International Day of Disabled People: Scope's wish star campaign - in pictures
"Family is very important to everybody. Please don't stop the support for all the families"Photograph: Scope"It matters to me because we are having to consider moving 400 metres into another council boundary to receive the help we can't find in our council area. How can this be right?"Photograph: Scope"I care because disabled families need help and they shouldn't be at a disadvantage"Photograph: Scope
"Children are the most important present we can have at any time. Please don't make it harder for those with disabled children"Photograph: Scope"My son has been placed in a residential home 50 miles away because there were no suitable local day services able to manage his needs. It's an hour's drive away and misses he us terribly. This is so cruel to both him and us. He should be here with us or living close by"Photograph: Scope"Everyone's family is important"Photograph: Scope"As a mum myself, I know the joy and the worries of being a parent. But for a parent of a disabled child, life must be a more intense rollercoaster. If I was in their shoes - I would want to concentrate on being a great mum and offering my child lots of opportunities to learn and grow - not spending hours in a car or bus every week"Photograph: Scope"My wish is to make everyone's chance equal"Photograph: Scope"Please help family and friends that have disabilities"Photograph: Scope"Because it can be lonely supporting a much loved disabled child"Photograph: Scope"I wish that everyone is equal. I hope that families are equal"Photograph: ScopeScope's wish star campaignPhotograph: ScopeThe tree decorated with 'wish stars'Photograph: Scope
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