@Steven_Swinford Young Disabled people have patiently waited a year for successive Governments to decide their fate. Milburn's choice to tell journalists before he told young people is an insult.
Disabled young people, we are with you today. We know that Milburn’s inappropriate actions mean many of you will be scared and afraid. Our Disabled community will be here until every Disabled young person can live safely and securely.
Read more https://t.co/MSbKQlbWrJ
One to watch!
Being Heumann tells the story of Judy Heumann, a Disabled activist whose 24-day sit-in led to the creation of US laws around Disabled equality and set a standard for many other countries.
Do you know how Universal Credit is calculated? Trick question. It's not, but we think it's time it was.
Find out what we told MPs about social security:
https://t.co/B9NLPS0O8u
Let's make a world where everyone can use their skills and talents, where we are all financially secure, and where Disabled people are included and respected.
@CampaignFDJ brings together Disabled people, friends and allies who believe in equality: https://t.co/y3zjvURAws
Disabled people have many different conditions, impairments, and experiences.
What unites us is how we are further disabled by the way that society is designed and the assumptions that are made about us.
That's why the Social Model of Disability is the foundation of our work.
The Social Model of Disability recognises that society creates barriers. Inaccessible buildings, websites and information can Disable people. We must remove barriers so that everone can live a fulfilling life. https://t.co/0J4s4WvGSw
Do you know how Universal Credit is calculated? Trick question. It's not, but we think it's time it was.
Find out what we told MPs about social security:
https://t.co/B9NLPS0O8u
Disabled and have opinions on AI?
AI can improve accessibility for Disabled people, or exclude us from the picture.
Contentsquare Foundation and Web Usability want to know how Disabled people use and experience AI.
Complete their survey: https://t.co/P206Olq13Y
The Great British Bake Off is looking for a fresh batch of bakers for 2027.
They want the famous white tent to be as inclusive as possible, and are inviting applications from Disabled people, with adjustments throughout auditions and filming.
Apply at https://t.co/cq9HwxG863
A win for young Disabled adults and their families 📣
While most young people can access their Child Trust Funds at 18, many Disabled people have faced barriers accessing money that was set aside for them.
Years of campaigning have led to Gov changes: https://t.co/08JfSSvxvp
The Budget and Disabled people, an update on the PIP review findings, and finding Disabled joy.
Don't miss out on our newsletter - sign up to get your copy: https://t.co/W9B6VOrrpo
#PIPreview#AutumBudget#DisabledJoy
Are you passionate about housing equality? Do you want to help make a difference?
We're looking for a motivated and committed Policy and Campaigns Officer to join our team.
£30,381 – £38,570, 35 hrs with flexible working options
Apply by 24th November
https://t.co/DX8fjiNLKu
Sometimes we all need support. Our social care system should be there to help all of us when we need it.
But Government proposals will deny that support based on someone’s age.
We think that needs to change: https://t.co/PSpX88eutq
#OpportunitySecurityRespect#SocialCare
Our friends @Ruils are offering free online courses to train PAs and carers to understand respectful relationships in care.
Apply for free access for your team: https://t.co/sKu9Utif6m
If these sound familiar to you, join the people changing the story.
Let's make a world where every Disabled person has financial security, opportunities to thrive, and equal respect.
📣 Join the campaign: https://t.co/OrjjaJJNUC
#SocialSecurity#DisabilityBenefits#UC#PIP