Tag: #Equality

Is that really me?

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A few days ago I took part in a live discussion on the Victoria Derbyshire show which was being filmed nearby. It was an opportunity for local people to share the issues which matter to them as we head towards a General Election. In Cornwall the big issues were not Europe or immigration, but included… Continue reading Is that really me?

Some things are just wrong.

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If you learned that an older child was being made to wear nappies, even though they were able to use the toilet, what would you think? Would you be appalled? Would you be horrified at their parents? Would you expect social services to step in and “save” that child? Surely no child should have to live like that?… Continue reading Some things are just wrong.

Time for Change.

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“This is how it has always been done” often just means that nobody has questioned whether it is working, let alone asked if it could be better. When people question the standard and are told “it meets the minimum requirement” does it really mean that things are okay? Or might the standard be too low? Document M (the legal… Continue reading Time for Change.

My son matters!

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Why as a society do we expect our more vulnerable members to accept less than we would ever accept for ourselves? “Floor based changing facility”. I kid you not, that is the term used . I had signed Adam up to an activity for disabled children and queried the toilet situation for those who need… Continue reading My son matters!

27 miles for lunch?

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When you want to go out for lunch what is the main thing that you look for? Cost? Menu options? Toilet facilities? Really??? You have never even thought about the last one? Of course there will be toilet facilities! Won’t there? Not necessarily. Certainly not if you use a wheelchair and can’t stand up by yourself.… Continue reading 27 miles for lunch?

It could be YOU!

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No, not winning the lottery – that is quite unlikely. Becoming disabled. That can happen to anyone. No ticket required and no age restrictions. There was a time when I had no idea about the importance of lowered kerbs. There was a time when I had no idea about the need for ramped access. There was… Continue reading It could be YOU!

Something horrible happened.

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Possibly just feet away from you. Just behind a closed door. You were probably not aware of it. It probably also happened at most service stations across the country. It definitely happened at a local supermarket. It happened at the zoo. It happened at a theme park. It happened in a shopping centre. Somewhere near… Continue reading Something horrible happened.

What your mother didn’t tell you…

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Now, I am sure your mother always meant well but I am guessing that if you ever saw someone with a disability she told you not to stare. Great advice! Never stare. Unless it is longingly into the eyes of a loved one or maybe if you spot Tom Hardy when out. Don’t look!  Well, it… Continue reading What your mother didn’t tell you…