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In Germany as a wheelchair user I am forced to make a seat reservation on trains in order to get assistance on ICE trains. Even though I can't sit in the seat because I am not German with the appropriate disability card it is €10 per reservation 1/3

Find it amusing Stirling station has a plaque sponsored by the London underground

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In the last 5 years I've met loads of disabled people desperate to work but unable to find employment opportunities that meet their needs, particularly people that are constantly getting to interview but not getting the job if you want disabled people in work you need to work with employers 1st

Today is international wheelchair day. My wheelchair is my liberation.

3 simple things everyone can do to make life better for wheelchair users.

1) If you're planning an event or just a coffee with a wheelchair user, check that it's accessible in advance. 1/3
#InternationalWheelchairDay

This evening I'm at the Scottish parliament at a reception for @rnibscotland.bsky.social to celebrate 200 years of Braille. I think it is really important that blind people should be taught Braille technology is giving access like never before knowing Braille gives people choice

People often ask me what #Taskmaster has to do with law & my answer is always the same:

TM is ALL ABOUT LAW...

Reading a rule, interpreting it, arguing in front of a judge that your interpretation is correct if there is a semantic dispute.

Hence why it is a beautiful vehicle for legal outreach 👌

Flying with a wheelchair can be stressful: There are horror stories, & many people do not know their rights or the regulations around flying. My husband & I fly a lot so Alex has written a guide freedomonelife.com/ultimate-gui... #AirTravel #wheelchairTravel #Disability #RightsOnFlights

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Looking forward to hearing my former colleague @toddles23.bsky.social at #BBC Rethink #Disability Festival 2024 www.bbc.co.uk/academy/even... #RewindDisability #InclusiveMedia #ReclaimTheNarrative

It's been 3 weeks since we first met but I still think you look like a sheep wearing a Santa suit thank you #manchester I can't unsee it

International day of person's with disabilities #idpd24 who's theme this year is #leadership makes me think it's a good idea to share my @churchillfship.bsky.social report on here www.churchillfellowship.org/ideas-expert...

Not impressed with transpenine today because there isn't a suitable ramp at #haymarket to train manager has to get me on before boarding me he let on two passengers with large amounts of luggage who of course have put it in the wheelchair space

Today I'm part of a group of UK experts in accessible transport exploring how lueven and gent engage disabled people in transport planning

Let's see if this is any better than the former blue bird