If the disparate groups - such as deaf, blind, autistic, wheelchair users, mobility impaired and disfigured - do ever get together, it's usually to fight against issues including benefits cuts.

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Have a plan about how to make adjustments for anyone with impaired mobility - this might include alternative entrances, ramps, handrails and, if all else fails, meeting in an alternative venue.

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The white cane, in addition to being a practical mobility tool, serves as a symbol of dignity, freedom, and independence for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

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