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The pavements are like an assault course, says Mary letter


Reported by Mary

Published on Friday, April 16th, 2021

Chetwynd Road

street access
Reports

The pavements are like an assault course, says Mary letter


Written by Mary

Published on Friday, April 16th, 2021

Chetwynd Road.

street access

By Mary

 

Cars on the pavement make it difficult for Disabled people to walk around.

To read Mary’s letter to the Camden New Journal about people parking on the pavement on Chetwynd road click here

Written by Mary


I have lived in Camden since the late 70s (last century!). Following a history degree, I worked in Kings Cross for a trade union for a few years. After leaving I worked with homeless women in Soho and then in Camden working with young offenders on release from prison. I then retrained as a Social Worker at Bristol, working in the area of domestic violence. As a disabled women, I made sure that refuges were accessible and that there was accessible information about them available. I have been involved for several years in local disabled service user groups in Camden, and have chaired Visually Impaired in Camden and a member of that group for many years. I am also a trustee of Camden Disability Action. Since COVID 19 I am unable to go shopping alone or visit other disabled friends. My mobility has been severely curtailed, like many other disabled people. I am still keen however to ensure that transport and streets are accessible to all and that pressure is put on local authorities and transport providers to help bring this about.

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