Thread by @BlokeOnWheels

Right, rant time! #Thread I rang the passport office, About my rejected photo, because my wheelchair handles are in the background. got through and the bloke on the other end said that I would need to POST a letter from my GP explaining my condition. 1

So I rang my GP surgery, to ask for this letter, only to be told that I had to ask for it online in writing. I was also told that there may be a charge for the letter. Having filled in the request form and submitted it, I have no idea when anybody will get back to me.... 2

Honestly, the hoops we have to jump through to get what most nondisabled people take for granted! I mean, why should we have to post evidence when we've applied online? Why can't we submit the file digitally. And also, why should disabled people have to...3

Pay for evidence to prove that we are in fact disabled? It's yet another example of the fact that society is simply not designed for us. We aren't included, we are an afterthought. To be honest, we not even an afterthought, we only get accommodated if we ask.4

Also, the fact that this is a global issue, in my opinion makes it even worse. It's as if the whole world has stuck to fingers up to full-time wheelchair users and said that we don't matter when it comes to travelling. Additionally, it's important to note that ...5

come the next election, I will very likely need my passport, in order to exercise my democratic rights, not to mention possibly needing it for verification purposes in relation to the #OnlineSafetyBill. Again, why should wheelchair users have to jump through endless hoops..6

In order to access something that the vast majority of society takes for granted? It's completely and utterly wrong. If it's a case of technology not liking the background object (handle) , that's a 'you' problem". The software should be changed! It really is a disgrace ...7

That, in 2022 #Disabled are still being treated as second-class citizens when it comes to accessing basic services and vital national documents. I don't know exactly what can be done about it, but is not right. It's discriminatory. We didn't choose to be disabled, 8

but society is choosing to ignore us and leave us out of consideration when designing the requirements for access to certain vital services. This has to end, and has to end now. #DisabilityRights #DisabilityDiscrimination 9

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