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Disability

Life with a disability is hard, This I know, but lots of people Are still unaware of Non visible disabilities. These people treat us unfairly, Creating problems and pinning The blame on us for their actions, Leading them to trouble. The reason for their behaviour Unknown, maybe unaware of The law, maybe the way they Were raised, maybe just no sense. Perhaps they don’t like Seeing us succeed in anything. Or do they need training? This I would like to know. Lack of support from them Is lack of effort from us, Especially in work where Support is important. Please support us, Wherever we are. Without support, There is no hope for anyone, Including the non supporters. 28/06/23

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Jan Allison

Date: 6/28/2023 5:26:00 PM

having worked with students with additional needs for 16 years i can relate big time Catherine. sometimes people's attitudes are down to ignorance as not all disabilities are visible. hugs jan xx

Catherine Smillie
Date: 6/29/2023 12:23:00 AM

Yes, it’s hard to tell what people are thinking. Recently, 7 of us including myself received a warning at work for leaving boxes on the shop floor, not restocking the items etc. and there are some colleagues I have never met so I thought these complaints came from someone who doesn’t know me or anything about my disability.