Letters extra - December 2007

May I be among the first to sincerely congratulate all the team on their efforts in producing the excellent, new-style Disability Now magazine. This new, manageable size, along with the clarity of the layout, are winners all round.
Alan de Derval et de Moisdon, editor, Law and Benefit Review

Congratulations on the new-style magazine. It is a big improvement on the "newspaper" design.
Beryl Clark, Norton Stourbridge, West Midlands

I love the new format of the magazine. Much easier to hold and read.
Joan Deverell, Wrexham

Congratulations on the new format of Disability Now. Apart from the fact it does away with light reflection – a problem for me – the layout is excellent.
Arthur Roberts, by email

Warmest congratulations on your new look – much more accessible. I may be wrong, but I think that the “Anne Begg” photograph on page 10 is actually an image of Rosalie Wilkins. With renewed congratulations and thanks.
Sam Gallop CBE, consultant, Parliamentary Limb Loss Group; president, Employment Opportunities; chair emPOWER

Editor’s note: Yes, the picture on page 10 was, of course, of Baroness Wilkins, and not Anne Begg MP. Apologies for the mix-up.

I like the new-look mag – I think it’s great. It is much easier to open and hold. Thanks for a great magazine.
John Oldham, by email

I very much like the new format. An excellent job.
Simon Hook, Monmouth

I do like your new magazine. Much easier to handle than the old one. Congratulations.
Margaret Shrigley, Aldridge, West Midlands

I love the format of the new Disability Now magazine. Congratulations for all your efforts and hard work.
Anthony Smith, Cambridge

As a non-disabled person and reader of your great publication, I would like to say how wonderful I found the size. It was so easy to use. The old format was very cumbersome to carry and use. Keep up the good work.
Sharon Quinn, by email

I notice there is no section for carers. Isn't it about time carers were “included” rather than “excluded”? I know we carers get used to being ignored by disability organisations, but we are part of the disabled community, so why no carer section?
Clive Arnold, by email

Editor’s note: There are other newspaper and magazine outlets for expressing the views and concerns of carers. Disability Now is here to provide a voice directly for disabled people, which otherwise goes largely unheard.

We disabled people yearn for equality with our able-bodied fellow human beings. The new format of Disability Now is a step in that direction and is much more akin to a mainstream magazine. I congratulate you.
Spencer Arnott, Holmer Green, Buckinghamshire

I have to say the new edition is far superior to the earlier publications. My only disappointment is the cost. I am registered disabled and I find mobility a problem. I receive DLA and mobilty allowance but no other benefits or income. So to be asked to pay for your magazine because my benefits are not listed on your letter (to receive free copies of DN you must show proof of entitlement, etc) is very disappointing and upsetting. My husband pays all our bills and I try to be independent as best as I can, and buy my own publications but I cannot afford to subscribe to your excellent and much-needed magazine.
Norma Godstone, Whitefield, Manchester

Editor’s note: We're currently discussing our freebies and concessions policy. For a limited time you can subscribe to the new magazine at the old price.