Disability Devolution: North East Combined Authority Mayoral Elections
This is when we were preparing for the new mayor, read about our demands.
Children in Needism
This looks into why pity is generally not helpful.
Do the DWP think I just need to pop on a nappy and get back to work?
This explains what it’s like looking for work as a disabled person.
Locked Down Again – When a café up the road opened, I hoped for a social lifeline, somewhere to meet work colleagues and friends. The reality of visiting the Café, though, left me with a sense of alienation and rejection.
Reflections about being excluded from your local community.
Disability Pride: Police and Activism – Activism and Disability – Disability and Policing.
This is a reflective piece about disability activism.
Beyond Lip Service: ‘Doing’ EDI by Sara Chezari
This is a reflective blog about how we do equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) what one member thinks of it
The Disability Housing Crisis
England’s housing crisis hits disabled people hardest: soaring rents and vanishing social housing leave many without accessible, affordable homes. With just 1% of new builds wheelchair-suitable and disabled households facing £583/month extra costs, systemic neglect fuels this emergency.
Use United Nation rules to protect rights of disabled people – Demands UK Politician
Disabled people are facing rising living costs and growing poverty. Many are being charged high amounts for social care, leaving them struggling to afford food, heating, and medication.
At Parliament, MP Marsha De Cordova said the UK Government must use the United Nations rules on disability rights to protect disabled people properly. She said disabled people’s rights should be treated as human rights.
Two public petitions asked for better financial support for disabled people during the cost of living crisis. These included many personal stories from disabled people about the difficult choices they are being forced to make.
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A Landscape for Everyone
This article looks at a disabled persons experience of the countryside.
What Does Inclusive Recruitment Look Like
Some reflections on what inclusive recruitment should look like.