Author: Doug Paulley

Wheelchair user and residential care user, sometimes thorn in the side of authorities.

Polled Out!

It’s really, really rubbish that 69% of polling stations are inaccessible. I was forced to vote in the street once, after the school that housed the polling station moved it into an inaccessible classroom without consulting or informing the Council. Then the polling booths are only suitable for people standing up. But at least I…

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Heroes and Villains of 2014

I am truly humbled and embarrassed to have been selected by Professor Peter Beresford OBE as his choice of “Hero” for the year. For those that don’t know him, he is a tireless fighter for human rights for disabled people and others who has done a phenomenal amount to influence the social policy agenda towards…

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Fat Pram

Clogging the corridor train-aisle and bank It’s almost the size of a light-armoured tank The owner is therefore inclined to pull rank “Do’you know I am?” Fat pram, fat pram. Wheelchair give way Don’t you dare make a fuss Mum and her precious are taking the bus The baby on board must be supersize-plus Weight…

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