People with disabilities and going for it!

Hi guys 

I’m going to base this blog on why I believe disabled people should be entitled to as much independence and opportunities as able bodied people. As a disabled person and a wheelchair user it frustrates me when people say to me something like why isn't someone doing this with you or where is your parents, er hello i’m 18 I know how to queue up and pay for something myself thanks. I know people are just trying to help but on the other hand I think it’s good to see someone with a disability trying themselves.

I see people in wheelchairs, using a walker or with weak limbs in public, I think good on them because I believe life is worth living. Its not helpful to yourself if you just sit at home feeling sorry for yourself, get out and show the world what disability actually is. I believe in yeah, i’m disabled but its not saying I can't go shopping or see a film at the cinema. 

I think disability is a word that often gets forgotten and brushed under the carpet. What people don't realise is how much disabled people can do. I would love to see people stop feeling sorry for people with disabilities and start recognising what they can do.

I literately love people like Francesca Marines and Ellie Simmonds who has never allowed their disability to take them away from their passion. We've got an amazing, funny comedian Francesca that does the most hilarious stand up comedy and makes the whole nation laugh their socks off at her brilliant jokes. Also Ellie who wins Britain medals for her mind-blowing swimming. My point of this is people have never sat  back and let their dream pass them by so why shouldn't we, if someone has a dream they have the right to fulfil it.

We will all face challenges in life but its how we face them and deal with it. I find everyday a challenge however I don't lay in bed feeling sorry for myself. I get up and do the things i need to do to get better, stronger and more independent.   This is how we all should try to be as it allows us to do more things, see more and our emotions towards things would be more positive. 

I think as a whole society has got better at accepting disablement. However, I always feel as a whole we should work together to make the environment better to help people with disabilities be socially active where they live. Also give them support to use the facilities in their area to the best of their advantage. I believe there should be more opportunities and time for people with disabilities to have their say on what they set their hearts on, they should be allowed to explain how and what they believe in. 

I believe that people with disabilities should have equal rights as everyone else and people shouldn't judge them differently because they are only human beings at the end of the day. So people shouldn't be worried or scared about seeing people with disabilities because inside, we are all the same.

I am proud to be disabled and I believe there should be more opportunities for people to get involved in society.I think some public places are getting more disabled friendly however there is always room for improvement. And I always think there has been lots of new and exciting things for disabled people to do, explore and get involved in.   

Thank you for reading 

Abbie xx