Accessibility Shouldn’t Hurt

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Sorry everyone, I needed to take some space today as I got completely dysregulated after everything this morning.

I’ve been trying to get on a Ferris wheel for three years in a row, and today was meant to finally be the day. But after the way I was spoken to and the absolute malarkey trying to access support, I had to take some space. 

When you’re AuADHD and already overwhelmed, you can’t just carry on as normal — I couldn’t go out dysregulated. It isn’t safe, and it isn’t fair.

I ended up missing the Stockton Ferris wheel because of it.

And that’s the part people don’t understand: disabilities put us at a disadvantage. When getting help is this difficult — to the point I end up in sensory overload and emotional dysregulation — then it isn’t accessibility. It’s a barrier dressed up as support.

I’ve cried all day. I’m tired of fighting for the bare minimum.

We even drove to Whitby, and theirs had already been taken down. Year four of the Ferris wheel mission, apparently! It’s honestly getting a bit ridiculous now. You’d think Bishop would have done so much better — especially considering I helped them two years ago with the queue issues.

That was the reason I had to leave without riding the Ferris wheel in 2023.

Shame, really. 

Maybe next year. 🙏🏻😞

Meanwhile I'm going to be looking after myself as I totally burned out and I'm exhausted.


Sending love 💕 

Sarah Wingfield 

Independent Disability Advocate 


#disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights


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A beige floral graphic with soft yellow flowers around the edges. In the centre, black text reads: “Your culture isn’t inclusive if people with disabilities have to exhaust themselves proving they belong.” The top has small text that says “Culture Blooming,” and the bottom includes the credit “@theabiadamson.”




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