Invisibility


After reading Adesola's blog on Monday it brought me to a close to home topic. As you can see in the picture below a green updated disabled sign compared to the previous blue sign labelling wheelchair users only.

Even though I have a disabled key it is still easily accessible for anyone to purchase through amazon £3.79. I got mine through from my IBD nurse.

I have encountered discrimination whilst using my key. At Waterloo Station I had an argument with the toilet attendant even though I had my key!  She was blind and bias to the fact I probably needed that toilet more than someone in a wheelchair due to the nature of my condition, I need the loo ….. a lot but you cannot see my ulcers.  

A trip to Wimbledon Theatre also put me in an uncomfortable situation. I questioned a huge line of people for the disabled toilet unfortunately it wasn't a radar lock door. The response was 'Well you should have said something' my response 'You shouldn't be using it in the first place'.

Because I am fully aware 'Not every disability is visible' so final thoughts.
Next time you see someone like myself looking normal but on the inside I am in pain and I am sick.
Think back to this post. Some people are genuine where as there will be some like the theatre people who make my journey harder.






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  1. Tara Warburton12 March 2019 at 15:45

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  3. Tara Warburton12 March 2019 at 15:50

    Jade this blog is so true and i feel sorry that you have to go through this which is very unfair. 'ignorant toilet attendant'. I also have a learning disability, i have dyslexia but people would never think i have a learning disability if they look att me or hear how intelligent i am and how much knowledge i have. I never let that get in the way of my learning and professional practise ( i even recently passed my driving test last summer even though i struggle with left and rights). People are so rude and ignorant, ive had a few silly comments aimed at me from people i work or have worked with example if i make a mistake within my choreography direction (put left hand up but actually mean my right) the people will laugh or call me "stupid" to them its just banter and they mock it but really they dont know its my disability and something i really struggle with because i hide it and dont let it effect me. I teach 20 classes a week and this is a probelm i have to face everyday but slowly getting better. Ive also completed many courses, a HNC and BA and now my MA having dyslexia and only was diagnosed 2 years ago at the end of my BA studies. I work with so many different people who have visible and non visible disabilities and believe society should be more considerate and "ETHICAL" when dealing with public especially the toilet lady.
    thank you for sharing this and apologise for ther late reponse.

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    1. Jade Nunn12 March 2019 at 16:14

      Thanks Tara! I actually have my 3rd dyslexia test next week, this has only cropped up since starting this courseive probably only written one essay in 15 years! I’ll let you know the outcome.

      Just finished listening to the chat and agree we need more consideration in our field regarding disabilities. I don’t think I teach any differently but am certainly more aware due to my own limitations. For example The children must tell me they are going to the loo but I don’t ever want them to ask. Maybe I’ll blog about my personal response to a maths teacher once aha thanks for your encouragement and words. X

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