Category Archives: Personal

My favourite job: Disability Awareness in Schools

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Flyinglady

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

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Flyinglady

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

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Flyinglady

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

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Flyinglady

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

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Flyinglady

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!

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Flyinglady

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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Equality Act is failing Disabled People

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Flyinglady

This week, The Guardian published an article highlighting the issue of disabled people being treated like second class citizens. Still. In 1994, the UK introduced the Disability Discrimination Act which was intended to protect the rights of disabled people, in … Continue reading →

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How to improve customer service for disabled customers

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Flyinglady

Looking through my twitter feed earlier, I spotted a new initiative by an Asda manager – to open his store one hour earlier specifically for the benefit of customers who have autism. This will be “Asda’s Quiet Hour”, when there … Continue reading →

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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: Why I love having CP

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Flyinglady

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and in aid of this, Flyinglady is offering a limited number of free CP Awareness Workshops to help people better understand the condition.  In my experience, people often see any kind of disability as … Continue reading →

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Why your staff might need Disability Awareness Training

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Flyinglady

This might be bad for my street cred but I have to admit that occasionally, I go with my mum to bingo.  Well, it’s a few hours out the house and it gets me out of bedtime duty! But on a … Continue reading →

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