#BeHeardTakeAction A global storytelling platform and social network that amplifies our authentic voices and builds a strong disability movement for change
📰Kamran Mallick, our CEO, gave evidence at the @covidinquiryuk on Monday highlighting the harm of government policies on Disabled communities and how the concerns we raised weren't listened to.
We must hold the government to account so lessons are learned.
'Invisible Fitna' (1997), a film by @JazzShaban. An artistic exploration of veiling, its power, its poignance and what it means for women.
Watch it on SVP:
https://t.co/0yW7siB34i
#ItsThatGirlWithCP & @Gemmaconniecook co-created this artwork and spoken word piece, which explores Natalie's experience of being excluded from sport as a child. 'Other's say no - I say Watch Me!'. Check it out on SVP below:
https://t.co/0yW7siB34i
@JoshReevesDCMS & @DACymru are developing a documentary on the #UNCRPD and the need for its implementation into Welsh law, to apply pressure to the Welsh government but also showcase untapped talent behind the camera. Coming 3.12.23. Take a look: https://t.co/4YVhgQ3zTr
Please watch this important film by @JoshReevesDCMS, Say it to my face! Not online: A Hate Crime Story https://t.co/4YVhgQ323T It focuses on the damaging effects of disability hate crime experienced online, and sets out clear and proactive steps to tackle the problem.
Get to know our collaborators... We have been lucky enough to work with @JoshReevesDCMS at SVP, Founder of Don't Call Me Special and Disability Rights Activist. We can't wait to hear more from him over the coming months...Watch this space! #BeHeardTakeAction
Freedom of movement means freedom to live and work in another EU country.
We want the #EUDisabilityCard to give temporary access to disability allowances when moving to another EU Country.
Learn more: https://t.co/fjFl3zzKXi
Today is #NeverGiveUpDay. Heard of it? Us neither. Nevertheless, we're celebrating it at SVP because it encourages perseverance, to keep fighting for anything that contributes to a fairer and more just society, and
for the changes we want to make in the world. #BeHeardTakeAction
🌎Recently, we co-hosted with @NPCthinks a great event where Disabled people discussed how we should tackle the climate crisis with Disability justice at its heart. Find out what people thought in this #EveryonesEnvironment webinar on Sep. 28th!
https://t.co/jraso9M8FJ
We've been scanning the internet to find something inspiring for #InternationalYouthDay, and found this excellent guide. Great stuff, but what about disabled Youths? We'd love to hear what disabled youths are doing to celebrate today. @includeme2club
https://t.co/cMMTs9ZzMY
Can you judge a book by its cover? Probably not. And definitely not when choosing a dog to train as an assistance dog. Making the unexpected choice worked out well for @JazzShaban when choosing her puppy. Read more below:
https://t.co/YoJg5KQk2Y
#InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
Its International Assistance Dog Week? Really?! Well, if you have one you'll know why they're important to celebrate. The world takes on a different shape with them. @JazzShaban can't live without hers! Look out for our assistance dogs blogs this week on SVP.
#Assistancedogs
Happy World Wide Web Day! Where would we be now without it? Is the world a better place for it? Without it we wouldn't be talking here. What would you do without the #WorldWideWeb? Let us know your thoughts...
#WorldWideWebDay
https://t.co/17KFURXLLL