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Tackle the topics and issues related to the work we do with this hub of news articles about Difference and disability rights in the North East. 

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A chaotic tangle of colorful wires and circuit boards, symbolizing the complexity and barriers of neurodivergent job hunting. The image is overlaid with pink, yellow, and blue filters, reflecting the overwhelming and inaccessible nature of recruitment systems.

Challenges in Job Hunting for the Neurospicy

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March 12, 2025
high-contrast black and white images show a woman with short hair and glasses raising her arm in defiance

Unruly: The Power of Disabled Women’s Stories on Stage

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March 11, 2025
A digitally manipulated image features a protest sign with bold, handwritten-style text reading 'NO MORE DEATHS FROM BENEFIT CUTS.' The background is a collage of people engaged in various types of work, including wheelchair users and standing individuals. The image has a glitch-like effect with blue, purple, and green tones.

Disabled Person looking for employment? Nothing is more broken than the DWPs own find a job system.

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March 11, 2025

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An image of 3 people with their identity hidden by a mask. Words overlaid are Disability Pride: Police and Activism - Activism and Disability - Disability and Policing

Disability Pride: Police and Activism – Activism and Disability – Disability and Policing.

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August 1, 2023
An illustrated graphic of a pink fist with red painted nails, next to the words Keep Going

Beyond Lip Service: ‘Doing’ EDI by Sara Chezari

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July 10, 2023
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The Disability Housing Crisis

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June 14, 2023
A man is sitting on bench with his dog. He is wearing dark glasses and is holding a white cane in his right hand.

A Landscape for Everyone

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March 10, 2023
A screenshot of the character Agatha from 'WandaVision' She is winking in a very over the top manner. Underneath the text reads We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

What Does Inclusiv Recruitment Look Like

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February 16, 2023
A photo of Rachel Couch

Autism in the Workplace

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January 10, 2023
A pink step free access sign is displayed on some grass

Step-Free This Way

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December 23, 2022

Changing Places

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November 15, 2022
Illustration of a group of people each holding a diofferent piece of a circle. The group is moving to reassemble the circle with the pieces.

Five Top Tips on Digital Accessibility

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November 1, 2022
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A set of keys with a small house keyring

#AccessDenied to Housing. Read the Letter to Government!

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July 16, 2024
Text reads " The Renters Reform Bill aimed to: -End no-fault evictions -Ensure decent home standards -Allow tenants to keep pets -Ban discrimination against families and benefit recipients."

80,000 at Risk as Renters Reform Bill Stalls

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May 31, 2024
A black and white historical image of a charity collection box. Its shaped like a female child. one one leg is a calliper brace. The child holds a sign that reads 'please help spastics'. There is a small hole for coin donations in the head of the teddy bear she is carrying.

Children in Needism

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November 21, 2023
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A man is sitting on bench with his dog. He is wearing dark glasses and is holding a white cane in his right hand.

A Landscape for Everyone

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March 10, 2023
A photo of Rachel Couch

Autism in the Workplace

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January 10, 2023
A pink step free access sign is displayed on some grass

Step-Free This Way

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December 23, 2022
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Christopher Hartworth

People’s Stories: My Journey into Disability

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February 12, 2025
A digitally stylized collage with abstract elements in shades of blue, green, and purple. On the right side, there is a prominent eye symbol with the Earth in its iris, surrounded by bold text that reads "Open Your Eyes." Below the eye, the phrase "Change Starts Now" is partially visible. The left side of the image is filled with overlapping shapes resembling medical equipment, such as syringes, crutches, and wheelchairs, hinting at themes of disability and healthcare. The right side features gears and machinery, evoking a sense of industry and environmental change. The overall composition has a graffiti-like texture, blending social and environmental justice themes.

How Climate Change Affects Disabled People: Insights from the Stockton Business Climate Coalition

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February 10, 2025
A man is seated in an event space, he is wearing a hat and dark rimmed glasses. His face mask is pulled down. A female sits in front of him holding a microphone.

Have Your Say on the Working Well Scheme

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February 7, 2025
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An image of a group of people attending a blue plaque unveiling

Nothing about us, without us: Not consulted! Not invited!

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July 24, 2024
An image of a council member standing next to a blue plaque dedication

Celebrating a Local Disability Hero!

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July 18, 2024
An accessible toilet and handrail

Do the DWP think I just need to pop on a nappy and get back to work?

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October 19, 2023
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