KNOWING when to give up can be an extremely difficult decision to have to make.
For some disabled people their disability is very obvious, for others their problems are hidden out of sight Brain injury is a very good example of an internal injury that’s out of sight, even though a brain injury can also have very serious effects on the limbs such as paralysis and loss of motor control etc.
Seven years ago before I had my brain haemorrhage and became disabled, Wimbledon week was so frustrating because I always wanted to check up on how the British players were doing, but I had to work along with most others.
For the past seven years, since I became disabled and visually impaired, I have had many things to contend with.
I have always encouraged other disabled people to be adventurous and try things like sailing or cycling.
As we approach the election it seems inevitable that from what the politicians are saying that there will be more cuts during the next parliament to services for disabled, elderly and vulnerable people.
Gavin Hageman is refusing to be held back by disability
Gaving Hageman talks about the difficulties of moving house when disabled.
AS A visually impaired person, I find that people often offer me help perhaps across the road or something like that.
Gavin Hageman is refusing to be held back by disability
