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How to talk about disability with your child
Children are great at asking questions, at the end of the day, that’s how they learn! Often it can be relatively easy to answer their questions — even if it’s the fifth time they’ve asked you that day. But what if they ask you a question about disability? It can hard to know what to say. There are 14 million disabled people in the UK yet talking about disability is still seen as a taboo topic. It can feel awkward for everyone involved, but it does not have to be that way. As a disabled woman, I’ve had numerous occasions where children have asked me about my condition.
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My shifted perception of disability
I’ve been writing this blog for almost 9 years. During this time I’ve learnt a lot, and I hope I’ve been able to teach others a few things along the way. Yet it’s evident that my outlook on disability has shifted over the years. The 15 year old who started this blog was shy and hadn’t given much thought about what it meant to be disabled. Like everyone else, my teenage years and early 20’s have been pivotal in shaping my outlook, views and self-perception. But how has my view of disability evolved since starting my blog?
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Buying a house as a young disabled adult
I suppose this post is more of a life update, I’m buying my first house! Yet I hope sharing my own experiences will help others who are at the same stage of their life. Currently I live in my family home. I graduated university nearly 3 years ago but, despite living away in halls and a shared house, it made sense to move back home. Not only did this make sense from a practical point of view, it meant I could contribute board and save money. I also am fortunate enough to get on well with my family!
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Small businesses run by disabled people
This Christmas I’ve decided to only shop from small businesses. After searching on Etsy, trying to find the perfect presents, it hit me. There are loads of disabled creators and business owners. Small businesses need us more than ever, not just at Christmas. Here are some you might enjoy.
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Crafting when you have a visual impairment
I’m not saying I do things the same way as sighted people, but there are tips and tricks that can enable visually impaired people to craft. Like most things, I turned to the online community. I asked other visually impaired people what crafts they did and what they would recommend to others. Thankfully, they had loads of suggestions.
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Interviewing Neuro Heroes’ cerebral palsy specialist
I appreciate the range of experiences that people can have when trying to access healthcare. Having cerebral palsy as an adult can feel like unknown territory, yet I felt Bex had a lot of wisdom to share. It can be so difficult to find a physiotherapist who specialises in cerebral palsy. As a result, I was so excited to interview Bex. I wanted to ask her all about the CP Empower workshop and how she came to specialise in CP.
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Cerebral Palsy and Exercise: Reviewing CP Empower by Neuro Heroes
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong disability that is caused by brain damage around the time of birth. Despite the brain damage staying the same, it’s common to experience a deterioration of mobility during adulthood. This is often due to the extra strain on our joints and muscles, a secondary affect of mobilising with cerebral palsy. The deterioration and changes can be explained by post-impairment syndrome. Despite adults with CP regularly experiencing higher levels of pain and fatigue, research and knowledge of post-impairment syndrome is still relatively new. Due to the impact of post-impairment and cerebral palsy, I was very intrigued when I came across Neuro Heroes. Particularly their CP Empower…
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The pressure of being a disabled employee
Being a disabled employee can have its challenges. I'm not for one second saying that disabled people shouldn't work, far from it! However, to be under the impression that it's easy would be misleading. The level of support from employers can vary. Yet the pressures I'd like to highlight are not related to this. I'm wanting to show what it can be like for a disabled employee, how public attitudes and having a condition can affect employment.
