Posts Tagged: legislation

Then Barbara Met Alan: Lessons from a History of Disability Activism

29 November 2024.

This week, members of Difference North East gathered to discuss the thought-provoking film, “Then Barbara Met Alan“. The film, portraying the groundbreaking activism of Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, offers a reminder of the power of community, the importance and function of direct action, and the need for an ongoing fight for equality. This was… Read more »

Disability History Month! What is it, when is it, and what can you do?

12 November 2024.

Disability History Month starts this week! 14 November 2024 – 20 December 2024  Disability History Month is celebrated between 14th November 2024 and 20th December 2024 and this year focuses on Disability livelihood and employment. At Difference, we are focusing on Mary Greaves from Whitley Bay as our historical figure as she worked tirelessly to… Read more »

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

24 July 2024.

Silenced is how we felt at the celebration! Read why we could not ignore this! Reflections From Blue Plaque Unveiling This reflective piece comes from a small group of disabled activists in the northeast of England who attended the unveiling of a commemorative plaque to Mary Greaves. On a pedestrian walkway in front of a… Read more »