I went to a conference in London on Thursday sponsored by HSBC (Hong Kong
and Shanghi Banking Corporation) and the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth
Office).
When I booked I asked the conference organisers for a discount, which I got
in that I paid approx 2/3 of the normal fee, and made sure my PA would be
admitted without charge.
At the wind-up the conference when thanking the sponsors the chairman
PUBLICLY IDENTIFIED ME AS AN INDIVIDUAL as having been given an assised
place, and when I objected he said..well your 'carer' was given a free
place etc.
and what was the theme of the conference?
'Managing Diversity'
The chairman is a Professor of Business Management at the University of
Sheffield where I am a Post Grad student of Disability Studies.(!)
My PA exploded as we left the building saying.'.If there is one thing I've
learned in association with disabled people it it thet they are fed up of
being grateful!'
Ahgggggggggg!!
etc
Amaryllis
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