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Why have a Priority Blog?
by Mark Borland
The idea behind Priority was to use Kieran Prior’s experience of pushing boundaries as the inspiration to raise funds and provide more disabled children with the right mobility equipment. We set out to build a group of supporters from the banking and business world who could help make a real change.
We were both aware of the lack of funding for the right wheelchairs that give disabled children their independence (see Why Priority). Priority evolved to provide a simple and effective way of bringing new funding to this issue and 18 months later we’ve funded equipment for 22 children.
So why the Priority Blog?
Well if Kieran’s experience is our inspiration, could it not inspire others? And if there are other young disabled people out there, living and working independently, their experiences must be equally valuable.
So the Priority Blog is about sharing the real life experiences of a group of disabled people in pushing boundaries to increase expectation and opportunities for other young disabled people.
A group of young physically disabled people from a range of backgrounds have joined Kieran to blog about their own real experiences of growing up, school, living and working with others and everyday life.
Who is it for?
All those interested in greater independence for disabled people or with an experience of disability. Disabled young people, their family, friends, carers, assistants, teachers, colleagues, employers, Policy and Service providers…..
What makes it relevant?
Real life experiences, real life answers from real people, because peer to peer learning is stronger than offering advice and information
What will the blog achieve?
It provides real information, knowledge and feedback to and from those who need it
What difference will this make?
We hope it will increase expectations and opportunity. The chance to share and learn with peers
What makes it important now?
There is a growing population of disabled people living and working independently
Who is already doing this?
We couldn’t find anything similar. Other organisations offer advice and policy.
Do you have an experience of disability you wan to share, or make a comment?
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