Last summer, when Mary Laver carried the Olympic torch along Newcastle’s New Bridge Street buoyed up by the cheers and applause of the crowds lining the route, it was as a British hero. The former RAF servicewoman has rheumatoid arthritis … Continue reading
Tanni Grey Thomson has been turned down for the position of Head of Sport England in favour of Nick Bittel Chief Executive of the London Marathon, some people are questioning this decision but did anyone really think the government would … Continue reading
Can anyone remember the Paralympic Games this year, how the Paralympians were hailed as “Superhumans” and us ordinary disabled folk as “Scroungers” and Benefit Cheats, anyone remember that? Well it seems that the Paralympic stars are now afraid of what will happen … Continue reading
I had to laugh after reading an article in the “Independent” today about how some of the Paralympians are pissed off they didn’t get as much recognition as their able-bodied comrades. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/backlash-of-the-paralympians-athletes-claim-double-standards-in-sport-honours-8433332.html What the fuck do they honestly expect, are they … Continue reading
Disabled protesters occupied the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games headquarters in an attempt to have IT firm Atos dropped as an official sponsor. The action took place at the Albion Street offices of the Games on Tuesday at around 11am, when … Continue reading
Journalism in the UK over the last decade or so has seen a decline in the standard of Journalism, indeed Leo McKInstry’s article in the “Daily Express” shows that where a story is concerned facts are unimportant. http://www.express.co.uk/ourcomments/view/344254/Leo-McKinstry McKinstry say’s “The … Continue reading
Article by Paul Smith – Founder of Atos Victims Group I haven’t watched any of the Paralympic Games, not because I don’t applaud the personal endeavours and struggles of the athletes involved, I don’t watch the games because I know … Continue reading
Coalition praises athletes but overlooks others, says survey Article by Matt Chorley & Megan Archer Four in 10 people believe the Government is not doing enough to support people with disabilities, as ministers face charges of hypocrisy for talking up … Continue reading
Article by Francesca Martinez for the Independent Francesca’s Personal Website When David Cameron made his comments at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics, I admit I felt a bit sick. His talk about the “inspirational” athletes while the Government carefully … Continue reading
Disabled people peacefully protesting against government cuts that are killing disabled people were physically attacked by police in a demonstration outside the Department for Work and Pensions today. Without any provocation from the peaceful protesters who had gathered … Continue reading