‘Drop the cliches about union barons and militant strikers; organised workers are essential to a modern economy’ theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

This Paralympic Games , we've been inspired by the show of talent on display! It's also shown us that, given the right resources and support, Disabled people can enjoy sport. So why aren't more of us able to access activity we enjoy...? A thread inspired by Get Yourself Active at Disability Rights UK 🧵

Friendly reminder to the British media that the next week is not the only time to hire disabled journalists. Disabled people are for life, not just for the Paralympics.

2024 Psychological Safety Training Workshop - 18 Sept with Rory Peck Trust Frontline Club. Learn trauma reporting, self-care, & more from experts. Limited places. Register now: rorypecktrust.submittable.com/submit/05e2f77… #freelancers #JournalismTraining #safety

#NUJ Disabled Members' Council welcomes you to an informal online meeting to find out what the union is doing on behalf of disabled members. 16 Sept, 6-7pm Discuss ideas and priorities for DM motions to shape NUJ policy and work from 2025-27. #equality linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Accessibility is a right, not a privilege For too long, disabled people have faced barriers on public transport. It's time to end the "afterthought" approach & ensure full accessibility on all public transportation 1/2

A presenter on Channel 4 has just said a cyclist's "cerebral palsy was so bad he couldn't even ride a bike until he was 13" What a ridiculous, ableist, ignorant comment from someone who should know better

#NUJ DMC: “Journalists should avoid clichéd tragedy-to-triumph narratives and instead challenge the access barriers disabled sports reporters experience.” #InclusivePressAccess #paralympics #equality nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-d…

#NUJ Disabled Members' Council welcomes you to an informal online meeting to find out what the union is doing on behalf of disabled members. 16 Sept, 6-7pm Discuss ideas and priorities for DM motions to shape NUJ policy and work from 2025-27. #Equality linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

It's so important that disabled journalists have full access to cover the Paralympics... And all other sporting events #InclusivePressAccess nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-d…

Tanni Grey-Thompson urges severe penalties after train ordeal ⁦Tanni Grey-Thompson⁩ “Also calls for ⁦Campaign for Level Boarding⁩ where there is no gap between the carriage and platform edge - to feature in legislation coming soon to Parliament” bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Parliamentary Meeting Monday 2nd September Grimrod Room Portcullis House London 2pm Chaired by Cherylee Houston #TheDepartment #NoMoreBenefitDeaths 🖤

A copy of Disability News Service The Department, about disabled people killed by the hostile system, and their family's fight for justice, is going out to every MP. We deserve them to read it, before they make more "tough choices". You can get your own copy here plutobooks.com/9780745349893/…

Larry the Cat fan tells MP’s to read ‘The Department’ by John Pring Larry the Cat #LarryTheCat (AI Generated Image) Please Share #TheDepartment #NoMoreBenefitDeaths 🖤

📢 Tomorrow!

#NUJ calls for lasting improvements to access for disabled people. We're calling on the #media industry to play its part in challenging the lack of access and inclusion in everyday life. #InclusivePressAccess #Paralympics2024 nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-d…

Today #disabled activists had arranged a meeting at Portcullis House to bring copies they had crowdfunded for all MPs of Disability News Service book about benefit deaths. They have been denied access, with a resulting sit-in #protest outside BBC News (UK) Frances Ryan The Guardian Karam Bales

#NUJ Leadership in the Newsroom training for Journalists: this autumn's dates for the free courses for mid-career NUJ journalists, especially underrepresented groups in the industry, to develop their leadership skills. nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-l…

The Equality Council met today and took the time to remember Ann and her magnificent contributions to the NUJ. She'll remain in our memories and hearts for a very long time. I'm sure our Glasgow colleagues will celebrate her life in a manner she'd approve of ❤️✊

Proud the NUJ is there to support this rally today. Racism and fascism has no place in Scotland.