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Wait… I’m an Authority? The Things I Actually Know a Lot About

On what subject(s) are you an authority?

You know when someone asks you a question and your brain just stops working for a second? That was me when I read:

“On what subject(s) are you an authority?”

I blinked. I blinked again.

Authority? Me?

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The PE Teacher Who Taught Me More Than Sport

What makes a teacher great?

When people talk about great teachers, they often mention the ones who helped them pass a big exam or inspired them to chase a dream job. But for me, a truly great teacher is someone who adapts — someone who sees every student not as a challenge, but as a chance to do things differently.

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🦿“Hamstrings and Hospital Gowns: My 7-Year-Old Surgery Saga”

Have you ever had surgery? What for?

Let me take you back to when I was seven years old — a time of school lunches, glittery pencils, and, oh yeah… hamstring surgery.

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“The Time My Blood Decided to Quit (And How Broccoli Became My Best Friend)”

not gonna lie, this was quite saying yes, but I’m Home happy and on the way up so

So, I had what was supposed to be a routine haematology appointment. You know, go in, talk blood stuff, go home. Simple. Except my blood had other plans.

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The Last Leg in Paris: Comedy Meets the Paralympics

The last 11 days of The Last Leg in Paris have been packed with action, as the comedy trio of Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, and Alex Brooker presented live from Paris, giving their humorous take on the 2024 Paralympic Games. Here’s a summary of the key moments:

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: A Closing Ceremony to Remember

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony on September 8, 2024, at the Stade de France. The ceremony celebrated the athletes’ achievements and featured an eclectic lineup of performances and symbolic moments.

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“Historic Triumphs and Emotional Highs: Highlights from Day 10 of the Paris Paralympics”

Day 10 of the Paris Paralympics was action-packed, featuring key events across various sports as the competition neared its conclusion.

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“Medal Thrills and Record Breakers: Day 9 at the Paris Paralympics”

Day 9 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics delivered a series of unforgettable performances, as athletes from around the world battled for gold and shattered records in numerous disciplines.

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Day 8 of the Paris Paralympics: Thrills, Records, and Medals

Day 8 of the Paris Paralympics was packed with exhilarating performances across multiple disciplines, as athletes from around the globe vied for glory in various events. Here’s a round-up of the day’s key highlights:

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“Gold Rush and Record-Breaking Triumphs: Highlights from Day 7 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics”

Day 7 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics was packed with thrilling performances and significant achievements across multiple sports

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“Medal Triumphs and Record-Breaking Feats: Highlights from Day Six of the Paris 2024 Paralympics”

Day six of the Paris 2024 Paralympics featured an exciting mix of triumphs and intense competition across various sports. Here are some of the highlights:

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Thrilling Victories and Record Performances Mark Day Five of the Paris 2024 Paralympics

Day five of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games was packed with excitement as athletes competed in various events, leading to some memorable moments and historic victories.

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“Thrills and Firsts: Day Four of the Paris 2024 Paralympics”

Day four of the Paris 2024 Paralympics was marked by intense competition and memorable moments across various sports.

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“Triumphs and Tension: Day Three of the Paris 2024 Paralympics”

Day three of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games was packed with intense competition and remarkable achievements across multiple sports.

In Para athletics, there were several standout performances. Notably, in the Men’s Shot Put F12, Elbek Sultonov from Uzbekistan clinched the gold, while Ukraine’s Volodymyr Ponomarenko and Roman Danyliuk took silver and bronze, respectively. In the Women’s Discus Throw F57, Algeria’s Nassima Saifi won gold,

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Day Two of the Paris 2024 Paralympics: A Detailed Recap

Day two of the Paris 2024 Paralympics brought a blend of record-breaking performances, intense competition, and historic firsts across multiple sports. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the action:

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Autism Awareness: Why Understanding Matters

Autism Awareness day is a day recognised around the world helping awareness with people who are on the Autism Spectrum.

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Pros and cons of disability

Lilly’s Disability Cons

Don’t get me wrong in life you never ask to be born with a disability.

In my opinion the cons of disability are you have to find different ways to do everyday tasks, others would take for granted.

Take walking as an example I can do it however I walk with K-Walker or Cruts and that’s only indoors I use a wheelchair when out and about. Continue reading “Pros and cons of disability” →

National cerebral palsy Day

 

So the Cerebral Palsy was first documented by a English Surgeon called William Little and it was discovered by good old Will in the year 1860 he came across this confusing condition affecting young children which was causing stiffness and muscles spasms in the legs Continue reading “National cerebral palsy Day” →

Access to Buildings: Why Wheelchair Access Matters

Ok I thought I’d put this into a post because being a wheelchair user myself it’s really important to me. Now I can’t remember when buy Continue reading “Access to Buildings: Why Wheelchair Access Matters” →

Your Have A Unique Perspective – Business Needs You!

Thank you so much to Lilly for inviting me to write to you today. I really hope it inspires people to do some incredible things!

Who Am I?

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TFL Issues: The Problems Wheelchair Users Face on Public Transport

Hello, everybody, I will come back to my channel in this video I will be telling you some of the issues that wheelchair users face on public transport.

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Different types of communication aids

A short statement from Elizabeth Howard

only tried light writer I use phine on it and notes I have had lots of issues with battery running down. Mrs armitage sorted out so I could have one. It would depend on their disability.

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Dealing with cerebral palsy Sally Ann’s story

Dear Cerebral Palsy,

I do not hate you. I do not regret you. In fact, I feel blessed to have been able to grow with you. To be quite honest, I did not feel any of this love and acceptance until recently. I’m sorry. You see, throughout most of my life I have had what felt like a hole in my heart. An emptiness that I assumed was due to me not fitting in among my peers or in society. In actuality, this emptiness was created by me. It wasn’t that I longed for acceptance from my peers or society, but I longed for it in myself.

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Dealing with cerebral palsy

 

Can you explain what your disability is

 

Okay? Cutting a long story short  I have cerebral palsy  it’ means that I can’t walk  i’m primerrly a wheelchair user  and I need help with everyday tasks  Issues I have overcome of things like learning to Continue reading “Dealing with cerebral palsy” →

Dealing with epilepsy

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Explain what your disability is?

I have suffered from epilepsy since I was 4&half years old. Along with epilepsy, I have a moderate learning disability and I am on the autistic spectrum.

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Dealing with Asperger’s Syndrome

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Explain what your disability is?

I have Asperger’s Syndrome (a type of Autism), which is thought of as a learning difficulty or learning disability; it basically means my brain works differently to the brains of neurotypical people. Some people think someone having Asperger’s is a bad thing as we find some things (such as socialising and eye contact) difficult but I think we’re just different, as we often find some things easier than other people (such as maths and remembering things).

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