🗣️"The benefits system isn't just some pipeline into the world of work – it's a vital piece of social infrastructure that protects us from the sharpest edge of our unequal society."
After #PMQs, our campaigner Mikey wrote about the upcoming green paper👇https://t.co/CRhdEf4NAq
🚨NEWS🚨 CW: Assisted Dying
Disability Rights UK’s Statement on Assisted Dying
Assistance to die should not be easier to access than assistance to live. Parliament and Government should not allow assisted dying when political choices undermine our lives, and rights, every day.
What I find most alarming about the debate about assisted dying is that no one questions why a sick or disabled person might want to die
Because most people assume our lives are inherently shit, rather than looking at systemic lack of care, discrimination etc
And that's ableism
@BBCRadio2 I don't believe the suggestion that the assisted dying bill wouldn't be dangerous for disabled people. Adequate safeguarding has never existed so I don't trust it will start now. Remember this? https://t.co/nnJUs9FbEg
It’s been an amazing week. Nearly 200 children with SEND taking part in interactive music and arts activities over 4 days at Pudsey Civic Hall supported by YAMSEN leaders, musicians and volunteers. Yes the lost boys drummed Captain Hook away. @ArtFormsLeeds @LeedsMusicEd
Great start to our multi sensory week. Day 1: 40 children and young people with PMLD joined us at @pudseycivichall to explore the Story of Peter Pan through music and movement. Same again tomorrow. @ArtFormsLeeds @LeedsMusicEd @LordMayorLeeds
Turning down the heating substantially isn't an option for charities like @hollybanktrust who care for people with complex needs. But when the governnent's energy relief scheme ends, their energy bill will rise by almost 400% to £606,000 a year.
📢WE HAVE DONE IT!
As a profession we have sent a strong message to this Government that we won't stand by and watch the destruction of education without taking a stand.
Thank you to everyone who voted.
#SaveOurSchools#PayUp
Sajid Javid MP: A reversal on ‘do not resuscitate’ orders for Covid-19 patients with learning difficulties - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/z9MY2Uj1gQ via @UKChange
Nonspeaking people have more to say. Providing #AAC access is crucial to help them communicate what they want to say. This #AACAwarenessMonth, we’re introducing #MoretoSay, a campaign to challenge assumptions about people who cannot speak. Read more: https://t.co/HSx3Bge8lp
As the international community gets ready to provide humanitarian aid to #Ukraine, we urge them to include people with #disabilities in your planning and interventions. https://t.co/AT61hdIAWG