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We are an entirely volunteer run charity supporting disabled people in Sussex. Sadly our brilliant Volunteer Coordinator is now moving on, could you be the person to replace him? Great experience and very worthwhile! facebook.com/37296377349416…

The activism of many disabled people, such as the Disablement Income Group (DIG), was crucial in influencing legislation. DIG was founded in 1965 by two pioneering disabled women: Megan Du Boison and Berit Moore #HeritageTreasure. lse.ac.uk/library/whats-…

Brighton City Cabs are offering free taxi travel to those aged 80+ to get to their vaccine appointment at Brighton racecourse. Riders must live within the Brighton boundary. They will also cover the return trip.😊 For details and to book call 01273 205205. Ageing Well B&H

Exhibition news! An interview I recorded with Tanni Grey-Thompson is now available on our exhibition webpage: lse.ac.uk/library/whats-… Huge thanks to Tanni for being such wonderful company and sparing her time and thoughts about Alf.

We're interested in hearing from disabled women on how Covid-19 is affecting them. Email us to find out more [email protected] shar.es/aoeS4j #Disability #COVID19 #intersectionality

We've checked accessibility of Brighton Centre for #vaccines. Always a steward outside greeting people; wheelchairs avail if needed; help out of taxi & volunteer support once inside. Hope this is reassuring. Please RT. #brighton #hove #support #brightoncentre #accessible

Take a look at our Disability Unit blog, which explains why we want to hear from you to help shape our National Strategy for Disabled People ⬇️ disabilityunit.blog.gov.uk/2021/01/15/tel…

Are you a D/deaf or Disabled Woman considering a political career? Centenary Action & @theParliamentP are hosting a safe space for D/deaf or disabled women to hear from other women with lived experience of being in elected office. More info & sign up➡️ bit.ly/3a0StfE

"Among women, the risk of death involving coronavirus was 3.5 times greater for more-disabled women - defined as having their day-to-day activities "limited a lot" by their health - compared with non-disabled women." (from ONS) bbc.co.uk/news/uk-560338…

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I've set up #free series of online talks coming up this month from Arts and Humanities Research Council carmina University of Brighton project around Census 2021 - England & Wales The second talk looks at #Disability & Health, exploring changes in experiencing & chronicling this since the 1911 census. eventbrite.co.uk/e/143737419491

Disabled people going without food as Rishi Sunak denies them Covid uplift #ExcludedUK ExcludedUK Official independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

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Our donation to Freedom Powerchairs helps fund a special, bespoke power wheelchair for gentleman with cerebral palsy. #charity #disabilty Read more here ow.ly/fnoP50EkGPJ

Thanks so much to Axis Foundation for supporting our work. Bespoke power chairs are vital for our clients who have complex mobility needs.

The prime minister’s office has admitted making no attempt to ensure that a new £2.6 million Downing Street media briefing room would be accessible to disabled people. SalBrinton @BnsJaneCampbell @jerseysnail #WhereIsTheInterpreter disabilitynewsservice.com/prime-minister…

Liz Carr was in her thirties when she took on her first professional acting role, In 2013, she joined the BBC crime thriller series Silent Witness as Clarissa Mullery. For the past 20 years, Carr has also been a disability rights campaigner in the UK #LesbianVisibilityDay