Charlie

Disabled person. Programme Officer for Change100 at Leonard Cheshire. Passionate about disability rights. Queer/bi. Looking for speaking opportunities.

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

So happy to have been a part of this. Give it a watch if you have time.

[Wheels for Wellbeing @Wheels4Well]

🚨 #Disabled #Cyclists needed 👇👇

[Frances Ryan @DrFrancesRyan]

Sunak framing getting people off disability benefits as a “moral mission” is a Victorian dog whistle. It frames being able to work as a virtue and being too sick to as a moral failing. It suggests the solution is, not structural change, but disabled people trying harder.

[Dr Miro Griffiths MBE @MiroGriffiths]

Proud to be an academic consultant for Liz Carr's BBC1 documentary on assisted suicide. Explores the impact on disabled communities. Further thoughts on LinkedIn post: https://t.co/P5vewGy8uy

#BBC1 #assistedsuicide #DisabilityRights

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

@faithcathmary Been really enjoying Loudermilk on Netflix

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

@neilmcrowther It makes me deeply upset to know that people that meet him now won't get to know him as I do. Of course, that's still alive through memories and stories.

But I look at what I think is to come with despair, because that is all we're ever told.

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

@neilmcrowther I try to ask him what he wants, and for now my mum is around to provide the support he might need. He needs a lot more direction with cooking, and has lost a lot of confidence. But as a friend said to me once, we should embrace people as they change.

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

@simonminty Is this for Motability? I had an idea I'd like to raise with them. I'm looking to get a recumbent tricycle, but they are prohibitively expensive. Sometimes to the tune of a small car's cost. Maybe Motability could provide an option to get a trike, with mobility component of PIP.

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

@neilmcrowther @BnsJaneCampbell Such sad news, thank you for sharing.

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

Would Access to Work fund a recumbent trike? What if my contract says that I'm home based? @Wheels4Well

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

The wheelchair goes back today. I'll definitely rent one again though if I need it.

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

I have temporarily become a wheelchair user for long distances, or a lot of walking over one day. It's been amazing on holiday to have extra freedom.

Sadly, it also came with a rite of passage. A total stranger pushed me without my consent.

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

Realistically I'll only keep the chair until my injury improves. It's costly to rent. I'll be sad to see it go.

[Totes AmazePauls. @Kercal]

#A11y question: We have a VI student joining in Sept and I found their tutor worrying about how to audio describe our video materials. Any ideas on tools to rocket boost that process? #accessibility @donasarkar @jennylayfluffy

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

@munkyle It seems to be happening with increased frequency since my back started hurting. No exact cause of injury. A short distance of walking and it happens. Takes 3 days to reset.

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

Has anyone with Cerebral Palsy, or similar, had it where your hip feels like it has ever so slightly moved out of place? Not a full dislocation. Just pain and discomfort with every step. Also got back pain.

Any tips to fix are welcome.

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

@sainsburys Hi Naomi. Would have been bought in person, from this store: https://t.co/MpmBOiy37y

[Charlie @nerdwillis]

Apparently @sainsburys is selling two and a half peppers per bag. It's sealed. This is super weird. Bought yesterday.