People’s stories

Hi my name is Thomas and I am 11 years old. I am autistic and can at times find communicating difficult. My mum helps make sure that I always have a safe space to talk as when we are out I can sometimes say the wrong thing. Reading and understanding emotions is one of the …

My name is Sarah and I am 37 years old. I am autistic and have ADHD, Dyslexia, as well as a number of other diagnoses. Most people when they meet me don’t believe I am any of my diagnoses and this can cause me to come across many challenges in my life. I have a …

My name is Jill Clark and I am 31. I have a Disability called Cerebral Palsy which affects my speech. Even although I don’t have any speech due to my disability, from a young age I have always got something to say and people will say I never shut up!  AAC has been a big …

Jill Clark @ToiletWoman1  Hello, my name is Jill and I have Cerebral Palsy which affects my speech therefore I am a Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) user.  I use a communication device called Accent 100. I use a programme called LLL and I use a tracker dot to access my programme on my device. The …

Blog based on interview with Lisa Kerr How are people meant to use online services if they are older, have a disability or don’t have access to the internet?  I understand and can express myself well if I get the chance. I have visual impairments, learning difficulties and dyslexia. You need to take all these …