You are welcome to join us on December 31st 2009 for the annual count down to 2010 and New Year’s celebration. We are ringing in all time zones at Friends International support group!

Visit us!

I am quoting her website:

“Jane became a trainer in 1990 in a range of soft skills, focusing on race and gender equality and diversity combined with Disability Awareness training and consultancy.

But her world and perspective on diversity and equality changed in 2004 when she sustained a spinal injury, leading to unsuccessful surgery which left her moderately disabled. What could have been a very dark time for Jane turned out to be her inspiration and in 2005 she founded Public Sector Providers, initially trading from her front bedroom. Within 12 months PSP had office premises, three staff, thirty trainers and a string of contracts with the public sector.

2008 was a year of highs and lows – Jane was a finalist in Stelios Disabled Entrepreneurs Award. But just 4 days after the awards dinner, experimental spinal surgery designed to resolve her worsening disability failed. Once again she faced the prospect of running a business with severe limitations – unable to sit, bend or lift, and with a limited ability to stand or walk, lying flat for at least 20 hours a day.”

Read her website; Diversity in Practice

Facebook has a rule that says “do not create a fake page”. The Friends International Support Group does not have any rule like that. You can be anonymous or use your own name if you want to. It is your choice alone! The staff does not even know your e-mail address. Your privacy is protected.

Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life. Our support group helps you connect with new friends that understand how it is to live with chronic pain! Join our board and make new friends around the world!

While Kit is climbing Yosemite in California, others may have other dreams to pursue. This year I finally found a theater in Oslo permitting access for my wheelbench. I was out watching a movie for the first time in many years!

I have also obtained a parking permit for disabled with a camper and wheelbench at two local shopping centers. This Saturday I was shopping at one of the biggest shopping centers in Scandinavia.

There are certainly different kind of mountaintops! To lobby for change helps! Yes, we can!
Mosken

This is what our co-founder Linda expressed about the purpose of the board:

The whole purpose of this board is so people have a place to come to when no one else will listen. When no doctor has an answer. When family and friends don’t understand. When you need information. I bet some people do not like to burden others with their problems. I know I don’t. And maybe this keeps them afar. I hope everyone feels comfortable here. I can’t imagine why not. You couldn’t get a better audience than here at Friends. We come from all walks of life, and have much different ideas and experiences that may be helpful.

Just be yourself, and don’t worry about things that are wasted worry. We have enough stress in our lives that adds to the pain, fatigue and depression. My favorite motto is, Do what is best for YOU. It’s a healthy answer.

Read her inspiring post about hiking in Yosemite:

Climbing the Yosemite

Sitting disability is now an accepted expression.  It is used all over the Web thanks to our members advocating the rights for people with reduced ability to sit. It remains to see when it will become a recognized disability.

As many of you know we are working for the rights for people with reduced ability to sit to travel by air.  We will keep you updated!

Don’t miss our sitting disability group on Facebook:

Sitting disability on Facebook