April is Limb Loss & Limb Difference awareness month...

What's it like to navigate everyday tasks with a limb difference, take the challenge and try to do things with only one hand!

We live in an ableist society in which even the simplest everyday task can discriminate. Tying up shoe laces or peeling a potato are both two-handed tasks that many would deem mundane whilst for others its a challenge to overcome.

We all do things differently and in our own way which is great, so now is the time to challenge yourself and 'walk in somebody's else shoes', set yourself and your friends, family or colleagues to do things with ONLY one hand.

Inclusion takes from no one, and benefits everyone*.

April is the time to test yourself, your friends and family!

Walk in My Shoes Challenge

Get together with your family, work colleagues, school or friends and gather sponsors or donations to do the following with only one hand (any other ideas are welcome), E.g. £2 per task or £8 for all 5. OR if people are feeling generous £5 per task (whatever works for you!)

Tie shoelaces

Catch a ball

Button up a shirt

Open a packet of crisps (or other)

Tie your hair up

If you don't want to get involved in the challenges consider making a small donation, creating a sign to put in your window to raise awareness or encouraging schools to stock books that normalise limb difference. https://reach.org.uk/shop/

Let's Raise Awareness, Celebrate and Educate

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#NoLimits

#LLLDAM