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  1. LucyPurrs

    Loss of Independence

    How difficulty walking has made me feel like I've lost my independence and how that feels. Also expressing gratitude to forum members for their support during this time.
    • LucyPurrs
    • Blog
    • dependence disability gratitude
  2. Mary Anne

    Sensory Overload: Leaving my job in the mental health field

    I am leaving due to two things: my sensory processing issues have severely increased in the work environment and there can be no accommodations. Another is the high cost and anxiety of an enormous daily commute by car on a low salary. I will be leaving behind people with challenges who need...
    • Mary Anne
    • Thread
    • disabilities disability job fit mental health sensory issues sensory overload sensory processing disorder therapy
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: General Autism Discussion
  3. As sweet as-pie

    Employing a carer / personal assistant (UK)

    Hi everyone. I was just wondering if any of you had experience employing a private carer or personal assistant yourself as opposed to being given one by social services etc. I'm in the UK and currently fighting to get disability benefits so I also have no faith in the social system that they'd...
    • As sweet as-pie
    • Thread
    • assistance care carer disability disabled independence independent living personal assistant social care support
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Help and Support
  4. The Midge

    Disability Hate Crimes and Autism Conditions

    Recently the News in the Uk features a report about the shocking rise of disability hate crimes. Hate crime against disabled people rises 41 per cent in one year Reported hate crime against disabled people has risen 41% in a year. Campaigners say this is the tip of the iceberg. (that is there...
  5. As sweet as-pie

    PIP appeal (UK)

    Hi All, I've just heard back from my mandatory reconsideration, surprise surprise! I've been rejected. However, it's not over yet. I've just written my appeal letter and gathered together a load of evidence to support my claim. It doesn't help the DWP that they told blatant lies about me when...
  6. S

    Intersectionality podcast on 'becoming comfortably autistic'

    Probably NSFW. Episode 051 - Becoming Comfortably Autistic - An Interview w/ Alex Haagaard
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