STUBS-Disability LIFE

26/08/2026

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21/08/2026

DISABLED PERSONS COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME

Living in theUK you may be eligible for Disabled Band Reduction Scheme

If you are considered elgible this lowers your council tax bill by one property band if your home has extra space or special features for disability related needs.

This can include an extra bathroom, specific therapy room, or indoor wheelchair space

I applied for this approximately 5 years ago and wasnt successful. However tried again this year and was even elgible for back dated payment until when became ambulatory wheelchair user.

So this is your reminder that presentation symptoms of disability changes. As such so can your elgiblity for many services resources and schemes.
https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-for-disabled-people

20/08/2026

If you're an adult who is caring for a child or young person with SEND you will be eligible for a carer's assessment.

The carer’s needs are usually included within the child or young person’s social care assessment ( Children and Families Act 2014(

When 'your child' is an adult you are elgible for a seperate carers assessment ( Care Act 2014)

As a parent or carer of a child or young person with SEND you have the right to ask for an assessment of your own needs.

The assessment will consider your needs, circumstances, health and wellbeing and how your caring responsibilities impact the rest of your life.

Carers assessment will cover your caring role, your feelings about caring whether you think its sustainable, your physical, mental and emotional health, and how caring affects your work, leisure, education, wider family etc

Additionally if you are a young carer you are also elgible for assessment and support

Contact Childrens or Adult Social Service today to request your assessment.

18/08/2026

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15/08/2026

THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT DOLPHINS...

I have been trying to get an opportunity to have some version of a dolphin experience for years.

I FINALLY DID IT !!

However it almost didnt happen. As when i attempted to book for dolphin and picture experience i was discouraged and told it would be up to the trainer/s.

They were unsure whether they could accomodate my disability mobility limitations.

I was told to wait until almost everyone had left after the show and see.

The more people i saw have there experience, the more my anxiety built. I had to make peace with them probably saying ' sorry we cant accomodate you'

Thoughts were; how was i going to step into the pool ?. What if i lose balance?, fall in water?, fall ? and cause a scene.

However they said yes !! and i even kissed a dolphin

Thanks to the support of total of two trainers to get over the edge and two more strangers to get out, i got my experience.🐬🐬

Thanks to the stranger that took the pictures.📸

This experience was a reminder of the importance of having trust and little faith in strangers.

Reminding me that i dont need to have all the steps planned out. Sometimes just trust and take the first step

15/08/2026

Words from JASON ARDAY Good Law Project

https://goodlawproject.org/an-update-from-jason-arday/

11/08/2026

MANY INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES DISLIKE ASKING FOR HELP BECAUSE....

In discussion with individuals with chronic illness and disabilities these are the reasons given

Often asking for help can threaten personal autonomy

Occassionally invites intrusive questioning

Can leave individual feeling in debt to another person for help support provided

Often ' costs' financially physically and emotionally

Well-meaning helpers can taking over control rather than listening to your expression of needs and wants

Helpers often feel entitled to 'compensation' gratitude for help provided above average

Do you agree ? Do you disagree ? Or feel that there are other reasons for disliking asking for help ?

10/08/2026

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

You have a legal right to free special assistance why flying to and from UK airports.This applies when flying from any UK airport on any airline, or arriving at a UK airport on a UK or EU-registered airline

Special assistance when flying covers airport navigation, mobility support, security screening, and boarding help.

You are elgible for this support whether you regularly use a wheelchair or not. For those fluctuating conditions where walking long distance you may want to consider this as distance to gates is looooonnng. ( this may mean airport wheelchair or transit buggy provided)

Special assistance includes terminal transit from drop-off areas, car parks, or public transport to the gate. If you travel arrangements include coach you may be provide free taxi to airport.

You receive dedicated help through security lanes and passport control. ( As we all had private wheelchairs scooters we just played ' follow the leader' escorted through security today)

Individuals with hidden disability support, includes optional Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards or badges.

Priority pre-boarding and assistance getting to your cabin seat ( dependent on country leaving or entering uk pre boarding options available, however support to plan and seat always available)

For those unsure about accessing special assistance, remember goal is to preserve energy and reduce pain so you can enjoy your holiday.

As someone who is ambulatory wheelchair user and presentation of disability changed over the years, accepting this assistance has been an adjustment. However thinking of it as V.I.P or being celebrity for day was the key for me

09/08/2026