@gem_turner

(She/her) Sarcastic Northerner 👩🏼‍💻 Disabled Content Creator📍Yorkshire 🔗 https://xitter.cf/t.co/cHNIDQ0gRY

 England, Yorkshire
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Joined January 2009
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Hey pals! I’ve decided I’m not going to be using X anymore as I don’t like the place it’s becoming If you’d like to join me elsewhere I’m on Insta, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, Patreon, Substack 💖 search Gem Turner I may be back if it ever has a new owner and positive vibe ✨
Gem smiling in her wheelchair in a sage green dress

ALT Gem smiling in her wheelchair in a sage green dress

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I’m sad because this was pretty much the place that built my dream career, but it’s not what it once was. I’ll keep everything up just incase. Thanks to the disability community that I met and still keep in touch with. Hopefully see you elsewhere! 💖
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The time a celebrity used my disability for their own social media - Let's talk about it 👀open.substack.com/pub/gemtur…
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There was an error with Alt text so here it is instead: The time a celebrity used my disability for their own social media - Let's talk about it. Wayne is leaning next to gem in wheelchair holding peace sign
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Twitter was the first way I put myself out there as a blogger with posts about life as a wheelchair user. I'm excited to share that I've now imported these to @substack so you can snoop posts from way back when and future ones! Come and join! ✉️ gemturner.substack.com/
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Aaaand it’s time to go home ✈️ honestly @Ryanair have been fantastic so far. Still yet to get on the plane but the staff have been so attentive and welcoming with checking my brother, I and my wheelchair so far… I can’t lie, I’m ready for my own bed 😴 I’m as tired as I look!
Gem looking tired smiling in the airport

ALT Gem looking tired smiling in the airport

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The #OsteogenesisImperfecta Multi-stakeholder Meeting is taking place today! OI patient advocate @gem_turner opened with a talk on living with OI. Gem described the event as an opportunity to "see the person behind the science" in a setting where "everybody is valued".
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Flying as a wheelchair user is always anxiety inducing - but massive thank you to @Ryanair for providing fab assistance myself and Pam (wheelchair) have arrived safe and sound! 🇮🇹✈️ looking forward to joining everyone for the @REMEDi4ALL event tomorrow!
Gem smiling in wheelchair in front of “Aeroporto/airport” sign

ALT Gem smiling in wheelchair in front of “Aeroporto/airport” sign

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Imagine trying to just work and having to deal with extra things like this whilst being told “it’s just the way it is”. Then we’re expected to dust ourselves off and be professional. Which of course Penny I’m sure you will be amazing 🩷 but this sitch is not surprising sadly
Penny Batchelor - Author@penny_author11 Jun 2024
1. I’m in tears. #DissbilityTwitter pls help me call out @ThistleHotels & @agoda. I booked a wheelchair accessible room in March for my London trip to speak at @WomensPrize tomorrow. arrived in taxi to find there’s 8 steps to get in & there’s no wheelchair accessible room free.
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Some of you may know I've joined some content creators' lead and have created a @Patreon page to build a safe community I can chat with 💖 come and be my freelance colleague if you'd like to be part of the community! patreon.com/posts/early-acce…
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What is disability and why is it so hard to define? 🤔 I had a lil ramble if you want something to listen/read in the background today! [warning: this is no academic essay, simply just an out loud thought monologue] youtu.be/Qr3oTP9kcpc?si=Y-Vk…

What is disability? 🤔 & why it's hard to define [UK based]

Thank you for poppin' onto this video. Do let me know your thoughts...

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ad - have you ever broken a bone? Here’s some of my funniest ways 😅 This post is in collaboration with @REMEDi4ALL as I will be opening a conference in Bologna in June! Community is so important and I’m hoping to see many brittle friends there, too! remedi4all.org/event/2nd-mul…
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I’m 3’1” - how do I buy clothes!? 🛍️ Here’s a little insight 👀 ⏯️ youtu.be/_AQm9GRX1J8?si=NaxH…
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It’s been a tough week so I’m making some changes 💖 No pressure either way but here’s my link if you’d like to join my colleague community! Thanks to those who support me regularly on here 🥰 patreon.com/GemTurner?utm_ca…
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I’ve spent #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek reporting a serious hate crime against me. A sharp reminder that people do not like difference no matter how kind you are Thanks WYorks Police for supporting me on this case & to people who hate difference - you may as well unfollow now💖
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Have you been affected by long waits for wheelchairs on the NHS? My colleague @sloumarsh would like to hear your experience. theguardian.com/society/arti…

Tell us your experience of wheelchair access in the UK

We’d like to find out more about your experience of accessing wheelchairs via the NHS

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Surely this is a parody sketch? 2 white walking men strutting into work - rolling into a car with no physical barriers banging on about productivity. Very representative and welcoming - top job lads 👍🏼 /sarcasm
Mel Stride MP
@MelJStride7 May 2024
Today we’ve announced the roll out of our new WorkWell service. This will help thousands more people to get the support they need to stay in work. All part of our £2.5bn Back to Work Plan.
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With all the ongoing misinformation about PIP, here's a thread with the facts. Disabled people face unavoidable extra costs on average, £975 per month, that's after receiving PIP (if eligible). PIP is supposed to help offset these extra costs. scope.org.uk/campaigns/extra… #PIP

Extra Costs | Disability charity Scope UK

Extra costs. Our research found that on average life costs £975 more for disabled households. Including expensive equipment and higher energy bills.

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My WORST accessibility offer… 👀
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Thank you so much for having me! What a lovely audience - see you tonight! 🥂 #ASRA2024
ASRA@ASRACONF29 Apr 2024
A fantastic opening Keynote by @gem_turner underway! Gem is sharing her experiences and knowledge around navigating life as a disabled student #ASRA2024 #ASRAconference #asraforlife
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