Wow, this really blew up! Want to support my work at @WheelieQueer? You can donate or sponsor a disabled client so that I can support their disability benefits claim: https://t.co/ajckC0Ogwc The link includes different payment methods (GoFundMe and Crowdfunder coming soon)

Honestly, I am at a loss what to do right now. Even my social worker isn't getting a response from them (who referred me to them). I have previously had excellent service from this fire dept when renting, so this is extremely disappointing that they would breach the law. 3/

It places me at significant personal risk, especially as my husband is frequently away for work. If there were a fire overnight, I would not be aware. This is a clear and present risk. I have sent several emails to the fire service and yet, no response 🫠 2/

5 months since I was referred to @Tyne_Wear_FRS ...And I still haven't received a Deaf accessible smoke alarm, as they claim that if I need 'a signing person', my husband (who works full-time as a civil servant) must provide this 🫠 Not only is this illegal, but: 1/

He is just Like This He is the son of a tram conductor and husband of a retired teacher. He is for the working people through and through 🥰

So, my great-uncle apparently just tried to tip the social worker who was assessing their needs and then tried to pay for the shower seat 😂 "but it doesn't feel fair we get it for free! Others need it more! " Ummm uncle Eddie where do you think your taxes go 🤔

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Today in why live auto/AI captions is inferior to subtitles Me: is it when you're in a busy environment, or does it fluctuate? Live captions: ...or does it fuck you? 🙈🫠

On zoom with my great-uncle and aunt last week. Uncle goes into another room. Aunt: you like books on the isle of man don't you? Me: I do! Aunt: Eddie has some wonderful ones, I'll get them ready for your visit now Uncle comes back: Where are all my books?? Best duo 😂

as we are in the festive season, i’d encourage anyone that knows someone with a hearing loss to make conscious efforts to keep them included in the festivities. if you’re not quite sure how to do that, ask them. whilst deaf people are constantly providing tips, it’s better to ask

Disabled people are NOT bankrupting Britain #Dispatches

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I think @IsabelOakeshott does know @MotabilityOps cars aren’t free. It’s a charity that allows disabled people to lease cars, mobility scooters, or powered wheelchairs by using some or all of the mobility part of their benefit. You have to have enough points to qualify.

Not to mention that the majority (but not all) of disabled claimants are claiming for more than one condition. This frequently includes both physical AND mental health, they are not as separate as you think! Stress causes physical symptoms, which impacts wellbeing and MH. 4/

(and before anyone asks, I say this as someone with academic, professional and personal experience: I have 2 neuropsych degrees, 30 years lived experience as a disabled person and over 4 years as a benefits adviser working an average of 4 cases a week) 3/

Moreover, PIP descriptor points look at 1. the impact NOT diagnosis, and 2. support needed Examples given include prompting (encouragement) and also showcase impact of 'overwhelming psychological distress' ..But you must have missed that in your diligent reading, huh? 2/

Then you CLEARLY don't understand the PIP criteria. The very definition you described is "long-term physical OR mental health...", yet all the examples of conditions you disbelieved were either mental health or affect the brain in some way e.g. neurodivergence No sense 🤷🏻 1/

Absolutely have to call-out Isobel Oakeshott. To say benefit claimants are 'parasites', sit on the sofa, drive their 'free motability' is completely outrageous. At @scope we call out ableism. Call out discrimination. And to not let language like this go unchecked. Shame.

and yes, my great-uncle and aunt (88 and 89) always get into a tiff around this despite both being on the eastern coast of IOM, because she's from Maughold (more north) and he's from Douglas (more south) so have different ways of carving moots and versions of the song 😂

Did you know that I come from a Manx family, from at least 1500? That's right, I'm the 17th gen! You'll see no pumpkins, but moots (turnips) - #HopTuNaa is one of the oldest continuous Manx celebrations, before Halloween, full of carving, divination, dance and song!