Review of the DisAbled Year 2009
Dear Readers
In a poem written exclusively for Same Difference, I revisit some of the highs and lows of 2009 in the world of DisAbility. We’ve made some real progress, don’t you think? Here’s to lots more in 2010!
Review of The DisAbled Year 2009
In January we met Graham Stringer, MP
Who asked whether dyslexia was really a DisAbility
In February we met Cerrie Burnell
For a successful career at the BBC, we wish her well
In March we laid Ivan Cameron to rest
For the next General Election we wish his dad the best
In April we met Susan Boyle
Her dream came true after years of toil
In May we met Christopher Myers
Of playing Boccia he never tires
In June the UK ratified a Convention
For Disability Rights, that hasn’t had enough attention
In July sport said goodbye to Danny Crates
Who once ran races, but never lifted weights
In August Riam Dean won her case
Against Abercrombie and Fitch, not the greatest workplace!
In September Ed Balls planned a review of SEN
We hoped it would happen, but didn’t know when
In October we met Kinder Chocolate’s new face
Isla, 4, who hoped to make the catwalk a disability friendly place
In November we were shipped to a desert island
With Channel 4’s Cast Offs, for sun, sea and sand
In December Geoff Holt set out to face his fear
What a high on which to end a DisAbility friendly year!
Same Difference 
Hi Sarah:
I am enjoying reading your news & views re: life on the farside. I am especially glad to see you bringing needed attention to the issues adults with disabilities face daily, and that we need to become a visible, recognized, and united community.
I am glad to add your perspectives to the blog roll at http://lifedevelopmentinstitute.wordpress.com, and look forward to updates from you.
Rob
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