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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.

OP posts:
OneCalamerra · 29/04/2021 19:24

Good idea. I’ve posted previously in various sections, but it would be nice to have a “go to”.

WaldenintheWoods · 29/04/2021 19:26

Ooh good idea! Smile Yes please

rainbowthoughts · 29/04/2021 19:27

This is a great idea

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LilyMumsnet · 30/04/2021 19:44

Hi OP

Thanks so much for the suggestion - we will keep our eye on this thread and keep note of the interest in the topic. Flowers

VaggieMight · 30/04/2021 19:47

This is a great idea. It would be useful to have all the things mentioned in one place.

naemates · 30/04/2021 19:48

Would definitely be very welcome on here

TaVeryMuchLove · 30/04/2021 19:52

Good idea

MamaWeasel · 30/04/2021 19:53

Definitely!

LifeBeginsNow · 30/04/2021 20:12

I'd find this really helpful too. I'm newly disabled and have sort of been left to get on with things. My mobility is poor but having somewhere to ask questions or see recommendations would be incredibly helpful.
Just this week I was in Lakeland and found a wash basket with pop out legs for £20. It's a game changer for me as I dont need to bend down to pick up each item. Apart from my walking stick and occasional use of the Shopmobility wheelchair, I don't really have anything else to help me. Sharing ideas would be fantastic.
Maybe the suggested chronic pain section could be incorporated in here too as it is a disability in itself!

cerealgamechanger · 30/04/2021 20:22

Brilliant idea 👍🏻

FlossBoss1987 · 30/04/2021 21:36

I think this is a great idea

thesparklingdiamond · 30/04/2021 22:11

Great idea

Jasmin82 · 30/04/2021 22:52

Brilliant idea

Nooneelse · 30/04/2021 22:58

Great idea, I fully support this.

Strongswans · 30/04/2021 23:05

Fantastic idea, would be great to have a place to discuss our disabilities.

5zeds · 30/04/2021 23:07

I thought that’s what the SN boards wereConfused

Dryadia · 30/04/2021 23:09

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

Yosami · 30/04/2021 23:14

I'm in !!

UpTheLaganInABubble · 30/04/2021 23:26

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.

FlowerTink · 30/04/2021 23:29

Yes please!

StarfishSleeper · 30/04/2021 23:31

Yes here too!

weegiemum · 30/04/2021 23:33

Yes from me too.

Bagelsandbrie · 30/04/2021 23:35

Yes please!

FictionalCharacter · 30/04/2021 23:37

Another yes vote! Great idea.