Archive - Apr 11, 2012

While disabled people have a vital contribution to make to public and political life, they are significantly under-represented throughout our political system. The reality is that Parliament is nowhere near reflecting the proportion of disabled people in the UK, and local government reveals a similar story in terms of the level of under-representation.

Five months ago when asked for our dreams and aspirations for the future as part of Scope's re-brand, I contributed this (designed by my colleague David Hibberd) representing a wish for more 'balance-able' footwear. As someone whose impairment means I can't grip with my toes or balance well, most glamorous shoes fall off my right foot or make me trip over.