Ruth has CP and Perthes' Disease and has recently stopped teaching English after 25 years. She lives with her husband and Archie the cat. I can tell you a lot about my CP post-impairment syndrome, ...
Discussion in Guest blogs - 18 Sep 2019
This is something that's been bugging me for a long time now; I've managed my CP very well for the majority of my life, to the point where it barely challenged me at all, but since the age of 16 (I'm ...
Discussion in Welcomes and introductions - 23 Nov 2019
Thank you to @Tori_Scope online community for letting me take part in your new Blog post about accessibility sport. You can find my Quote that i wrote for the blog post in the link below ...
Discussion in Leisure and disability sports - 15 Oct 2020
Hi all, I'm a disabled design researcher at London College of Fashion looking at sportswear design process for people with upper limb impairment. If interested, please let me know! Details below: ...
Discussion in Events, research and opportunities - 24 Sep 2020
I am 21 and have Cerebral Palsy and Cerebral Visual Impairment and it’s mild. I’m wondering if anyone wants to talk about CP or what your experiences are?
Discussion in Cerebral Palsy - 27 Oct 2020
Hi - I'm after some advice on 'foot drop' if I may? I'm very aware that it is a minor condition compared to many discussed here, but it is currently causing me some problems and anxiety: In ...
Discussion in Physical impairments and mobility issues - 14 Aug 2020
What's happening? This week (6 to 12 September 2020) is National Migraine week, an annual event organised to raise awareness about migraines and provide support to those affected. Migraines ...
Discussion in Invisible impairments - 9 Sep 2020
This past week (5-11 October 2020) has been National Braille Week 2020. Organised by Sight Scotland, the event aims to highlight the importance of braille for blind and visually impaired people. ...
Discussion in Visual and hearing impairments - 11 Oct 2020
Today the news have reported on Scope's research findings that many disabled people are experiencing post-lockdown worry about their jobs. Of the 874 disabled adults spoken to, the BBC tell us: ...
Discussion in Disabled people - 17 Sep 2020
The British Psychological Society have just released this new booklet around understanding psychosis. It's easy to read and written in a friendly tone so could help any of our community members ...
Discussion in Mental health issues - 30 Sep 2020