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Are there any "disability confident" employers who actually MEAN It?
Above. Most employers trot out the line on the ads, but IMO the majority of them don't mean it, it's just a voluntary aspect of the Equality Act 2010. It just enrages me that every time I apply for a job, as soon as I declare, especially the Autism, BOOM! Rejected. {Removed by moderator} especially anyone who's unfortunate…
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Newport woman with epilepsy has had 300 job rejections
Since being diagnosed with epilepsy at 13 years old, Sophie Morgan has tried everything to have a "normal" life, from invasive brain surgery to various medications. Now age 28 and despite having graduated from University with an undergraduate and masters degree, Sophie has received hundreds of job rejections. She is open…
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I started dating again after becoming physically disabled. Here are my stories
Trigger warning - ableism Source from Irish Times Writer: Sacha Dekker Common denominator in these encounters is a fundamental assumption: disability diminishes desire, desirability, or both. Let’s be very clear about something before I get into this: disabled people have sex. I know, shocking. You’re welcome to take a…
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Pride Cymru 1999-2026
Where it began. In the summer of 2024 celebrated 25 years of pride in Wales. The first Cardiff Mardi Gras was held in 1999, after South Wales Police noted a surge in hate crimes towards the LGBTQ+ community. Working with Safer Cardiff, the first ever Cardiff Mardi Gras was held and attended by 5-6000 people. With the…
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Morrisons launches new 10 per cent discount for millions of shoppers
Morrisons has announced it will be offering millions of Brits discounts worth up to £550 a year through a new money-saving scheme. The supermarket giant will offer 10 per cent discounts to disabled customers who spend more than £25 on their groceries online. This new offer is the result of a new partnership between…
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Hi, my name is Michele2020! Lumbar spinal stenosis, feeling lonely
Hello! That may sound happy, but I am anything but. I have suffered from Lumbar Spinal Stenosis since 2022. I have gone from using a cane - to - a walker - to a wheelchair. I have every rotten problem that goes along with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Sometimes I am depressed - sometimes I am angry - sometimes I am bitter. But…
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Starmer shelves benefit overhaul for at least a year
https://archive.is/20260128193957/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-welfare-system-wont-overhaul-another-year-fr57fhhmm Sir Keir Starmer has vetoed plans for a fresh attempt to reform Britain’s welfare system as Downing Street seeks to avoid another confrontation with Labour MPs.The Department of…
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Autism and casual sex?
Why are they so different when it comes to casual sex? Also when they disclose they are autistic to their sexual partner, they block and ghost them. How come? Why is it troublesome for someone autistic to have causal sex? How are they able to have sex if they are shunned from having casual sex?
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Hi, my name is chrissie44!
hello I’m 58, and suffer with lipodema & Lymphodema. Use a wheelchair a lot of the time but can use crutches at times.
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Working from home as reasonable adjustment when you're looking for work
Hi all, I am completely housebound due to ME/CFS. I can maybe go to the dentist once a year, but that's it. Due to a redundancy I'm also out of work and I don't know how to find a new job. I have several years of experience as software engineer - a job that can easily be done remotely, but so many employers ask upfront if…
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Depression due to unemployment
Hi I am struggling with my mental health and feeling really useless and worthless My depression comes from stresses of daily life living with autism, loneliness and I think mostly because I am not in employment or doing much productive with myself. I’ve never held down a job before so I guess I could say I’ve only had some…
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PIP Assessment form received, Complaint made
Hey :) I just wanted to reach out and inform everyone on my experience which I’m extremely angry and upset about and I haven’t even had a decision made yet. So Iv made a complaint to Maximus today regarding my assessment which was done last Monday 11th may 2026, the call it self which I recorded lasted exactly 30 minutes…
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Website accessibility barriers - Questionnaire
Hello, I am currently completing my TM470 Computing and IT project with the Open University as part of my T honours degree, and I am looking for participants for a short academic questionnaire about website accessibility barriers and support needs. The questionnaire is mainly intended for people who experience…
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National Epilepsy Week 2026.
Shout out to all those living with epilepsy and the support network around them.
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Free app to find toilet, parking and health facilities: Find Nearby
Hi everyone, My name is Callum and I’m the Glasgow-based founder of Find Nearby, a mobile app that helps people quickly find toilets, parking, benches, playparks, health locations and other useful places nearby. I’ve recently made several key accessibility, family and health searches completely free with no ads, including…
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Why does my mom lecture me
She said no normal girl does what you are doing hooking up with random guys you got to have sex with someone you are in a relationship with. She said it’s “wrong” to hook up with random guys and yells at me about it. Is she wrong for lecturing me this much and is she right or wrong? I am 30 and still living with me and on…
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Advice on dating or making friends as a disabled person in the UK?
Hi everyone, I'm new here and based in London. I have [your disability if you want to share, e.g., cerebral palsy / mobility issues / etc.], and I've found it really hard to meet people for friendship or dating. Mainstream apps feel tricky because of judgments or accessibility stuff. Has anyone had success with online…
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Work - a message to Scope
I am a ‘high functioning’ adult with late diagnosed autism and history of anxiety, depression. I’ve been told that Scope has a ‘support to work’ system but would like to know how exactly that works for someone like myself, who has never had a job, and is 28 years old. I have tried doing voluntary stuff and tried working a…
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Hi, my name is dkalyan1! PIP and Employment tribunal on Friday
Hi Everyone, I know how hard it is to look for remote work due to my disability (be it customer service or collection roles). Trying since Dec 2024 when I was unfortunate to be discriminated at work. But joining organisations like this I come to learn I am not alone. I also have to go to Tribunal for both PIP due this…
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Getting a job with autism
Dear scope community, I need some advice and guidance please. High functioning adult female with autism here. How do I get a job with no qualifications, no degree and no work experience? I left school with failed gcse’s, I suck at math I think I might actually have dyscalculia If I was at least good at something I could go…
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Cerebral Palsy and the maternity journey. Voices from women in the UK
Choices and Support on the Maternity Journey in the UK: Voices from Women with Cerebral Palsy The number of disabled women, including those with cerebral palsy (CP), experiencing pregnancy and motherhood globally is increasing. This could be attributed to equality legislation, medical advancements (including assistive…
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Hello, I am NeuroNavDan28
I am new here and just wanted to say hello and join a community where I can meet other people specifically with autism and share experiences we will likely have in common.
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Advice with moving from lcw to LCWRA
hi, I have been on lcw for a few years now, I attended a meeting at the job centre and they said they require me to fill out another form and go through another assessment which I have done. I am now worried because I’m seeing all these posts that say if you qualify for lcwra and you’ve not provided fit notes that you will…
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REFORM SLASHING BENEFITS
I encourage everyone to look at what Reform is saying about their plans to slash benefits, particularly for the disabled. Make sure you’re aware of that. They will also make all assessments face to face. It’s public knowledge for you to look at yourselves.
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Hi, my name is Tim
I’m a mature student currently working toward an honours degree in IT, and my journey into this field is shaped by lived experience. I was diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum as a teenager, and that perspective has fuelled a long‑standing passion for digital accessibility. I care deeply about making the internet a…
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A Negative Experience With A Mental Health Service
I am not looking for toxic positivity or to be told how I should feel. Please do not redirect me to focus on my strengths. I just want my experience to be validated and acknowledged. During a session at a mental health service, I shared the distress of being misunderstood by a university staff member. My former worker…
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The Mental Health Toll Of Some Inaccessible Disability Services
I am not looking for toxic positivity or to be told how I should feel. Please do not redirect me to focus on my strengths. I just want my experience to be validated and acknowledged. The Failure Of The Standard Model I have been using a supported living, move-on service that claims to be disability-specific. However, it…
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'We don't keep score of who's caring for who - we just do it together'
A teenage couple have told how their serious health challenges have helped them to form "a bond for life". Ethan, 17, from Teesdale, County Durham and Abbie, 19, from Darlington, met at college more than two years ago. Abbie found out she had multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was just 17, a condition most commonly diagnosed…
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Liverpool fan with cerebral palsy can finally communicate thanks to ITV Granada
A Liverpool fan with cerebral palsy is finally able to communicate thanks to donations from ITV viewers. Read the story here: Viewers help give man with cerebral palsy a voice
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Accessible housing for disabled home-seekers
Disabled and older people can find wheelchair user homes for rent more swiftly thanks to a strengthened search function on England’s dedicated accessible housing portal, Accessible NOW. The site boasts key information that other property portals may not have, including accessibility features like wet rooms, step-free…
