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Category Archives: Personal
Plastic Straw Ban and why we need a medical exemption
The Government is currently considering a ban on plastic straws, in a bid to reduce the country’s plastic waste and the harm this causes to wildlife. So before I go any further, I want to absolutely stress that I understand … Continue reading
Biggest Barrier to Accessible travel isn’t ramps – it’s attitudes!
I feel like I’ve written this blog before so please forgive me for the déjà vu feeling you may experience. But I make absolutely no apology for repeating my point and indeed, the point I’m making is supported by an … Continue reading
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Helping you to communicate with Disabled Customers
I’ve blogged before about the problems I’ve had with Motability – the Government led scheme which provides mobility cars and electric wheelchairs. I’ve recently been left very unhappy with the service I’ve received, after being left without a wheelchair for … Continue reading
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My favourite job: Disability Awareness in Schools
I recently delivered some Disability Awareness to the children at my son’s school (he’ll start Reception in September). I delivered an assembly each to Key Stage One and Two and I have to say, it’s one of my favourite parts … Continue reading
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Attitudes towards disabled people aren’t improving
A few months ago, I wrote about my delight when a gentleman in a wheelchair got a court to recognise that wheelchairs should take priority over buggies when it comes to the wheelchair spaces on buses. I thought, perhaps over … Continue reading
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The lady who doesn’t talk very well
Sometimes I think attitudes towards disabled people are getting better. After all, it’s 2017 and we now have equality laws which are there to eliminate discrimination and hopefully help to reduce prejudice. But then a flippant comment reminds me that … Continue reading
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Court rulings do little to change attitudes
I was absolutely delighted last week to learn that a wheelchair user had won his court battle which recognises that wheelchair users should take priority over buggies and other passengers using a bus wheelchair space. Over the years, I’ve often … Continue reading
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Top 5 Tips for making your team more Disability Aware
As a society, we’ve made great strides in improving rights, access and attitudes towards disabled people. But still, as a disabled person, it can be incredibly frustrating when I come across businesses who fail to make Disability Awareness a priority … Continue reading
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Disability Awareness: Common sense goes a long way!
I recently went to a theme park with my family, a pastime I really enjoy and have done many times. Wheelchair access is normally very good and being a dare devil, I go on most of the rides. The theme … Continue reading
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