to improve disabled people's rights need to be rewritten, according to the equalities watchdog. Read the story here: BBC Wales Disability Rights Plan
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Setting up Charity on UC
Hi everyone, I’m currently on Universal Credit with LCWRA and am in the support group New Style ESA as I’m disabled. I also have a disabled son, and I’m hoping to set up a charity in his name to support other children and families with the same disability. I just want to check how this would affect my UC. I won’t be paying…
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🌳Summer Holiday Support - Accessible Days Out For Parents & Carers of Disabled Children🌳
Part One - An Introduction for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three -Maintaining Routine in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing In The Summer Holidays Part Six - Emotionally Preparing Your Child To Go Back To School Part Seven -…
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Discrmination
6 weeks ago i requested an adaptation because ive nowere adiqate to bath,im a DV suvivor so moveing to a more suitable acomadation is not an opption,loads of oversites,refused an OT visit befor i had a chance to request one as the OT report was flawd crustial missing information,a suvayors report complieted on a flawd OT…
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Unsure if its the time to get a mobility scooter
Hi everyone sorry if this is the wrong page for the this but I would like peoples views on something. As the title says I'm uncertain about if now is the right time to get a mobility scooter for myself. For some background I'm male 45 with fibromyalgia, possible EDS, BPPV and numerous stomach issues and have daily…
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Playday 2025🤸♀️😄
Yesterday was Playday which is the UK’s annual celebration of the importance of play in children and young people’s lives. This year’s theme focused on the need for better quality play spaces that support happiness, health and belonging. It’s so important there is more accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces where all…
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Getting help with reasonable adjustments case?
Just joined today Does anyone know of free lawyers who can assist in reasonable adjustments case or point me in another direction Thanks
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Anniversary of Stoke Mandeville Games-Paralympic Movement. Disability Pride 2025
The Paralympic movement at Stoke Mandeville is celebrating its 77th anniversary today. The first Stoke Mandeville Games were held on July 29, 1948. These games, organized by Ludwig Guttman are recognized as the precursor to the modern Paralympic Games. The anniversary will be marked by various events, including…
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The world of inaccessible footwear
This month, for our CP Network theme was fashion. We discussed the difficulty of footwear and cerebral palsy. Samantha Sekirsky joined us. She is studying a master’s in Strategic Fashion Marketing. If you wear Ankle Foot Orthotics (AFOs), Knee Ankle Foot Orthotics (KAFOs), or are generally unsteady on your feet! You know…
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Disappointing Discrimination in the oddest places
Apologies if I’m sharing this in the wrong category. I just wanted to share my experience and concerns about how discrimination can occur in the community. My husband and I have stayed at a nice hotel a few times over the years and when I saw a post from them on Facebook asking people to vote for them for Independent Hotel…
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Seeking Advice for Disability Discrimination at Chessington World of Adventures
Hi, Can anyone help. I'm seeking advice on pursuing a disability discrimination case against Chessington World of Adventures/Merlin Entertainments. As an amputee (left leg) holding a valid Ride Access Pass (RAP), I was subjected to discriminatory treatment. Approaching the accessible entrance for the Croc Drop ride (where…
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An "is this acceptable" question
Firstly, apologies because all I feel like I do on here is ask awkward questions! Your advice is so valuable though! So I have a grievance regarding a number of things, some disability related, we are coming up to 4 months since I raised it with no resolution (I have now informed ACAS, so that is in progress. Today, from…
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Participants needed!
Are you physically disabled? If so, please consider taking time to be a participant for this research project. Attached is a QR code which will ask you some questions and if you are eligible and happy to be interviewed that would be appreciated to contribute to physically disabled daily lives.
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Can I get a dropped curb for free?
Hi my name is Diane. I do not have a dropped curb. I have a mobility car as I don’t walk very well. Would I be able to get a dropped curb and driveway to my door for free. If not then how much would the cost be DIANE H
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I need a little favour
and it won’t cost you anything…. well maybe 30 seconds. Please take a moment to support my cousin who has CP. On 12 June, my disabled cousin was denied boarding by British Airways staff in Cairo. His sister was told it was because “last time it took half an hour to board him” on a previous flight. Just too inconvenient.…
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Does anyone have advice for wheelchair user in a kitchen?
We are a Community Cafe in Cornwall that is volunteer led and aims to be inclusive in all things. We've taken on a young volunteer (17yrs) who loves baking who really wants to volunteer her time to bake cakes etc in the kitchen. The cafe itself is accessible, and there is space enough for her to navigate the kitchen but…
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Terminal Illness. what extra benefits can be claimed
Hi Everyone, my name is Roy, i am new here, and just recently have encountered some serious problems, I have prostate cancer that has spread to the bones and is pretty much all over my body, so i have been told by my oncologist that it is terminal and i will die from the cancer. On a recent discussion with adult social…
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Levelling the field for disabilities at Glastonbury
Emma Hallett BBC News, Glastonbury Festival A drum and bass DJ who will play one of the very last sets of Glastonbury Festival 2025 has said he was left "speechless" after being asked to perform. Karl Flood - who goes by the name DJ Flood - uses a wheelchair and is being featured as part of Glastonbury's accessibility…
