You might have seen us on the news, or heard us on the radio, discussing the legal action that is being taken against our local theme park, Flambards, in Helston, Cornwall. They advertise using the slogan “The best day of the week” and it almost is, unless, like my son, you need a toilet with… Continue reading Why my 11 year old served court papers to Flambards theme park.
“Reasonable adjustments” – does anyone know what they are?
The Equality Act brought together many separate pieces of legislation into one single Act, designed to protect the rights of individuals and create equality for all. Which sounds lovely. The Act states that there is a duty on organisations to make “reasonable adjustments” if a person is placed at a substantial disadvantage due to disability… Continue reading “Reasonable adjustments” – does anyone know what they are?
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Sainsbury’s – the excuse list…
This is a copy of the “reasons” that Sainsbury’s gives as they refuse to improve their toilet facilities in their Penzance store, despite knowing that my son, and hundreds of thousands of people across the UK, cannot access them. This child had a bad experience in their Penzance store, which continued to affect him long… Continue reading Sainsbury’s – the excuse list…
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Sometimes it is all too hard…
Today I was not a good parent. My child was fed, cuddled, entertained and loved. Every one of his physical needs were met, but I struggled to listen to his emotions and I struggled to empathise. Because it isn’t easy to really listen, let alone try to work out the problem, when someone is shouting… Continue reading Sometimes it is all too hard…
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What Mobiloo means…
It is a great product, run by a great team. But , in reality, it is JUST A TOILET! This is what it really means… And this…. Spending time with your favourite animal at the zoo… Mastering a new skill… Learning about edible plants from forager Matt Vernon… Fun times at the beach… Enjoying a… Continue reading What Mobiloo means…
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My ramblings about Alder Hey (again)
Originally posted on katiegarden:
I’ve said most of this before but feel it needs saying again. When Sophie was in ICU in Alder Hey the final operation she had was a last ditch attempt to give her a chance at life. The procedure she had meant that for the rest of her life she would…
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The Sainsbury’s “Offer”…
I wrote to Sainsbury’s four months ago, telling them that my son was harmed in their store and asking them to make a necessary change. I had expected them to respond appropriately. But offering what can only be described as “free stuff” was not the response I wanted! I recently sent them an e-mail informing… Continue reading The Sainsbury’s “Offer”…
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My letter to Sainsbury’s…
Back in November, my family visited a Sainsbury’s store in Penzance, Cornwall. Only our experience fell well short of what a family would usually expect. To keep it dignified, and to keep it light, I shared our experience online using our Christmas Elf, Alfie, and explaining the feelings, the harm and the difficulties from Alfie’s… Continue reading My letter to Sainsbury’s…
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One in five…
Apparently, there is no greater disability in life than a bad attitude. I have been reading that line on social media for far too long. And it annoys me! Because no matter how positive a person is, when faced by steps, inaccessible toilets, sand, mud or some other physical barrier, a good attitude simply doesn’t… Continue reading One in five…
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Be Like Bob!
When you think about it, it really is easy, and we shouldn’t still be “raising awareness” after all these years. All Bob wants is what most of us take for granted – to be able to use a toilet when he goes out. And THIS is all he needs adding to public toilet facilities. It… Continue reading Be Like Bob!
Ordinary Hopes 