Disabled section

[astondog]

Hi firstly thanks for a great site which I use on a regular basis. I had a lower right leg amputation 6 weeks ago and wondered if there would be sufficient interest in a section for the disabled as although I have been disabled (very active though) for a few years I have suddenly been faced with a lot of questions that need answering. Thanks again. astondog

[China Doll]

I think this would be a very good idea.

As there have been some questions about depression and illness as well recently perhaps there's a way to combine this idea and those as well if that would be appropriate as I think it's important these questions get answered seriously and without some of the 'comments' some AB undesirables are inclined to put on threads.

Nice one aston.

[Robinia]

Yes, I agree with both of you..... a very good reason for desperately needing a sub-category now for Health which could cover questions such as yours.
All the best aston.

[Octavius]

As much as I see your point, I feel that a separate section for one sector of society is just not right for this website. There is a topic which, although bombarded with tedious drivel, should provide the platform for you to ask your questions and receive serious replies. This category is called Body & Soul (presuming this is what your Q�s will refer to). I am sorry to be harsh, but to ostracise one section of the community in my mind is not right, although I believe in diversity I also believe in inclusivity.

[dot.hawkes]

Octavius have you loked in there today, it is almost as bad as it was at 10 o'clock last night.

[Octavius]

Yes dot I have, so I would actively encourage people with serious (B&S) questions to post them there so that the rubbish can be ignored.

[Lonnie]

Hi astondog, I've thought about this for a very long time, and I agree with you, but not so much a disabled section, but one for medical problems, which would encompass all.

[astondog]

Thanks to all for your comments, I have given this some more thought and although I can see Octavius's point after looking at the B&S site and some of the comments to questions I still think we need a seperate site but as a couple of you suggested maybe as a medical section (including a disabled helpline as some people find it hard to cope with a sudden disbility)
Thanks again astondog.

[aurelia]

I think this would be a great idea as I work with disabled teenagers and young adults with learning difficulties and there are always hints and tips that you have learned that you can pass on to others

[aurelia]

sorry meant to say I work with disabled and able-bodied