#accessibility - Shift.ms

23 Jan 2017 12:59Last reply 23 Jan 2017 21:58

Lack of accessibility :(

I had an appointment today with the MS team, they were going to talk about how to self injection and etc. But unfortunately my morning appointment at 9am was cancelled due to no interpreter. They had an opening at 2pm which they confirm an interpreter will turn up. But on my arrival, I found out the...

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@WinchesterMark

16 Aug 2022 10:23Last reply 22 Nov 2022 21:16

'Thing's' you can get in the Uk 2022 due to MS

I thought I’d post something, that when I was originally diagnosed, would have definitely helped me dealing with the whole sh*t show that is life with MS, and how to at least make it at least a little bit easier. Don’t get me wrong I’m no MS suffering martin lewis (the irony been by nature Im very...

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@billyshift

3 Dec 2021 12:56Last reply 7 Dec 2021 22:19

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities 💚

The UN is calling on governments and campaigners to prioritise disabled inclusivity after COVID made many of us feel left behind. How would you like to see our society increase accessibility, and dismantle barriers for people with disabilities?

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@mutley64

7 Nov 2021 17:47Last reply 8 Nov 2021 12:44

Enjoying Life

Off to see Heaven 17 supported by Pete Wylie at Albert Hall Manchester tonight. They are performing Human Leagues first two albums some 40 years later. I have to say I played both Reproduction and Travelogue constantly as a 17/18 year old Delighted to see Pete Wylie from the Mighty Wah as supp...

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@HappyHen

11 Aug 2021 08:41Last reply 15 Aug 2021 13:58

The double tick disability employer logo?

I have been trying to sort the reasonable adjustments stuff out which has to be done before an application for the Access to Work Scheme can be made. I work at one of the largest Universities in England which has the double tick disability logo. This is meant to show it is responsive and supportive ...

Ashbourne, United Kingdom

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@tessa

4 Mar 2016 15:34Last reply 14 Jun 2021 14:10

Style and design

I thought this was worth a new post....although I have referred to it in a recent comment. As an interior designer and newly diagnosed with ms , I have been totally underwhelmed and depressed by all the grey utilitarian stuff on offer which seems so NHS and BORING I have found a really good onlin...

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@PeterFrancis

16 Aug 2018 12:45Last reply 26 May 2021 16:34

Electric Wheelchair Assessment Passed.

Had my Electric Wheelchair Assessment for Home environment and accessibility, earlier today and I passed, Hurrah!. Now it's all a waiting game, as usual.

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@DominicS

30 Mar 2019 14:39Last reply 4 Feb 2020 07:48

A small victory for the UK MSers

Afternoon all. Some may have seen that I decided to take the Railcard folks to task as their website for Disabled Railcards was opaque and led to many with MS thinking they weren't entitled to a Disabled Persons Railcard. Good News - anyone that can show they have MS - a letter from your GP is fin...

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@SusieT

5 Feb 2018 11:54Last reply 5 Sep 2018 09:45

MS wheelchair using travellers wanted!

Hello, Love travelling? Use a wheelchair? How about spending your time travelling vicariously, getting inspired and inspiring others? My name is Susie, I have MS and I am now in a wheelchair. But I love travelling and even though it is much harder now and way more complicated, I have found loa...

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@FrankyJack

26 Jul 2018 06:53Last reply 30 Jul 2018 13:25

Cruising trip

Morning folks. Hope everyone is keeping well. My mum has always wanted to go see the Northern Lights and all being well, we hope to go early next year with the P&O cruise liner My mum is wheelchair dependent so we thought it may be a bit difficult. Has anyone had any cruising trips while in a w...

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@sturiley

17 Apr 2018 07:07Last reply 5 May 2018 06:04

My blogs

As a wheelchair user, have a look at my blog 'goabilitytravel.blogspot.co.uk' and see what you think. It's a combination of photos and artwork getting around London. I'm not on a pub crawl but I need the accessibility, step free etc, disabled toilet. Most new places are ok, I don't do old and quirky...

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@Slinkygem

2 Nov 2016 11:10Last reply 8 Nov 2016 12:56

Northern lights trip advice

Hi all, I really want to travel and see the northern lights next year, but I am worried about accessibility. I don't use a wheelchair or sticks, but am struggling with fatigue and muscle weakness at the moment. In my minds eye, going to see the northern lights means my worst nightmares. Snow, wal...

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@jman

14 Mar 2013 12:04

Traveling resources in London

useful stuff for traveling on public transport in or to London Accessible Guides from TFL.. for those in London A number of guides are available for download or order as print, in audio or black and white format . Large Print Guides are particularly useful for workspaces or offices, for puttin...

@ChrisH

31 Oct 2022 13:32 EditedLast reply 31 Oct 2022 18:53

Cinema.

I’m a film fan and love the cinema. Up until lockdown I was going to the Everyman cinemas, loved those big sofa’s even though it is a little pricey…(a lot pricey) More recently I’ve started to go to the Odeon, moreover, the Odeon Luxe. I don’t know if this is just near to me or all over but it’s a ...

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@selma15

31 Mar 2022 14:26Last reply 31 Mar 2022 20:08

moving

i want to move out and leave college but with all my appointments and needing special accessibility half the time i feel so lost yk

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@Negimaru

23 Dec 2021 11:22Last reply 12 Feb 2022 16:03

I give up: UPDATE

UPDATE: Hello everybody. Thank you for the wonderful support and advice everybody has given me. I now know the people I need to talk to get some sort of help. This is for Warwickshire. Your area maybe different. 1. Warwickshire County Council for a Accessibility Assessment. 2. Community nursing ...

Rugby, Warwickshire, UK

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@Clune_Ems

25 Nov 2022 13:35Last reply 26 Nov 2022 04:00

Seizure’s

I’m a bit worried I’ve been having saizure’s mainly at night I sometimes zone out in the day as well. I’ve been feeling really worried about nothing I’ve been struggling with walking so I’m using a wheelchair. I’m struggling to get on with it I feel really tired all the time. Sorry just needed to sh...

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@ShirleyG

24 Nov 2022 17:05Last reply 25 Nov 2022 18:23

What is the scariest thing your MS is doing.

I think mine is my cognitive issues, with me my physical issues are not too bad yet, so people judge me when they hear I am on disability as I don't "look the part" so I can't be disabled, but spend a day with me and you will see different, sometimes I cannot remember something that happened second...

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@Chevy_bel_air

20 Nov 2022 12:42Last reply 20 Nov 2022 13:36

Vascular insufficiency pt. 2

So, A while back I posted about this subject and what it is. I don't know how many read it but a brief summary because it is common with MS I found out. Basically it's that your veins have started to get smaller not allowing proper circulation to a part of your body. Mostly legs causing edema. After...

Yulee, United States

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@Mswebb611

6 Sep 2022 01:47Last reply 20 Nov 2022 03:45

Walker vs Rollator

Hello everyone, does anyone use a walker that use to use a rollator? Does anyone use a rollator that use to a walker? I’m trying to figure out which one people prefer.

Atlanta, GA, USA

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