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Social Welfare and Neoliberalism
By:A.C. Regular readers will know that I sometimes refer to my mother who had been affected by poliomyelitis. (polio) Growing up as a carer – whether I was aware of that ot not – still gives me a valid viewpoint … Continue reading
Unicorns and Brexit
By:A.C. Unicorns are mythical beasts that have various meanings as far apart as children’s toys and technology. The one–horned horse of beauty, purity and magical quality is everywhere in toy shops. Scotland national “animal” is depicted by a Unicorn on … 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
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
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
Motobility Vs the Daily Mail
By: A.C. A rather small and under –reported item in the BBC news caught my attention this week. Motability is a charity that has funded millions of vehicles for the disabled and given them independent living. This story started in the … Continue reading
McVey Appointed
By: A.C. When someone in an elected office gets the heave–ho and loses their seat because of their massive unpopularity and support for policies that were affecting hundreds of thousands of people, then one does not expect to see them running … Continue reading
Medicines and Uncertainty
By: A.C. When I write for the blog I try very hard to keep a balance and just state facts about what affects our readers and AAD members in their daily lives. In all fairness I remain apolitical and try to … Continue reading →