People’s Stories: My Journey into Disability
A personal piece from our director about his journey into disability. Please share yours to shine a light on experiences.
Does the Disability Confident Employer Scheme work?
This article looks at why the Disability Confident Employer Scheme isn’t very good and it also suggests better alternatives.
Hartlepool Council, Why Won’t You Listen?
Read our open letter to Hartlepool Council about planned Telecare charges
Nothing about us, without us: Not consulted! Not invited!
This is the story about the blue plaque commemoration of Mary Greaves, the disability activist and how North Tyneside Council got it totally wrong
Celebrating a Local Disability Hero!
Celebrate a key figure from the disability rights campaigner who lived in Whitley Bay
Access Denied – Demand Accessible Housing! In the North East, Only One Accessible Home is Planned for Every 119 Who Need Them!
We are deeply concerned about the shocking shortage of accessible housing in our region.
#AccessDenied to Housing. Read the Letter to Government!
We joined with other DDPOs to call for change and government policy.
80,000 at Risk as Renters Reform Bill Stalls
This looks at the impact of the Renters Reform Bill.
The Social Model of Disability and Parenting
This looks at how the social model of disability affected one of our members as a parent.
Disability Devolution 2024
This is what we wanted from the new mayor in the North East.