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''I like going to the tech but I wish we could be along with other students and
not in a special class.''
Delegate - Omagh
(Source: A Fair Chance Summary Report) |
''It was at this time that I realised that not only could I not talk - I could
not read or write either - what a catastrophe! I could not speak although my tongue
worked perfectly well and I knew what I wanted to say. I could not always fully
understand what people said to me, although I was not in the slightest deaf; I
could not read, although I could see the words quite clearly on the page - they
just had no meaning; I could not write although by this time I had learnt to
use a pencil with my left hand - I could in fact copy-write quite beautifully.
As with my speech, I know what I wanted to write but I could not find the words,
and even when I could I could not spell them.''
(Source: Speechmatters 'Living after a stroke') |
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''I want what other people take for granted – a flat with friends, a paid job,
and to be able to go out and have fun with friends.''
Jenny |
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''I wish people would try to understand what it is like for me. It's easier for
them to pretend I don't exist.''
Jason |
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''My son has a learning disability. He also has talents. Education is vital to
fulfil his potential. We only want for him what we want for our other children.''
Joanne and John |
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''I'm 38. I have always lived with my parents but now I have got my own place.
I have support in my home but it really feels like I'm living my own life and
deciding things for myself.''
David
(Source: Mencap – To Know is to Understand) |
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''At one time I couldn't even have pictured myself being able to go to work.
I needed the advice and support to set me on the road to get me out of the house
and into the outside world.'' |
''I didn't leave the house for a year and I couldn't look after myself. For a
time, I could hardly comb my hair.''
(Source: Partnership in Action. Action Mental Health) |
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"There is nothing more frustrating than coming across something you're sure you're
going to find really interesting…and then you can't access it"
Dean from Cambridgeshire |
"It's so frustrating having a pile of post that I can't read. Whats the point
sending this to me? The point is to communicate isn't it? If only these companies
took a little time and thought about me when designing things, it would make a
world of difference"
Martin |
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"Many parents feel dispair when their child is diagnosed, they feel helpless
and want others to fix things for them.The reality is we each have to fix things
ourselves, but by joining with other parents we can get teh strength and courage
to do this. We musn't forget that parents who organise are parents themselves,
who are equally despairing and are doing their best. Getting involved by helping
others helps me cope. Don't take no for an answer - mobilise to get servicces,
join with other parents and be a strong voice. It will not only help your child,
it will help all the other children who need services. You will feel better if
you feel you can do something" Maire, Derry, parent Autism NI. |
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