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  1. Trish
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    USA: News from #MEAction

    From an email: #MEAction to Hold Press Conference on ME & long COVID! #MEAction is thrilled to announce that we are hosting a press conference...
    Thread by: Trish, Mar 18, 2021, 24 replies, in forum: News from Organisations
  2. rvallee
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    Current forms and checklists for disability

    I'm probably asking for something that already exists in a thread somewhere but can't find what I'm looking for and I can't figure out the terms...
    Thread by: rvallee, Sep 18, 2021, 12 replies, in forum: Work, Finances and Disability Insurance
  3. Andy
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    Editorial: Lancet: "Disability—a neglected issue in public health"

    "More than 1 billion people, around 15% of the global population, have some form of disability. Disabilities include long-term sensory, mental,...
    Thread by: Andy, Jul 4, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Other Health News and Research
  4. rvallee
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    Massive Science article: We must reckon with our ableism if we want healthcare to work for people

    This is the kind of issue that makes physicians roll their eyes, which is exactly why it is important to discuss as it can't be fixed from the...
    Thread by: rvallee, Jun 17, 2021, 32 replies, in forum: Other Health News and Research
  5. Roy S
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    USA: PBS NewsHour segment April 2021 features disability advocate Rivka Solomon discussing ME/cfs and long COVID

    Rivka on Twitter: "Tonight, the @PBS @NewsHour w/ @JudyWoodruff airs a piece on #MEcfs. Thx to an amazing @MassMECFS volunteer for this graphic....
    Thread by: Roy S, Apr 22, 2021, 16 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS News
  6. InitialConditions
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    [Blog] How Singer-Songwriter John Prine Helped Me Accept A Life of Illness

    This is a beautiful piece about becoming chronically ill, learning to cope under the extreme burden, and accepting a new reality. It was written...
    Thread by: InitialConditions, Apr 8, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: Lifestyle Management
  7. Wyva
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    Washington Post article: How the able-bodied can do better with disabled neighbors like me (author has ME)

    By Litsa Dremousis "As is true for many disabled Americans, my health-care costs resemble pipe bombs that keep blowing up my bank account,...
    Thread by: Wyva, Apr 4, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS News
  8. Sly Saint
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    UK - EHRC (Equality and Human Rights Commission)failed to consult its own disabled advisers before snubbing DWP deaths probe: July 2020

    The equality watchdog failed to consult its own committee of disabled advisers before deciding not to investigate deaths of benefit claimants that...
    Thread by: Sly Saint, Jul 10, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Other Health News and Research
  9. Sly Saint
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    Article (Canada): Park resident granted Premier’s Council Award May 2020

    A local resident has been awarded one of the province’s highest honours. Linda MacDonald, who lives in Sherwood Park, received the Premier’s...
    Thread by: Sly Saint, May 9, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS News
  10. Sly Saint
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    Article in Guardian: Covid lockdown opening up world for people with disabilities Apr 2020

    While the coronavirus pandemic has led to unprecedented restrictions for billions of people, for many with disabilities, the lockdown has...
    Thread by: Sly Saint, Apr 20, 2020, 15 replies, in forum: Epidemics (including Covid-19)
  11. InitialConditions
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    UK: UC50 (Universal Credit) or PIP diary

    Has anyone submitted a diary along with their ESA/UC or PIP form? I am struggling with what to write and include. I've seen some PIP diaries...
    Thread by: InitialConditions, Apr 4, 2020, 21 replies, in forum: Work, Finances and Disability Insurance
  12. Sly Saint
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    Article: Woman with ME models and dances with her wheelchair in George at Asda ad to show ambulatory wheelchair users exist -Feb 2020

    Kate Stanforth lives with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) – a condition that is also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Her symptoms started...
    Thread by: Sly Saint, Feb 21, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS News
  13. rvallee
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    'The victimisation was horrible': why are so many disabled lawyers treated badly?

    A new study says that more than half of disabled lawyers have experienced bullying or discrimination at work When Isobel Rogers, 29, who has...
    Thread by: rvallee, Feb 16, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Work, Finances and Disability Insurance
  14. Sly Saint
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    Article: 'They don't know the reality': Artist living with ME says candidates need to listen to those who are disabled Jan 2020

    Corina Duyn had to open a window in her home to speak to a general election candidate – she could not get to the door because she is disabled....
    Thread by: Sly Saint, Jan 30, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS News
  15. ladycatlover
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    Which computer for someone with Parkinson's Disease

    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2020/jan/23/which-is-the-best-pc-for-someone-who-has-parkinsons I thought some of the suggestions...
    Thread by: ladycatlover, Jan 23, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Lifestyle Management
  16. Sly Saint
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    Lincolnshire County Council; Children's social care 2020

    Eligibility Children may be assessed through our Early Help team, Social Care teams and/or the Children with Disabilities Team. In order for a...
    Thread by: Sly Saint, Jan 11, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: 2020 UK NICE ME/CFS Guideline
  17. Sly Saint
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    Article: Oliver Vaughan-Jones Has Big Plans For Improvement to the Adaptive Ski Industry -Dec 2019

    In 2008 Oliver’s heart and soul grew ever stronger, however not by choice but rather in the form of answering to his greatest challenge. That...
    Thread by: Sly Saint, Dec 7, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS News
  18. Sly Saint
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    Article: Tesco launch sunflower lanyard scheme to help shoppers with hidden disabilities Dec 2019

    Tesco has taken steps to help shoppers with hidden disabilities by launching the sunflower lanyard scheme in stores across the UK. The...
    Thread by: Sly Saint, Dec 5, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  19. Sly Saint
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    New ASU (Arizona State University) degree program to provide more nuanced understanding of disability

    The Disabilities Studies program is one of only a few full degree programs like it, and it is open to students of all majors. “Not only do we...
    Thread by: Sly Saint, Oct 18, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS News
  20. Trish
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    Huff Post: 'I Sometimes Feel Defeated By My Disability – And That's Okay', 2019, Pippa Stacey

    Excellent article in Huff Post by a woman with ME who was told to exercise, and suffered as a result. I Sometimes Feel Defeated By My Disability...
    Thread by: Trish, Oct 1, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS News
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