Disability Unit
@disabilitygovuk
Part of the Office for Equality and Opportunity @oeogovuk.
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BBC Access All
@bbcaccessall
The BBC's mental health and disabilities podcast. You can also find our content here: bbc.co.uk/news/disability
Contact
@contactfamilies
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Scope
@scope
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Mencap
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James Taylor
@jamestaylor2
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Tanni Grey-Thompson
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Sense
@sensecharity
70 years of supporting disabled people to connect with others and be included in the world.
Down's Syndrome Association
@dsainfo
Supporting people who have Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.
Thérèse Coffey
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Tim Hollingsworth
@tphollingsworth
Chief Executive, Sport England. Previously CEO British Paralympic Association. May also tweet about Fulham FC, Bath. Views very much my own.
Samantha Renke
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My book is out now! athttp://smarturl.it/SlicedBreadBook Broadcaster / Actress / Columnist / Author / Podcast Host / Speaker / Consultant
Chris Heaton-Harris
@chhcalling
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Disability Wales
@disabilitywales
Striving for the rights and equality of all disabled people. Ymdrechu dros hawliau a chydraddoldeb pobl anabl.
Sir Stephen Timms
@stephenctimms
Labour MP for East Ham since 1994
Peter Hamilton
@hamilton600
Zurich-Swindon-Herne Hill @ZurichInsUK = Head of Market Engagement @DWP = Disability & #Accessibility Ambassador for the Insurance industry Views own
International Disability Alliance (IDA)
@ida_crpd_forum
We are the International Disability Alliance, united for the rights & inclusion of all persons with disabilities #CRPDNow Retweets ≠ endorsements
Disability Rights UK
@disrightsuk
We are the UK’s leading organisation run by and for Disabled people, working for justice and equality for all.
Helen Whately MP
@helen_whately
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@dianabarran
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Action Deafness
@actiondeafness
UK Deaf-led charity. Specialist services for Deaf Community Care | Interpreting | Hubs | SignTranslate | Learning #DeafCommunity #BSL #DeafAwareness #Access🔗👇
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@lottogoodcauses
Celebrating the £50B raised for good causes across the UK and showcasing extraordinary people and projects thanks to National Lottery funding.
Ukie
@uk_ie
We are the trade body for the UK games and interactive entertainment industry. We have moved to Bluesky: ukieofficial.bsky.social
TIGA (Videogames)
@tigamovement
We are TIGA! A network for game developers & digital publishers, and trade association representing the UK videogame industry.
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@hancockroft
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Policy Connect
@policy_connect
Cross-party think tank leading on developing policy ideas across health & accessibility; education & skills; industry, tech & innovation; and sustainability.
BAFTA Games
@baftagames
Celebrating & supporting the games industry in the UK & internationally 🎮
Kate Nicholls OBE
@ukhospkate
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Disabled Children's Partnership
@dcpcampaign
The DCP is a coalition of organisations campaigning to improve support for disabled children, young people & families. #SENDABetterMessage
Ellie Simmonds
@elliesimmonds1
Can mostly be found in a swimming pool. Baking enthusiast, insatiable traveller & ocean lover. Paralympian: 08, 12, 16, 20. Enquiries: @NickHartwell1.
David Stanley BEM
@davidstanleymus
CEO and Founder of @MusicManProject, Government Disability Access Ambassador for Arts & Culture, Freeman of the City of Southend. As seen on BBC, ITV & Sky.
Inclusion London
@inclusionlondon
Disability equality organisation run by and for Disabled people. Policy, campaigning & capacity-building support for Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations.
Department for Work and Pensions
@dwpgovuk
Official channel for the UK Government's Department for Work and Pensions. We cannot reply to individual benefit queries: ow.ly/IqHL50UuOQN
Craig Crowley MBE (DLY)
@ceoactiondeafns
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Autism Anglia
@autismanglia
Enhancing the lives of autistic people in East Anglia. Services include: Adult Services Autism Alert Card Diagnostics Training & Events
Leo Docherty
@leodochertyuk
MP for Aldershot 2017-2024. Five years Government service; Minister for Europe, FCDO & Minister for the Armed Forces, MOD until July 2024 🇬🇧
Changing Places UK
@changingplaceuk
Official #ChangingPlaces UK X account by @pamis_scotland. We campaign, provide technical advice & register all UK Changing Places Toilets
Ross Calladine
@rosscalladine
Accessibility & Inclusion Lead, VisitEngland; Government Disability & Access Ambassador for Tourism; Views are my own and not necessarily those of VisitEngland.
Wendy Morton MP
@morton_wendy
Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills
Auditory Verbal UK
@auditoryverbal
We are AVUK. The only UK-wide charity that supports deaf children to learn to listen and talk with Auditory Verbal therapy. #HearUsNow
British Deaf Association
@bda_deaf
The national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) in the UK. Member of WFD & EUD. Est 1890 #TakingBSLForward
Mik Scarlet
@mikscarlet
Broadcaster, Journalist, Musician, Access/Inclusion Expert & Wheelchair User. Co-CEO @phab_charity Writer for @blitzed80smag1 All views my own.
Geoff Layer
@vcwlv_uni
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton - the University of Opportunity. Vice President of Sheffield Collegiate Cricket Club. All views are personal
Richard Moore
@chiefmi6
Chief of the UK Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). RTs show my interest was piqued, nothing more. He/him.
Rachel Vann
@vann_rachelvann
A Child of Deaf Adults #CODA passionate about changing lives & enabling through technology. Experience drives desire. @LBGplc Opinions are my own. #Tech100Women
Music Man Project
@musicmanproject
Award-winning international accessible music service for disabled people, founded by @DavidStanleyMus. As seen on TV, the Royal Albert Hall & London Palladium!
Keir Starmer
@keir_starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras and Leader of the Labour Party. Former Director of Public Prosecutions.
PoTS UK
@ukpots
A charity passionate about supporting those with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome; raising funds to provide information, education, research, awareness & advocacy.
Remap
@remapuk
A charity helping disabled people live more independent lives. Our skilled volunteers design and custom-make equipment free of charge #MakingThingsPossible
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Kate Headley
@headleykate
Director of Consulting at the Clear Company @InspiretoHire and Chair of RIDI Awards judging panel @RIDIawards #disabilityworksuk #DisabilityConfident
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@asoorenian
Disability Academic Activist. Passionate about Inclusive Education. Advocating for Disabled children's equal rights to education.
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@cop26
Official Twitter account of the UK #COP26 Presidency. This account is no longer active. Read about our Presidency outcomes 👇
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@celia_hensman
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rsnnortheast
@rsnnortheast
Ask Listen Act - SEND Support for CYP After COVID
@asklistenact
Study funded by @NIHRresearch seeking to inform provision of SEND education, health & social care for children after COVID. Led by @ljmu @edgehill @LivUni
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@ukgovgott
We support the UK public sector to unlock the potential of its knowledge assets to deliver value to the UK economy & society. Part of @SciTechgovuk
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@the_auroragroup
We are an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
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@allanmackill
Currently director at Alliance for Inclusion. The Postings on the site are my opinions and do not necessarily represent the company strategies or views.
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@mrjasonolsen
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@birminghamcg22
Official Twitter of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games 🎉
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@eddiehughes4wn
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@vdockerill