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Sandwich Boards
By: A.C. Edinburgh are finally doing something about the prolific amount of A Frame, or Sandwich advertising Boards that sit on pavements and obstruct the footway. Aberdeen had for decades a bye–law under the old Aberdeen Corporation Bye laws which … Continue reading
Hate Crime, Resources and Instigators
By: A.C. A high –ranking woman who happens to be Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police Sara Thornton is reported as saying” that while “treating misogyny as a hate crime is a concern for some well-organised campaigning organisations”, forces “do … Continue reading
Blue Badge Refusal
By: A.C. I am going to be a bit contrary as regards the BBC story about the amputee who was refused a Blue Badge in Cornwall. (AAD Facebook and BBC News) . The man in question has Diabetes, and firstly … Continue reading
Universal Credit
By: A.C. Our Facebook Page has featured articles from national media about Universal Credit, or the “pausing” of Universal Credit as Esther McVey and her colleagues change the benefits landscape, timetable and application process on a daily basis This situation makes … Continue reading
Disability, the Establishment and the Press
By: A,C, The reporting of the this story at The Guardian is about a senior civil servant Andrew McDonald who developed Parkinson’s, and then subsequently got cancer. In the period that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s he became a volunteer chairman … Continue reading
Medicinal Cannabis Products
By: A.C. In relation to a recent BBC link on our Facebook page on medicinal cannabis products for pain relief amongst other uses, I have always been aware that people very quietly have been using some form of cannabis for … Continue reading
Jazz Hands
By: A.C. It was reported this week that Manchester University National Union of Students decided through democratic means to swap applause, clapping shouting approval for the silent BSL sign of approval “Jazz Hands”, at all of their Student Union Meetings. … Continue reading
Disability and The Police in the USA
By: A.C. The more that I read about the political situation in America the more I am reminded of Darwin’s Book “On the Origin of Species”. Darwin posited that animals evolve to suit their environment and evolve certain characteristics as … Continue reading
Social Security Scotland
By: A.C. It is that time of year again when the politicians go into conference and surreptitiously or otherwise, put a textual stiletto into their rival, in an attempt to promote themselves and thus gain better jobs, more recognition and fuel … Continue reading
Levene and Luton
By: A.C This article at the BBC ( 2/11/2018) raises uncomfortable questions that able –bodied and disabled people alike will have problems answering. The article is about Justin Levene, a paraplegic traveller who uses a specialised self –propelling wheelchair with … Continue reading →