At Difference North East, we welcome efforts to remove barriers to employment. However, while schemes like “Working Well” provide valuable support, they don’t address the wider structural inequalities that disabled people face every day. The “Working Well” scheme, a government initiative in partnership with local organisations like the North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care… Read more »
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Then Barbara Met Alan: Lessons from a History of Disability Activism
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 »
Nothing about us, without us: Not consulted! Not invited!
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 »
Celebrating a Local Disability Hero!
Mary Greaves and the Disablement Income Group This week, on 18th July 2024, North Tyneside Council will unveil a blue plaque in honour of Mary Greaves, a true champion for disabled people. Mary, who was herself disabled, was born in Newcastle and led the Disablement Income Group (DIG). Mary’s hard work helped bring about the… Read more »
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. Shockingly, only one accessible home is planned for every 119 people who need them in the North East, recent data reveals. This alarming statistic highlights that those in power urgently need to take action to address the housing crisis facing disabled people.
Use United Nation rules to protect rights of disabled people – Demands UK Politician
Use United Nation rules to protect rights of disabled people! So, said Member of Parliament Marsha De Cordova at the cost of living and financial support for disabled people petition committee in the House of Commons (the UK Government). The Petition Committee is set up by the House of Commons to look at petitions that… Read more »
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