In this episode of I’m Disabled… So What? we sit down with Tom Moores, Lead Instructor at Calvert Devon. Tom shares how Calvert has been opening doors to life changing adaptive adventures like climbing, canoeing, and horse riding for disabled people of all ages. We also talk about the centre’s incredible resilience, including how it faced the real risk of closure and what that meant for the community who rely on its services. Tom reflects on the importance of keeping spaces like Calvert alive...
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In this episode of I’m Disabled… So What? we sit down with Tom Moores, Lead Instructor at Calvert Devon. Tom shares how Calvert has been opening doors to life changing adaptive adventures like climbing, canoeing, and horse riding for disabled people of all ages. We also talk about the centre’s incredible resilience, including how it faced the real risk of closure and what that meant for the community who rely on its services. Tom reflects on the importance of keeping spaces like Calvert alive...
Disability Life Admin and Interactions in Public With Hannah Deakin
I'm Disabled... So What?
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2 months ago
Disability Life Admin and Interactions in Public With Hannah Deakin
In this episode of I’m Disabled… So What?!, Lauren and Heather are reunited and joined by disability advocate and writer Hannah Deakin for an honest and deeply relatable chat. They dive into the overwhelming world of disability life admin, from medical forms and benefit assessments to the mental toll of constantly proving your needs. But the conversation doesn’t stop there… Hannah also shares her experiences of public interactions as a wheelchair user, including unsolicited comments, soc...
I'm Disabled... So What?
In this episode of I’m Disabled… So What? we sit down with Tom Moores, Lead Instructor at Calvert Devon. Tom shares how Calvert has been opening doors to life changing adaptive adventures like climbing, canoeing, and horse riding for disabled people of all ages. We also talk about the centre’s incredible resilience, including how it faced the real risk of closure and what that meant for the community who rely on its services. Tom reflects on the importance of keeping spaces like Calvert alive...