Too many people have been spreading misinformation about disability. We must show them we're one community, united in truth. Please add your name. https://t.co/NEIr4cMKoj @scope
Our Heroes of the Week are the amazing staff at a pioneering pub in Brighton, set up to train young people with learning disabilities and autism.
5 News' Simon Vigar went to meet them.
A pub in Brighton designed to help train young people with learning disabilities or autism for employment has been opened by Nigella Lawson.
Tap below to read more:
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International Day of Disabled People is on 3 December. 🗓️ @scope are running an event for MPs to learn more about disability. Invite your MP to attend in just three clicks https://t.co/bDfy4tZBz2
Community heroes in Surrey and Sussex have been honoured at the 14th Make a Difference Awards. The BBC event, held at Lingfield Park Racecourse, saw awards given in eight categories.
More here: https://t.co/qbagM1zQAe
Political party conferences are an opportunity for MPs to learn more about important issues. Make sure disability is one of them. Invite your MP to meet with @scope https://t.co/PbGX0Exrpb
Despite the changes the Government's Welfare Bill will still cut disability benefits without fixing any of the issues disabled people face. I've just emailed my MP, again, to say we must still say NO to the Bill. Will you join me and email yours? https://t.co/nSJobX9Acb
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MPs are due to vote for the second time on plans to cut disability benefits on 9 July. I’m campaigning with @scope to stop cuts to the health element of Universal Credit. Ask your MP to vote against the proposals in Parliament. https://t.co/eYgmeiIclI
Emergency podcast alert after the welfare reform vote tonight
We're bringing you immediate and alternative analysis from the perspective of disabled people and groups
With help from Disability Rights UK, Scope and Politico's Dan Bloom
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MPs are due to vote on plans to cut disability benefits soon. I’m campaigning with @scope to stop this. Ask your MP to vote against the proposals in Parliament. https://t.co/eYgmeiHEwa
The Government is trying to make it harder to get disability benefits that are a lifeline for more than 200,000 autistic people. I’ve just asked my MP to #ProtectOurBenefits. Will you join me and email yours? https://t.co/nSJobX9Acb
MPs are due to vote on plans to cut disability benefits soon. I’m campaigning with @scope to stop this. Ask your MP to vote against the proposals in Parliament. https://t.co/eYgmeiIclI