Back To The Future West Lothian

Heritage lottery funded oral history project by Disability West Lothian. Collecting experiences of people with disabilities in West Lothian.

[Back To The Future West Lothian @BTTFWestLothian]

2 spaces left on our training day. If your a young adult with a disabilty and interested in disabilty history, please get in touch! #Westlothian #volunteer #disability #history #oralhistory

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@paulvantrigt @daniel_blackie @ERC_Rethinking Sorry we missed your replies, and yes, we would love to share our project!

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Do you remember The International Year of Disabled Persons 1981?
It was a pivotal time for disability rights. Were you involved in any campaigns or celebrations? We'd love to hear from you.
#DisabilityHistory #OralHistory #WestLothian

[West Lothian Council @LoveWestLothian]

Learning Disability Week 13th -19th May. This year’s theme is ‘community’ come along on Tuesday 14th May between 10 am and 12 noon at Sycamore House, Quarrywood Court, Livingston and find out how we can support people with Learning Disabilities in West Lothian.

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Grants of up to £250,000 are available over three years to help community groups and projects tackle local challenges. More information ➡️ https://t.co/dZ1wDWlFAV

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Lots of cake was eaten at our afternoon tea, and we met some lovely people @ThelmaScotland #disabilityhistory #reminiscence

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We enjoyed our afternoon tea today. Thanks to all who came and especially @ThelmaScotland for being such great hosts, the Livingston Reminiscence Centre is a fantastic venue Here is our mini exhibition featuring Bangour village hospital. #disabilityhistory #reminiscence

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Come and find out more about our oral history project, all welcome!
#DisabilityHistory #Reminiscence

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An article about our project :)
Thanks @KonectMagazines https://t.co/Rm5l4Cw1uH

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We are looking for a photo of an Orange Badge, the predecessor to the current Blue Badge, can you help?
#DisabilityHistory

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We've had a great week here at Disabilty West Lothian. Meeting new people, hearing their stories and making exciting plans for our future. If you live in West Lothian, and have lived experience of disabilty we'd love to hear from you! #oralhistory #disability #WestLothian

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We would love to see photos of vintage disabilty aids, please share them with us #disabiltyhistory #westlothian

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Livingston Reminiscence centre has this amazing Victorian wheelchair that was rescued from Bangour. We are looking for people with disabilities who attended Bangour hospital, we would love to hear your your story #WestLothian #Disability #Reminiscence #BangourHospital