Empowering Disabled Voices

This section of website will help you connect with the physically disabled adults we support.

There are multiple projects that have helped shaped these pages. It started with recording the experiences of staff, carers and disabled adults during Covid-19 (which you can listen to on our history page). This lead onto a wider story-telling project which is designed to empower the people we support and raise awareness of the issues that matter to them.

There are stories that will brighten your day with the creation of audio where people talk about their passion for music for example – but there are also vital topics of discussion to educate you on disability and the challenges disabled people still face today.

These stories are also here to offer comfort. People have shared their experiences of either being born with a disability or becoming disabled as a result of say an accident, stroke or visual impairment. The individuals share a message of hope as they talk you through their struggles and triumphs.

Take your time to listen, read and learn. These stories matter. Disabled voices matter. So it’s only right they get the time and space they deserve in order to create positive change.

There are multiple projects that have helped shaped these pages. It started with recording the experiences of staff, carers and disabled adults during Covid-19 (which you can listen to on our history page). This lead onto a wider story-telling project which is designed to empower the people we support and raise awareness of the issues that matter to them.

There are stories that will brighten your day with the creation of audio where people talk about their passion for music for example – but there are also vital topics of discussion to educate you on disability and the challenges disabled people still face today.

These stories are also here to offer comfort. People have shared their experiences of either being born with a disability or becoming disabled as a result of say an accident, stroke or visual impairment. The individuals share a message of hope as they talk you through their struggles and triumphs.

Take your time to listen, read and learn. These stories matter. Disabled voices matter. So it’s only rigth they get the time and space they deserve in order to create positive change.

What do you want to learn today?

How does the experience differ if you are born disabled or become disabled?

Did you know 80% of disability is not from birth, but happens as a result of an accident, rare diseases such as MS or visual impairments, or as a result of a stroke for example. It can happen to any of us and we want you to know you’ll be okay.

Accessibility

Do you love to go out and explore? Disabled people are missing out on vital opportunities, struggling to participate due to the inaccessibility of our modern world. Find out what you can do to help include disabled people.

How does the experience differ if you have a visible compared to an invisible disability?

Learn about the different experiences.

Get closer to our Members

Feel their struggles, triumphs and passions as they share stories about personal interests, hobbies and their disabilities.

My disability and finding myself

Stories of living with specific disabilities and finding out who you are and what you’re capable of.

Family and Friendship

Do you know the struggles of being a disabled parent? It’s not all about physical ability but overcoming society’s prejudice too.

Learn about how people have found friendship and support at Paul’s Place.

Sport

Listen to a dedicated rovers fan, a wheelchair rugby player and someone overcoming their fear of water and getting in the pool for the first time in 20 years.

Hobbies and Interests

How much do you really know about music? When was the last time you engrossed yourself into a good book?

These stories tell the importance that arts and culture play in our wellbeing.

For a different perspective on life, love and disability: Paul’s Place book of Poetry

Read and listen to the beautiful poetry created by our members thanks to the support from professional poet Beth Calverley. She came to Paul’s Place with her business the poetry machine to help our members express who they are, what they are thinking about and what Paul’s Place means to them.

As a member of staff at Paul’s Place, you are part of something truly special

Take a look and listen to the stories from our staff