Should event planners ask attendees to close their eyes, walk around the hotel for an hour, and imagine what it’s like being blind? No, and this article explains why disability simulation exercises are problematic. meetings.skift.com/accessibility-…

This decision is incredible disappointing. It will be a significant blow to Zara’s family and will further dent women's trust in the justice system. Our thoughts are with Zara's friend and family today. womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-sta…

Day 7 of #NoExcusesNovember - “They need to learn skills to prepare them for the real world.” False. Students with disabilities educated in separate settings have poorer outcomes than those included. #inclusion

Day 8 of #NoExcusesNovember- "They can't possibly learn to..." Presume competence. Set high expectations and support students in achieving them. #inclusion #SpecialEducation

Rishi, you don’t need “daughters” to feel guilty about refusing to sack a man who laughs about date rape, you just need a conscience. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

There’s a reason you don’t often see great disability support staff. #disabilty #intellectualdisability #downsydrome #autism

😇HAPPY INTERNATIONAL😇 😇😇ANGELMAN DAY 😇😇 A day observed annually on the 15th FEB primarily to raise awareness for Angelman syndrome. The date selected is in recognition of the 15th chromosome affected, and February is international Rare Disease month #AngelmanSyndrome

Want to help shape the future of Changing Places UK? With the upcoming anniversary of the CP Consortium, we're taking the opportunity to look at what's next for the campaign, and we need your help! Take our survey now to share your thoughts: buff.ly/3SuhNPZ #IncLOOsion

“Couzens was never fit to be a police officer." Red flag after red flag was overlooked. Couzens' crimes "sit on the same continuum" as sexist and misogynistic behaviour within police culture. In other words his vile behaviour & language didn’t stand out #SarahEverard

We are thrilled to announce that the new feature documentary from Samuel and @_danhabib, #TheRideAhead will have its world premiere at Hot Docs Film Festival! We’re proud to be a part of the Special Presentations Lineup! variety.com/2024/film/glob…

New piece on Zone of Interest: the speech, the lies, most of all, Glazer's harrowing warning about how genocide can become "ambient." This is what feels most contemporary, most of this terrible moment, about Glazer’s staggering film. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Sorry not sorry. It is not always as polite as everyone would like. #downsyndrome #intellectualdisabilities #intellectualdisabilities #developmentaldisabilities

Dear heart ❤️

It's troubling how the exclusion of disabled people doesn't provoke the same outcry as other forms of discrimination e.g race, sexuality or gender. It continues to highlight the persistent discrimination and marginalisation we as disabled people face.

I have both no words and at the same time, so many words 😔😯😡

Let's remember that working towards Autism Acceptance is a year-round responsibility, not just for a week or a month. Only together, we can make a difference and create a world where everyone is valued and respected 🧡 #Autism #AutisticCommunication

Thank you @SIFFnews for this great honor! The Jury called our film “A candid, humorous and insightful look at adulting while disabled.”

"If England gets beaten, so will she." Researchers analysed incidents of domestic abuse during England's games in World Cups and found that when England plays, incidents are: -38% higher when England loses -26% higher where England won or drew feministgiant.com/p/essay-when-f…

We have literally been saying this for years. It’s a national emergency that the police fails to investigate rape and domestic abuse, resulting in women being killed on their watch.

Shouldn’t be a normalized thing. #Disability