Sean Fitzsimons

Interests: Politics, Equality, Universal Accessibility, Housing Rights, Built Environment...

[Dermot Devlin he/him @castleDD]

International Men’s Day hits hard for disabled men.

We’re excluded from mental health talks, blocked by inaccessible systems, and ignored when we raise real dangers — even around life-and-death policies.

Our lives have value.

What barriers are still overlooked?

#InternationalMensDay #DisabledMen #DisabledRights

[Joanne Sansome @joanne_sansome]

Thank you to all who fought for what we have today… we must continue to fight to ensure #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs in the fight for equity of rights, equality and freedoms for all 💜🙌 #Judy #Amigo (aka @Fitzer1958) 💜👏 #UNCRPD #CelebrateToday @HarkinSummit @HarkinAtDrake

[Joanne Sansome @joanne_sansome]

Thank you @RachaelMaskell 👏 When we don’t have a voice, in government we can only hope that MP’s hear us & speak to support our voiced concerns via their speeches & voting, if thats considered a rebellion @GOVUK @UKLabour democracy really does need to evolve or cease to exist!🤔

[Joanne Sansome @joanne_sansome]

“No engagement [involvement] with people who live the reality” ~Westminster, House of Commons, Debate #KillTheBill #StopTakingThePIP #CoProduce with us #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs 💜✊@BBCJayneMcC

[Dermot Devlin he/him @castleDD]

I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life. I will fight for it and for others.

#WelfareNotWarfare #NoToAS #NotDeadYet #TakingThePIP #WelfareCuts #PIP #UC #LCWRA #AssistUsToLive #Disabled #DisabledLife

[Dermot Devlin he/him @castleDD]

#WelfareNotWarfare ✊️

Arrived at Houses of Parliament to effect change.

@Dis_PPL_Protest @DPACNIreland

[Paul Doherty @PaulDoherty___]

Some news…

I’m truly honoured to have been nominated as the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast.

Growing up in Turflodge, I never dreamt I’d have the chance to represent our city in this way.

I’ll continue to be on the ground in communities, tackling the issues people face day in, day out. But this role also gives me a platform - to stand up for those too often left behind and to celebrate everything that makes this city such a special place.

Looking forward to getting stuck in!

[Snowleopardess 💚 @snowleopardess]

"Sir Keir Starmer's benefit cuts will strip 800,000 legitimate disability claimants of support, a think tank has warned."
https://t.co/e1Jkq8YFIZ

[Joanne Sansome @joanne_sansome]

We’re a community of people with disabilities & allies who support each other to make change towards equity of equality in all aspects of society in NI & beyond. We know the importance of inclusion & the power of collective voice to support common actions! #StrongerTogether 💜✊

[Belfast Telegraph @BelTel]

"The DUP may deny it, but the party centrally has decided on a strategy which involves running down the clock on Casement Park. Planning permission for the redevelopment expires next year."

✍️ @SuzyJourno

https://t.co/pnhYUSpC5J

[Michaela Hollywood MBE @KylaHollywood]

Some personal news!

Despite the wild ride that 2024 was, in December I took up the role of Head of Policy and Operations at @cfilni!

I’ve always been passionate about defining independence, and the ethos of the Independent Living Movement strikes at the heart of who I am.

[Sean Fitzsimons @Fitzer1958]

@KylaHollywood @cfilni Congratulations Michaela

[Ark Housing @arkhousing]

✨ Ark Housing is embarking on an ambitious development programme to expand our housing stock across NI. 🏠

✨ We're bringing you a diverse range of new homes, including apartments, houses, and independent living options. Read more here:
https://t.co/7x40YvEKta

[Mandy McAuley @mandy_mcauley]

Almost 400 people are waiting for a hospital bed in Northern Ireland ⁦@BBCNewsNI⁩

35 ambulances are unable to offload at emergency departments as there isn't the space to facilitate crews or patients.
https://t.co/l57piGvjl8

[Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick @C_Fitz_]

I'm absolutely furious that the focus on public spending always diverts to sick and disabled people...when contemptuous companies like Thames Water will get away with putting bills up by 35% while paying bosses hundreds of thousands in bonuses. Joke.

[Claire Hanna @ClaireHanna]

People looking out for people. Nice one @PaulDoherty___ and foodstock 🙏

[Gareth Cross @garethvcross]

This man gives everything to help people in his community.

[Joanne Sansome @joanne_sansome]

This is just one part of the ‘benefit’ trap reality, many of us are in @StephenNolan maybe you could do a programme about this, with our community, instead of spinning misinformation about motability, a lifeline to many? #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

[Dermot Devlin he/him @castleDD]

My memory of my friend Seán who passed away recently, I am making a donation to @Foodstock__ this Christmas in lieu of Christmas cards.

This was a charity I know Seán supported, so if you have the means, please make a donation.

https://t.co/XP14coLbjw

#SolidarityNotCharity

[The Harkin Institute @HarkinAtDrake]

We are so proud of our Director of Disability Policy Daniel Van Sant for receiving this incredible honor!