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7 Daily Hurdles, UN Snubs, and Personal Journeys
Manage episode 378748781 series 1573684
Forbes Online posted an article which showed the 7 things disabled people have to think about, which non-disabled types don’t have to. Simon thinks it’s informative and helpful, like an access rider. Phil bemoans why we still need to tell people the basics.
There are big concerning issues relating to disability right now.
Why isn’t the UK Government meeting with the UN about its obligations under the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities?
How do you justify the possible closures of ticket offices at train stations, which will impact disabled travellers more than most?
As is our way, it’s personal, too. We make an appointment with Phil’s radiotherapy treatment and head to the athletics stadium where Simon competed at the World Dwarf Games in Cologne.
LINKS
Forbes 7 Things Disabled People Have To Think About Every Day
Andrew Pulrang @AndrewPulrang
Unlimited What is an Access Rider
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Disability Rights UK Government refuses to attend
Ministers skip UN meeting on disability rights
BBC Tanni-Grey Thompson says big problems for disabled passengers with ticket office closures
Chapters
1. 7 Daily Hurdles, UN Snubs, and Personal Journeys (00:00:00)
2. Prostate Problems (00:00:48)
3. Simon Medal Winner (00:13:11)
4. Ticket Office Closures (00:33:27)
5. UN Snubbed (00:46:32)
6. Seven Things (00:50:05)
7. Listener's Corner (00:58:40)
107 episodes
Manage episode 378748781 series 1573684
Forbes Online posted an article which showed the 7 things disabled people have to think about, which non-disabled types don’t have to. Simon thinks it’s informative and helpful, like an access rider. Phil bemoans why we still need to tell people the basics.
There are big concerning issues relating to disability right now.
Why isn’t the UK Government meeting with the UN about its obligations under the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities?
How do you justify the possible closures of ticket offices at train stations, which will impact disabled travellers more than most?
As is our way, it’s personal, too. We make an appointment with Phil’s radiotherapy treatment and head to the athletics stadium where Simon competed at the World Dwarf Games in Cologne.
LINKS
Forbes 7 Things Disabled People Have To Think About Every Day
Andrew Pulrang @AndrewPulrang
Unlimited What is an Access Rider
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Disability Rights UK Government refuses to attend
Ministers skip UN meeting on disability rights
BBC Tanni-Grey Thompson says big problems for disabled passengers with ticket office closures
Chapters
1. 7 Daily Hurdles, UN Snubs, and Personal Journeys (00:00:00)
2. Prostate Problems (00:00:48)
3. Simon Medal Winner (00:13:11)
4. Ticket Office Closures (00:33:27)
5. UN Snubbed (00:46:32)
6. Seven Things (00:50:05)
7. Listener's Corner (00:58:40)
107 episodes
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