The relationship between Disability Pride and healing is complex and multifaceted. While Disability Pride can be a powerful tool for self-acceptance and empowerment, it is essential to balance it with the importance of healing and recovery. What is disability pride?Disability pride is the acceptance and honoring of each person’s uniqueness, viewing it as a natural […]
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Walking onto the beach, feeling the sand between your toes and as you step into the ocean you can see your feet through the clear blue water. What a wonderful experience for many, but for some of us who can’t walk, going to the beach may not be such a joyous occasion. First of all […]
We have ALL heard the quote “the only disability in life is a bad attitude”. This quote is profoundly stupid, misleading, and harmful because it oversimplifies the complex nature of disabilities and dismisses the real challenges faced by disabled individuals. What we need is a change in societal attitudes, not a dismissal of the lived […]
2. The Four FriendsThese men were true friends – they saw past the man’s disability. They saw the man himself as a friend and responded to what he needed. They treated him with love, respect and compassion. 3. The CrowdThe Bible account says that those who were present when the man was lowered through the […]
After 50 years of service, The North and West Yorkshire ASBAH had their first ever Community Conference. It was held on the 16th of October, at Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club in Bradford. This was a day planned especially for people in the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus communities to come together and celebrate. There […]
Manningham Housing Association has a new project called Building Bridges Bradford Project of which aims to bring diverse groups and voices together during the Pandemic. Besides building the community, the project aims to tackle mental health. As has been highlighted by the experts and in the media, with the pandemic, some cases of mental health […]
Equality Together Bradford is a local user-led organisation for disabled people, their carers and families. Their services are currently available to people who live in the Bradford Metropolitan District. Some of their services include Self and Group Advocacy. Non Statutory Self & Group Advocacy is about taking control of decisions about yourself and telling others […]
Now that I’m a PURSUN Researcher, I’ve been studying pressure ulcers, prevention and cures. During my research, I’ve noticed we’ve discussed pressure points, mattresses, dieting, hygiene and PICOs, but nobody said anything about transferring techniques and equipment. Ever since my journey to fight against pressure ulcers has started, my transferring techniques have changed. While living […]
The Fight Against Pressure Ulcers Lymphoedema Lymphoedema is a swelling often of your legs which is due to fluid collecting in the tissues under the skin. This can leave you prone to cellulitis and skin breakdown, and can interfere with independence as your legs get heavy and difficult to move. Ask your GP to arrange […]
MORE TIPS Skin ChecksSurfaces- Beware of pressure on pelvic bones depending on how you sit.Keep MovingIncreased Moisture Management because increased moisture could imply or result in heart failure.Nutrition STOP THE PRESSURE!!! http://www.legsmatter.org.
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