Lib Dem conference: Former minister has ‘open mind’ on reopening ILF
A former care minister has suggested that the Liberal Democrats might be in favour of reopening the Independent Living Fund (ILF).
10 Oct 2015
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Lib Dem conference: Party has ‘mountain to climb’ on social security
The Liberal Democrats have "a mountain to climb" to prove that the party will stand up for all those in need, their annual conference has been told by a disabled activist.
10 Oct 2015
Marchers to warn PM that Access to Work cap will discriminate
Deaf and disabled people are set to march on Downing Street on Saturday (26 September) to protest at government cuts to the Access to Work scheme.
10 Oct 2015
Thomas Cook investigation after disabled man was sold unsuitable holiday
A disabled war veteran told of his holiday hell after travel giant Thomas Cook recommended him a completely unsuitable hotel which left him "marooned".
10 Oct 2015
Ignorance
My second blog this week focuses on something which I'm very passionate about talking about which is ignorance, it's not a very nice topic but it's something which needs to be talked about. I know so many people close to me have experienced it over a whole range of reasons and I know how upsetting it has been for them. The world around us is such a diverse, different world, no two of us are the same and just because someone is seen as different by society it isn't an excuse for ignorance.
9 Oct 2015
Avril Coelho
Once again on my way home asking politely for a seat so that the driver can see if I have a seizure because I have a migraine which often signals a seizure. I get them more when ill and I've had a flu jab two days ago. Anyway I explain to the lady that I'm unable to climb over her and her bag and need the seat by the edge not the window because I have a chronic back problem and can't get up easily and also need to sit near where the driver can see me as I have epilepsy and might have a seizure. She moved to the window side priority seat and asked if I could see her legs which were covered by her coat and a large bag. I said that I couldn't and why. She said one of her legs is smaller than the other but I couldn't see and difference and said that I can't see but take her word for it and have no problem with her sitting in the other priority seat and never said that I had a problem with her sitting there. She started moaning telling me that she had a long day at work and to shut up. How rude I thought thinking
9 Oct 2015