I had a moment of epiphany this week. My son does not like being around large groups of people. He does not like being in enclosed spaces with lots of other people. He cannot work with others if there is noise going on or people moving around. He struggles with indoor group situations, becoming very… Continue reading Autism is not “the problem”.
Author: Ordinary Hopes
Cape-less Crusader, changing the world one toilet at a time.
One bad day for you, is groundhog day for some.
Why does one mum wetting herself at a railway station raise huge news and social media interest, yet hundreds of thousands of disabled people in that same situation every day does not even raise an eyebrow? Why is it less newsworthy if a disabled person who cannot stand or walk soils themselves than when an able-bodied… Continue reading One bad day for you, is groundhog day for some.
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Do some people matter less?
We can say that everyone is equal, but it isn’t true. We can say that everyone has equal rights, but it isn’t true. We can say that we are an inclusive society, but it isn’t true. These are just a few of the comments which have been made simply because I wish for my son to have… Continue reading Do some people matter less?
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What is a Changing Places toilet?
Quite simply, it is a toilet with extra space and two extra bits of equipment to assist those who cannot just get themselves onto a toilet. No big deal, just a hoist to lift a person from their wheelchair and an adult sized changing table to change pads or to sort clothes and switch to a toilet sling… Continue reading What is a Changing Places toilet?
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Blue Badge Rules
Full list of times where it is okay to park in a Blue Badge Bay if you do not have a Blue Badge. I realise that it can seem to be a complex issue. On a few occasions recently I have found that some people were entirely perplexed by the rules, so it seemed a good time to share… Continue reading Blue Badge Rules
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5 Things I’d Change About Cornwall
I love living in Cornwall, but there is a big problem with it – it is soooo far away from the rest of the country! So I would move it a little closer to the rest of the country! Lands End. If you follow my blog you will know that there is no love lost… Continue reading 5 Things I’d Change About Cornwall
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Dear Prime Minister,
I am sure that you are busy, so I will keep this brief. Have you ever read ‘Horton Hears A Who’ by Dr Seuss? If not, or if you only vaguely recall it from years gone by, you should read it again, because you might just find that it helps solve a lot of dilemmas when it… Continue reading Dear Prime Minister,
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The poor, dear “fully disabled toilet”.
This is part of a response from a business I contacted to discuss the need for toilets with a hoist and changing table. “I am afraid that we don’t currently have a toilet with a hoist and adult changing bed but we do have a fully disabled toilet.” Yes, that is the problem! Your toilet is fully disabled -it… Continue reading The poor, dear “fully disabled toilet”.
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Some wheelchair users do and some wheelchair users don’t.
Wheelchair users often get some strange looks from able-bodied people. Especially if they create a miracle in the supermarket by rising from their chair to reach the higher shelves. Or by getting up and walking to a table in a restaurant. People use wheelchairs for a variety of purposes. Some people can walk, but not far.… Continue reading Some wheelchair users do and some wheelchair users don’t.
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EHCPs – our reality!
Before my disabled son came into my life I was blissfully unaware of all the difficulties some parents have in getting their children’s needs met. I assumed that the right wheelchairs were provided when needed. I assumed that the right school places were available. I assumed therapy needs were met. Then along came Adam! You might… Continue reading EHCPs – our reality!
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