“I feel like there is the expectation that doctors make all the decisions"

"I had felt like a burden, but my diagnosis meant that weight was lifted."

"Because I have a learning disability, I needed support when I was younger, and now I’m older I want to give back to the younger ones. ”

"I love sharing my experiences as a lipreader with my classes at Forth Valley Sensory Centre."

Clare advocates to ensure people have access to essential information and inclusive communication with FVSC.

"The Forth Valley Sensory Centre is a big part of my life."

"I’ve gone from being almost completely alone to having a social life and a fulfilling job."

"But I wonder, for once, why can’t society accept and support the needs of people like me?"

"We got it right for Laura because the focus was always kept on Laura - not the budget!”

"The amount of paperwork the support staff have been asked to complete has got out of control which takes away precious support time."