Join us for this special evening to mark World CP Day. This Sunday evening. 6th October 6.30-7.30pm upmovement.org.uk/events/

Cerebral Palsy is a lifelong condition, so why is there not lifelong support? Join us in the campaign to move CP up the political agenda. Add your name in support of the CP Charter here: upmovement.org.uk/our-movement/c… @worldcpday #CPForLifeNotJustChildhood #UniquelyCP #WorldCPDay2024

🚨Call out to disabled people who travel regularly! I’m writing an article on the challenges faced by disabled travellers & what’s being done to improve accessibility. Looking for quotes covering personal experiences & recommendations. My DMs are open. #DisabilityTwitter

Oxenholme is my local station. In my experience, the staff have always been excellent, and I often use them as an example of assistance done right. But this is at least the third time passengers have been locked in the station! Not good enough. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

New from me for Telegraph Travel - the complete guide to accessible cruises 🚢 telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises…

New from me for Telegraph Travel: Travelling with a disability is still far from easy – but slowly, things are changing 🌍 Featuring Limitless Travel, Hilton, tuiuk, Be My Eyes and AccessAble. Insights from Lydia Wilkins, Simply Emma and others. telegraph.co.uk/travel/comment…

The saddest thing about this platform imploding is the loss of #DisabilityTwitter, which was not only a hive-mind but a place of mutual support for so many of us. Where are we going? Threads? Bluesky? Somewhere else? I don't have capacity for loads of platforms but I miss DT.

NEWS: Belfast venues and experiences recognised for work to support inclusivity at city’s first ever Inclusive Tourism Awards - ow.ly/vpFi50V1V8g Cllr Micky Murray @discoverni @visitbelfast @carrieAlightley

My latest article for Telegraph Travel - The 10 best attractions in London 🇬🇧♿️ The list includes favourites from my own trips and some top rated places from other disabled travellers. Thanks to everyone who sent recommendations! telegraph.co.uk/travel/destina…

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New blog post! ♿️💚 Thanks to Visit Belfast, I explored wheelchair accessible gems like Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol and Belfast City Hall. A tour with Belfast Lad Tours made it unforgettable. Read more: carrieannlightley.com/post/belfast-w… [PR Trip] #AccessibleTravel #VisitBelfast

Labour wants to scrap PIP for those with "lower needs" i.e. scoring 3 or less for each activity. Let’s look at what that means. Need someone to lift you in and out of the shower? = 3 points. Need someone to dress your lower body – to put on your pants and trousers? = 2 points.

💚 Happy Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 💚 Video description - a collection of photos of Carrie-Ann as a child, using different mobility aids and with her legs in casts. Ending on a short clip of Carrie-Ann as an adult, sitting in her wheelchair and smiling for the camera.

If you care about the railway at all PLEASE read this & ACT - by midnight!! 👇🏻

Working on a new piece for Tripadvisor: 6 wheelchair accessible scenic train trips 🚆♿ Disabled travellers + PRs - what routes should I include? Think stunning views + great access. Reply or DM me your recs! #AccessibleTravel #TrainTravel #DisabilityTwitter #JournoRequest

From the Swiss Alps to the Scottish Highlands, train travel can be one of the most accessible ways to explore the world, when it's done right. I picked six epic journeys for Tripadvisor. 🔗 tripadvisor.co.uk/Articles-lcAof… #AccessibleTravel #TrainTravel #WheelchairUser #TravelTips