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My sister’s grip on the wheelchair handles tightened as our neighbour uneasily smiled at me. I knew my neighbour’s smile was not for my good hair but to remind me I am different. My sister hurriedly albeit gently pushed me (and my wheelchair) towards the entrance of the building, away from a disabled mindset.

The squeaking sound of the wheelchair was muted by the ominous silence pervaded by the steep stairs at the entrance of the building, a conspicuous example of architectural inaccessibility inconspicuous to people without disabilities.

My sister was profusely sweating by the time we had reached our obstacle course – the pavement.

As she manoeuvred the wheelchair along an uneven and pothole-ridden pavement I heard a soft clicking sound from my wheelchair, it reminded me of a time when I used to tape a playing card on my bicycle spoke to make my bicycle sound like a motorcycle.

I looked down to see that plastic covers strewn on the pavement had gotten stuck on the wheelchair and was making the sound, before I could bring her attention to it, the wheelchair came to a halt but the pedestrians behind us didn’t; they inconsiderately jolted us and almost knocked me off the pavement.

We waited for the crowd and its frenzy to abate and reached the bus stop at our own pace. The bus stop was desolate by the time a Low Floor Bus had arrived.

The bus hadn’t stopped close enough to the kerb and as my sister flexed her muscles to help me get on board, I heard a commuter mutter under her breath, ‘Oh! What a nuisance! I hope that thing doesn’t make me late’, her reaction was bittersweet because I was acknowledged as an object of nuisance but acknowledged nonetheless.

My sister wheeled me from the bus-stop to the examination centre. Prying eyes accosted me; their metaphoric crooked beaks were silhouetted against the blue sky ready to peck me apart with their tactless questions, idle pity and patronization but I only paid attention to the squeaking sound of the wheelchair and the moment it stopped I looked up to see a flight of stairs. I closed my eyes and imagined myself nonchalantly walking up that flight of stairs.

I felt a hand on my shoulder; her fingers gently gripped my shoulders in a tacit perception of my problem. I opened my eyes, with an unwavering voice my sister asked me, “Are you ready?”

The world I KNEW had schools, theatres, restaurants that served over-priced food and over-crowded buses but the world I KNOW has only 4 white walls. The door to the world outside is locked by government and public apathy, disdain and discrimination. You hold the key to that door. With awareness we can make demands, demands that will pass and implement effective laws that will make everything accessible to everyone.

When education becomes accessible, our performance becomes the only question that needs answering, the only difference that matters.

Turn the key to the right and open that door.

PM Deepak is an 18 year old fellow human being. He is tenaciously passionate about widening narrow-mindedness through his writings. His blog AchaeDin was born out of this burning passion. He is a cinephile, debater, reader and budding screenplay writer by avocation. He is an alumnus of Delhi Public School Bangalore-North and has served as the secretary of the school Editorial Board. He has participated in, judged and conducted various literary events. His work has been published in Unspoken, TEA Arts Souvenir and Reminisce. Join him in his efforts to widen narrow-mindedness at https://m.facebook.com/AchaeDin

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4 Tips On Coping After A Bad Car Accident

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Following a car accident, your physical well-being is naturally at the front of your concern. When you’ve been seriously hurt, though, it can take longer to recuperate both mentally and physically. Even when your body has healed and you’ve gotten back on your feet, the consequences on your mental health may persist. In these circumstances, you must give yourself time to heal, and here is some advice on how to cope emotionally after a bad car accident.

Talk about your worries and concerns

After a major car accident and injury, you may develop concerns and anxiety about a specific event. Talk to your doctor or a psychologist about your anxieties; they may be able to help you overcome them through counselling.

You might want to speak with other people who have been in serious car accidents to learn how they dealt with the initial phases of rehabilitation. While a doctor can help you through psychotherapy, interacting with someone who has been in your shoes can sometimes be more beneficial.

Get the financial help you need

Not only has your car been wrecked, but you may also be out of work for an extended length of time, which can have a negative influence on your income and lead to debt. As a result of these debts, your mental health may be suffering, and you may find yourself thinking about them frequently, causing you to lose concentration on other things. 

Speaking with an experienced group of car accident attorneys to see if you have a legitimate case can help you seek financial assistance for your car accident. If you weren’t at fault, you may be able to seek compensation to help you get back on your feet financially. Alternatively, you might speak with a debt counselor about how to pay off your obligations while staying on track with your present budget.

Don’t delay driving

It’s understandable if being in a car accident has made you reluctant to travel by car, especially if you’re the one behind the wheel. However, if you wait a long time after an accident to get back in the car, you’ll be less inclined to ever drive again. Consider the advantages of driving, such as the flexibility to go wherever you choose, the lack of public transportation fees, and the overall convenience for shopping and leisure activities. Slow down, bring someone along to help, and you’ll be back behind the wheel in no time.

Consider a safer car

Finally, even the safest cars can be involved in serious accidents. If you believe your car choices have been unsafe, you might want to look into safer car options. Looking for family cars with extra safety features will make you feel safer while driving, as well as provide you with an extra layer of protection in the event that your car is involved in another accident. Remember, studies show that if you obey the rules of the road and drive carefully, you’re considerably less likely to get into another accident.

Consult With An Attorney

Road accidents are among the most severe types of traffic accidents. They often result in serious injuries or even death. If you have been involved in a car or motorcycle accident, it is essential to consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Motorcycle accident attorneys have the knowledge and resources to help you recover the compensation you deserve. They can help you negotiate with insurance companies and file a lawsuit if necessary. Motorcycle accident attorneys will also work to ensure that the responsible parties are held accountable for their actions. By consulting with an attorney, you can give yourself the best chance of recovering from a motorcycle accident.

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How To Improve Your Credit Score

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Your credit score is one of the most important things you have in life as it can determine how much money you can borrow. It is something that will be analyzed to determine your affordability for large purchases such as a house, car or if you want to put an item like a phone or expensive watch on finance. Your credit score can be bad for a number of reasons, such as if you have large amounts of debt, if you miss payments or are not on the electoral roll. If you find yourself being contacted by skip tracing for late payments, this will also have a negative affect. To avoid this from happening, it is important to try and build up your score. Whether you have a low score now that you are trying to improve, or you are looking to build your score to the best it can be as you will soon be applying for a large purchase, here are some ways that you can improve it in no time.

1. Keep your credit utilisation low

It is important to keep your credit utilisation low so you don’t look like you rely solely on credit. Credit should be to boost your finances and not something that you solely depend on. You should always try to use less than 50% of your credit utilisation so it shows this. If you can keep your credit usage below 25% of the limit that is the best way to improve your score. If you have used quite a lot of credit it could be worth upping your limit (but not spending any more on it) so it means you are within your 50% limit.

2. Make your payments on time

Late payments are a massive no-no when trying to improve your credit and can stay on your credit report for up to seven years. This is why it is so important to ensure that you make your payments on time, every single month. If you find that you forget to make payments on time, why not try setting up a direct debit that takes the money straight from your account and pays the other debt off? This way you don’t need to remember to do it yourself every month and will make sure that you never miss a payment.

3. Build your credit history

If you don’t have any credit, then it is a good idea to get some so that companies can see how well you pay bills and debts. Why not get a credit card with a small limit and pay it off in full each month? Or take out a phone contract that is in your name? Also make sure that you get on the electoral roll. This is often a problem that a lot of young people have regarding credit but can easily be built up with a few steps.

These are just a few of the ways that you can improve your credit score. By implementing this you will find that your credit score will soon improve and help you with future financial applications.

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Would you like getting paid to take surveys?

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Taking paid surveys are one easy way to make money in EEUU because you can work at home. The actual social and laboral situation is being difficult to find a job. You can see the positive side: you have a good opportunity to get paid to take surveys.

Honestly, you will not be absolutely rich even if you don´t have a good personal situation but it´s a good way to make money. And if you live in EEUU, you are lucky because this job is better paid than other countries.

Many companies stay in USA and many market studies are done around the country so it is the place where more money are given to people who do the survey completed. The brands want to know what people are talking about, what are their opinion about one product, how is their life, etc. And the paid surveys are a good way to find out it. While more specifics are the answers, the results are getting better for the companies who will be closer than their public objective.

Would you like working to get paid to take surveys? Pay attention to this.

How to apply for paid surveys work

If you are interested in working to get paid to take surveys, you must to login in a sure platform and register. It´s completely free. Once you sign up, you have to wait for an email be sent you, so you need to check the account inbox serveral times.

You need to answer some questions about you because it´s important to create one profile and they can send you questions according to your personality depending on your preferences. One tip is you can answer the questions as precise as possible. On this way, your possibilites to get the job are higher. When you finish to fill your personal information, just wait.

How paid surveys work

You will be better paid in EEUU than other countries. To be honest, you will not be rich taking surveys but it´s extra money if you need anytime. So, get away those  companies that promise you earn a lot of money with paid surveys because its not so. When you do the first survey, you will be paid with from $1 to $4. It´s not too much but enough money to help you.

There are a lot of places where you can apply but don´t trust those that promise you earn a lot of money taking paid surveys because it´s not real. You can check, for example, the web https://topencuestaspagadas.net. They show you some safe places.

Getting paid to take surveys is a good way to earn money in EEUU. Many companies are making products every time and they want to know the public´s opinion before the product is sold. This is your opportunity because in EEUU nothing is stopped. So if you want extra money, just apply.

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