Mary Greaves, Local Disability Hero

As part of Disability History Month, Christopher Hartworth will be delivering a presentation and talk about Mary Greaves, a Disability Activist from Whitley Bay who was involved in lobbying for […]
Then Barbara Met Alan: A History of Disability Activism

This is a celebration of the early days of disability rights activism in the UK
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.
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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