Reach For The Stars With Abbie

Get Over  Yourself ... We Are Only Disabled  Chapter 24 Queuing In A  Wheelchair  When I am out in a shop, people sometimes offer me their place to help me get through quicker and with putting my shopping through the till.  I understand that people are trying to be nice and they think they are being friendly but I just smile and say “That’s okay, I can wait in the queue”.  I think when people are out and see a person in a wheelchair, they can be over polite and think they are doing us a favour.  We are all taught to wait and take our turn, this shouldn't be taken away from us because we are disabled.  I feel that being in a wheelchair doesn't give me any more right to be in the front of the queue than anyone else.  I feel that people think we need special attention because we are disabled but we are no different to anyone else. It is good that many shops and help desks are now wheelchair accessible, so are easier for whee...

Get Over Yourself... We're Only Disabled Hey my lovely readers, hope you are well. People with disabilities may have unique ways of communicating, respect and encourage this Many people with disabilities have their own special ways of communicating.  This includes people speaking whether they have a speech and language disorder or not.  Whether they can or can't speak, people will use a wide range of techniques to communicate.  However people communicate, the most important reason of communicating is to allow people to get their message across and have their needs or requirements met.  Everyone should respect and encourage individuals to express themselves and feel accepted to have their own way of communicating.  Also, people must be able to feel comfortable and understood to be able to say or use their technique of communicating what they think and feel.  If people receive the correct support and encouragement, this will support them to keep on wo...

  Get Over Yourself... We're Only Disabled! Hey my lovely readers, hope you are well. Chapter 22   We can go clubbing and partying  Clubbing and partying is a fun thing to do, even in a wheelchair!    I have gone out a lot to several parties, pub trips, etc.  I like having this social time with my friends and we always have a good time.  I love going out with my friends, when I was at college I liked going out with my friends to a pub. Now I prefer a restaurant or a coffee shop as they are more accessible and quieter.   I know that people may look at us strangely just because we are having fun and we might be having an alcoholic drink but we are adults, we are allowed to go into pubs and clubs and drink alcohol if we want.  I can say I haven't always been a fan of clubbing but I like getting together with my friends and having a good time.  I think it is good for people with disabilities to experience clubbing and partying...