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Could we have a disability board?

191 replies

Hazelnut5 · 29/04/2021 19:08

I know there are loads of us on here with disabilities, but there’s currently nowhere obvious to post about it.

There are lots of threads scattered across the topics: issues like applying for PIP, grants, mobility scooters, working / parenting with a disability, where to buy incontinence pads, frustrations, etc etc. But without a clear place to post, the threads tend to get lost amongst all the other concerns. That also makes it very hard to build any kind of community among the disabled users.

There’s a special needs board but that seems to be used mainly for threads about autism and ADHD. It would never occur to me to look there for threads about disability.

Lots of people with disabilities really struggle in their lives and can feel very isolated when everyone else seems to be getting along fine in their able-bodied worlds. I think a disability board could really address our isolation and make a positive difference to our lives.

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ThisIsSimplyBeyond · 01/05/2021 10:56

Iirc it's been renamed and moved around a few times but never gets used that much. Then there are a lot of people who "dont identify as disabled" who want eg a chronic pain board and it's silly dividing us into six million disparate categories to keep everyone happy.

I agree btw that a simple "disability" board would make the most sense, could then include ND, chronic MH problems, chronic pain, wheelchair related posts, etc etc etc

ShinySquirrel · 01/05/2021 10:50

This is a brilliant idea. I would never post under 'parents with SN' or whatever it's called, as it just doesn't apply to me. I have chronic conditions which have resulted in disability.

Having everything in one place would be brilliant.

Fiercestcalm · 01/05/2021 10:49

Yes, would also help for those of us who live with someone who has a disability.

HarleyQuinnn · 01/05/2021 10:49

Not just physical disabilities though, I have fibromyalgia, trigeminal neuralgia. Chronic migraines, cluster headaches, coeliac disease and other stuff possible RA/lupus being investigated. It would definitely be nice to have somewhere to come and chat/rant/moan

ThisIsSimplyBeyond · 01/05/2021 10:48

I thought there was one?

Had a look though and I could only find "mners with SN"
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnetters_with_sn

I'm sure there was a disabled parent board, cause I remember someone complaining they weren't a parent Confused

HarleyQuinnn · 01/05/2021 10:42

That's a great idea!

Wheesplat · 01/05/2021 10:39

Not sure about physical disabilities. It would be nice to have somewhere to go for support, but I have an invisible disability.

MarmaladeBumpkin · 01/05/2021 03:44

Definitely agree, this is a great idea

NotanotherboxofFrogs · 01/05/2021 03:40

Another vote ✔

thefelineofthespecies · 01/05/2021 00:35

Yes please! It'd be lovely to build a community and also to have somewhere to post where you know people will 'get' all the complicating factors that come with disability.

maz210 · 01/05/2021 00:32

Yes please! One of my early complaints when I became disabled was that it didn't come with a handbook!

Vital items like wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be a minefield when you're new to them, it would be great to have a dedicated area to chat with people in a similar situation.

MyDcAreMarvel · 01/05/2021 00:29

I would like this too.

ChekhovsWorkshoppedShooter · 30/04/2021 23:57

Maybe titled “physical disabilities”?

slightlysnippy · 30/04/2021 23:51

Excellent suggestion

Apileofballyhoo · 30/04/2021 23:41

Brilliant idea, OP.

LeviAckerman · 30/04/2021 23:38

Yes, please

FictionalCharacter · 30/04/2021 23:37

Another yes vote! Great idea.

Bagelsandbrie · 30/04/2021 23:35

Yes please!

weegiemum · 30/04/2021 23:33

Yes from me too.

StarfishSleeper · 30/04/2021 23:31

Yes here too!

FlowerTink · 30/04/2021 23:29

Yes please!

Akire · 30/04/2021 23:28

It’s been asked and ignored many times. Like you say is a adults with SN board but it’s mainly autism stuff and most adults with disabilities don’t think of themselves as having SN.

UpTheLaganInABubble · 30/04/2021 23:26

Yes please!

Yosami · 30/04/2021 23:14

I'm in !!

Dryadia · 30/04/2021 23:09

I think it would be a good idea, agree posts get lost spread around as they are now.