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by XIX
Sat May 20, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: My coping strategies - what are yours?
Replies: 44
Views: 47226

Re: My coping strategies - what are yours?

Public Transport: Cope with finance for travel by getting a Doctor to write you a letter explaining your disability in detail, to take to the town hall with local Council for a bus pass, category 6 on the application form. Bus pass means, don't have to carry money, or have apps for transport on my p...
by XIX
Sat May 20, 2017 1:34 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Music
Replies: 11
Views: 10048

Re: Music

I like metal black, death, doom to name a few, soundtracks to films, classical, grunge, such as Alice in Chains. I like female vocalists such as Zola Jesus, something a bit different.

I find dance music, country music, rap music, most pop music, not my cup of tea.
by XIX
Sat May 20, 2017 1:14 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: Dispraxic people working retail?
Replies: 7
Views: 6424

Re: Dispraxic people working retail?

I have worked in retail before and didn't feel it was the right structure for me, lack of support and understanding. If, you get it to work with you, it helps but there is support out there, such as work choice that help people get into work and support you during your time at work, it's usually wit...
by XIX
Sat May 20, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: What is your job?
Replies: 35
Views: 21013

Re: What is your job?

I work as a passenger assistant, transporting children to special needs schools. I also work as a support worker for adults that may have special health needs, require 24/7 care and have learning disabilities.
by XIX
Sat May 20, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Here for support and inspiration
Replies: 1
Views: 2446

Here for support and inspiration

Hi, I have Dyspraxia and Dyslexia. I like open-minded people, love dogs, films, metal nature, music, board game cafes and dark humour. I find some people can underestimate people that have learning disabilities, or just cannot fathom what it's like to have one. They cannot see it so that must mean w...