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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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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…
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Autism Acceptance Month
What happened to this thread? It has disappeared. I would like to comment on this theme, thank you, Scope.
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Paranoid about social media
Since late last year, I have had this paranoia that someone is watching my social media for anything that I might post. They might find out my username and take screenshots like they did last time to build up evidence against me again. I wouldn't know about these screenshots until it was too late, like last time. This…
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Come and swim with WeSwim!
WeSwim is starting a new disability swimming club at The Castle from Tuesday, 21st April (6:00–7:15pm). Sessions are for disabled adults; they are safe, social, and supported by friendly volunteers. There is currently no waiting list at this new club. Join WeSwim’s friendly, inclusive disability sessions Location: 2 St…
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HEREFORHEMI by Cianna Howard
Hi everyone 💛 I’m Cianna, a mum to a child with hemiplegia, and I’ve recently started a community called Hereforhemi 🫶 After diagnosis, I found it really isolating not knowing anyone going through the same thing, so I wanted to create a space where families could connect, feel understood, and support each other. In just…
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Greeenpower Unique 500 technical manual
Does anyone know where you can buy/download or get sight of a technical manual for a Greenpower Unique 500? Thanks
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National Disability Card
This appeared on my FB feed: https://www.disabilityid.co.uk/ It this something of real use? I'd be glad to hear from anybody that has a card. How has it helped you?
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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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PIP Tribunal on Wednesday. DWP moving the goal posts....PLEASE ADVISE!!!
Hi everyone, I am looking for some clarification on the PIP Tribunal Appeal process. Originally my claim was for chronic back pain and extreme anxiety and depression(I won't go into all the details). I was awarded standard for both parts but there were some discrepancies from DWP. Anyhoo, moving on, in October I was…
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Hello everyone
Hello everyone, I'm really pleased to join this fantastic and inclusive community. I worked in special education for a long time and miss the wonderful people now I have a different job. I'm interested to hear current issues and celebrate successes. 😃
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Hi, my name is RebeccaSENDbeacon!
What a fantastic community here. I look forward to listening and learning and hearing what the current challenges and successes are.
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Interested in More Touch and Affection in Your Life? 💛
Are you disabled? Are you non-disabled? Either way—you’re invited to join us in creating something special.We’re building inclusive, welcoming workshops for: People with physical disabilities Neurodivergent people Their friends, allies & curious peers All focused on affectionate touch, consent, and connection.Join Us for…
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Belonging
I am feeling hopeful as I write this inaugural post. To be honest, I came across this Scope online community as I find myself - as I often do - struggling to come to terms with long-term unemployment. I was awarded PIP over two years ago, solely on the basis of my erratic mental health. Work has since been unstable,…
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It's Purple Day-26 April 2026
Today is Purple Day! A worldwide day to acknowledge and celebrate those living with Epilepsy. It was founded in 2008 by a young Canadian Cassidy Megan, it encourages people to wear purple and host events to raise funds and awareness. Lavender is the international flower of epilepsy, symbolizing isolation often experienced…
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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Session in School
The CP Network recently received a request from Pencoed Comprehensive School, near Bridgend in South Wales, to deliver an awareness session on cerebral palsy and ableism. As part of a social studies competition in Religious Studies, the class are participating in a project where they research and engage with social issues.…
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car insurance
My son (20)left hemi has just bought a car and has his driving test next week . we are currently looking for recommendations for car insurance without paying the earth .He will have a smart steering gadget but other than that just an ordinary automatic . He also gets PIP but doesn't qualify for motability as has standard…
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Mandatory Reconsideration
Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice about my PIP Mandatory Reconsideration. I recently had my PIP MR refused, which I found out after calling them back after they tried to call me. The part I’m concerned about is how the MR was handled. The DWP texted me on a Saturday afternoon to say they would be calling me the same day.…
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Work, struggling, failing again
Hi, I’ve been working at a veterinary practice for seven months in total, and for the past six months I’ve been in my current role. During this time, I felt my managers didn’t fully understand my condition or how best to support me. Because I mask well, I think I was being viewed as though I didn’t need any adjustments. As…
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WE MIGHT REGRET THIS at 10pm on BBC2
Yay! Season 2 of this brilliant comedy about a tetraplegic artist and her PA/friend. (uncivil language!)
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Morrisons first UK supermarket to make accessible toilets stoma friendly.
https://www.colostomyuk.org/morrisons-stoma-friendly-toilets Hopefully others will follow.
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The hidden effort of socialising with cerebral palsy and epilepsy
Living with both cerebral palsy (CP) and epilepsy can require a significant, often invisible, effort to maintain a social life. The combined challenges of physical limitations, chronic fatigue, the unpredictable nature of seizures, and medication side effects can make showing up socially feel like more than a 100% effort.…
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Moving to what might be shared accommodation, will this affect what I get?
Hi, this is probably a stupid question, but here goes, Right now as someone 35 years old with UC (LCWRA) and enhanced rate of PIP, I get the housing element of UC up to the 1 bedroom LHA rate. Soon though I'm going to be moving into what is at least semi-shared accommodation: I have my own room and my own bathroom, but…
