Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People

Disabled people's organisation.
#RightsNotCharity

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Just a reminder you can also follow us on Bluesky
https://t.co/GkD7vwIeEw

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

The good news is, due to demand we have increased the number of tickets, the bad news is, you only have 5 days left to book a ticket!

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Right to Food Commission
Monday 8th June 1:00 - 2:30pm • Zoom
Shape what a new Right to Food law should look like!
Book now!
https://t.co/IgP7anl9Yw

[Disability Rights UK @DisRightsUK]

🚨NEWS 🚨

"One in four of us is Disabled. It’s time the UK government heard us"

Labour needs a new direction. Its first step must be to stop treating Disabled people as a problem to be managed - DR UK Head of Policy, Fazilet Hadi for @openDemocracy 👇https://t.co/8Mff6yQBe3

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Join us & @ALLFIEUK online to strengthen the growing regional Movement for Inclusive Education, with Disabled people organising for justice, liberation
Online event
Thurs 11 June • 11 AM - 12:30 PM
https://t.co/6DzYsq5pca

[Disability Rights UK @DisRightsUK]

🚨Take part in our survey 🚨

We take being a Disabled-led organisation seriously. This survey is a chance to make sure our work is reflecting your insight and experiences.

Have your voice heard (Easy Read and BSL formats available) 👇
https://t.co/4SJ2clUCir

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Pls share (and also come along!) @MCRDisabilityCo @Amnestydisabili @firstmcr @embracewandl @BeyondEmpowerUK @greatermcr @BUKCommunity @DisRightsUK @InclusionLondon

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Right to Food Commission
Monday 8th June 1:00 - 2:30pm • Zoom
Shape what a new Right to Food law should look like!
Book now!
https://t.co/IgP7anl9Yw

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Right to Food Commission
Monday 8th June 1:00 - 2:30pm • Zoom
Shape what a new Right to Food law should look like!
Book now!
https://t.co/IgP7anl9Yw

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Survey. For over 18, self identify or identify as neurodivergent, used maternity services as a parent in the last 5 years https://t.co/LQ4cpkqG7v

[MDPAC @McrDPAC]

Friday afternoon 29th May
Resisting Disabled Activist Burnout at
Ellen Wilkinson Building Room AG.3/4
University of Manchester
https://t.co/hziBB2Ulfv

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Polling stations close at 10pm. Don’t leave it too late, and don’t forget to bring your photo ID.
Got a postal vote but forgot to send it back?
You can hand deliver it to any polling station before 10pm
#LocalElections

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Voting in the local elections on 7 May? You need photo ID to vote in a polling station.
Your ID can be out of date as long as the photo still looks like you.
Find the full list of accepted ID here: https://t.co/27KcRm8a1M
#LocalElections

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Right to Food Commission
Monday 8th June 1:00 - 2:30pm • Zoom
Shape what a new Right to Food law should look like!
Book now!
https://t.co/IgP7anl9Yw

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

So often the concurrent conditions and symptoms are siloed and get ignored due to lack of awareness.
#HNDay #HypermobilityNeurodivergenceDay #HypermobilityNeurodivergenceAwarenessDay
Check out for more info https://t.co/x2WclrSmdX

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

The people driven into debt - and court - over council home care
https://t.co/weZ9fr7oJ6

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Roadmap to Independent Living Coalition
OPEN MEETING
Mon 20th April / 2 - 3.30 pm / Zoom
Join us for an open meeting to hear the latest updates on the Roadmap to Independent Living and help shape what happens next.
https://t.co/yhd8UEKdtu

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Disabled people challenging the proposed Schools White Paper and SEND reforms
Thurs 30 April 11:30am – 6pm International Anthony Burgess Foundation, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY
Hybrid: In-person & online
https://t.co/g9TJAj44yB

[ALLFIE @ALLFIEUK]

Join ALLFIE's launch of a regional Movement for Inclusive Education, in collaboration with @GMCDP, on 30th April 2026📣

Disabled people organising for justice, liberation & systemic change.

Join us online or in person in Manchester: https://t.co/tBjsZA9Bya
#EducateDontSegregate

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

From today (Sunday 1st March), concessionary passholders will no longer have to wait until 9.30am to get on board Bee Network buses for free as the time restriction is permanently lifted.

https://t.co/xecbtJVjPK

[Wheelie MS Advocate - #PoweredByWheels - ♿️ @WheelieFUMS]

HIDDEN VOICES PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING
Thursday 26th Feb 6.30-8pm
The meeting will shine a spotlight on the large number of disabled people who find it hard or impossible to speak up for themselves for various reasons.
And we’ll explore how we can make sure that what they think, want and need is heard and taken into account in the planning and delivery of support service.

Speakers
Professor Sara Ryan:
Researcher and activist in learning disability, autism, experiences of exclusion and regulatory processes.

Anna Rose:
Campaigner with ESCaD, ‘INQUEST’ etc. whose adult son Marcus died through lack of oversight in residential care

Sean Dempsey:
Award winning Learning Disability Champion, advocate and trainer based on his own experience

Paul Ridley:
Campaigner, proud parent and full time carer of two young adult, disabled children,
2025 All4 Inclusion Carer of the Year Award

Link to receive the Zoom joining information

https://t.co/gBz26Kpwhh

[Cost of Living Action @CostOfLivingAct]

Almost two thirds of people in the UK have cut back on essentials due to the cost of living.The crisis isn’t over — it’s getting worse.

Today we're launching the Cost of Living Action campaign, calling on the Government to end this crisis and ensure it never happens again.

[Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @GMCDP]

Save the date!
Greater Manchester Disability Pride
Saturday 25th July 2026