River of Many Voices

Uniting disabled people, LGBTQ+ communities, people of colour & allies to share raw stories, expose harsh truths, together forever.

[River of Many Voices @Riverofmany]

Once again the data tower near me is needing to be fixed once more so apologies for any delays in postage.

[Recovery in the Bin @RITB_]

MH charity MIND supports govts 'Fit Note' trials.
MIND comms sounds like it works with DWP to sell the pilots.
We're sure they'l benefit in some contract...

[Joe Hardy 🇺🇦 🇪🇺♿️🐟 #RightToLove 💙 @BlokeOnWheels]

Can someone explain to me how cutting benefits creates jobs? I can understand how it would increase the likelihood of somebody taking an already existing job, but I fail to see how it actually stimulates job creation.

[The Center for Disability Rights @CDRNYS]

May is Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month 🖤
CDR and RCIL stand with the EDS community and help raise awareness for visibility, access, and understanding.
#EDSAwarenessMonth #EDS #CDR #RCIL

[The Center for Disability Rights @CDRNYS]

May is Mobility Awareness Month 💜
CDR and RCIL recognize the importance of mobility aids in supporting independence, access, and the right to move through the world without barriers.
#MobilityAwarenessMonth #AccessforAll #DisabilityRights

[Disability Rights UK @DisRightsUK]

The Disability poverty campaign group have written to the energy minister asking for implementation of an energy social tariff to protect Disabled households in light of energy price rises due to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Read the story here:
https://t.co/77kdoTYove

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

🚨 BREAKING: The gap in life expectancy between people living in the UK’s poorest and wealthiest areas has grown to 20 years.

Worryingly, most areas across the UK have seen healthy life expectancy fall since 2012.

This isn’t right. Everyone should be able to live a healthy, secure life - no matter where they live or how much they earn.

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

When people on benefits judge others on benefits, it doesn’t just affect “them”, it affects everyone.

The same policies being pushed don’t pick sides.

This isn’t left vs right… it’s about protecting a system we might all need.

#UniversalCredit #BenefitsSystem #StopTheDivide #UKPolitics #DisabilityRights

[Pwd Online Safety @pwdonlinesafety]

Government rejects new law that would force it to set up fund to support disabled politicians https://t.co/VxNurxyFHn via @johnpringdns

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

’ve heard these stories so many times from others… but today it was me.

Parked in a disabled bay, Blue Badge up, got my stick out the boot—
and heard “look at the PIP stick.”

What hit even harder?
They were parked in the disabled bay too.

This is exactly what happens when society pushes the idea that disability has to look a certain way.
People start policing each other—even within our own community.

Conditions like Multiple Sclerosis don’t fit into neat little boxes.

Some days I need a stick. Some days I don’t.

That doesn’t make it fake, it makes it real life.

Disabled spaces shouldn’t come with judgement.
Not from strangers. Not from anyone.

#DisabilityAwareness #InvisibleDisability #MultipleSclerosis

[VOICES ADFOCAD @VoicesWales]

Here are 6 asks we need *now* to support the 310,000 unpaid carers in Wales – a thread ⬇️

1️⃣ End the postcode lottery of support.

2️⃣ Make carers’ rights visible

3️⃣ Guarantee real support and breaks

4️⃣ Demand accountability so our rights become a reality

5️⃣ Train the workforce to recognise carers

6️⃣ Protect carers’ futures

You can read our manifesto here https://t.co/oUdy3M10gi

[UN Free & Equal @free_equal]

Being #trans is a natural part of human diversity and should be celebrated! 🏳️‍⚧️
#transdepath #transgender #standup4humanrights

[Star💫 @Starseeker1986]

The problem is the government and ignorant fookers, don’t want disabled people in society , so they make it extra hard for us to exist.

[Yorkshire Victor Meldrew+his dog @TheMeldrew]

Just seen this petition, there's some pretty sick people out there

[Suzy 🦊 @Lovehasnowords1]

PIP is also claimed by disabled people who will never work.
It isn't just claimed by people working.
I don't know why people keep saying it's not a out of work benefit when it's both.
It's like people are trying to let disabled people who are unable to work shoulder the cuts 😕

[LurgeeLiz @LurgeeLife]

10,000 responses so far to the PIP Review Call for Evidence

Please add to this, especially if you care about LCWRA who don't qualify for PIP who will no longer qualify for ANY incapacity benefits if WCA is scrapped & PIP becomes the gateway

Wording tips: https://t.co/plMSNcodRo

[💗 @ma1ybe]

Putting this here for the ladies. The creeps are out there.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Don’t share hate! Each click carries the potential to ignite change, so let's share responsibly and harness the true power of our interconnectedness.

#PledgeToPause ⏸️ #NoToHate

[Dr_Rebecca @Dr_Bekka_UK]

Look at this. A Reform led council forces Blue Badge holders to pay, then puts the meter behind a high kerb and a bin. ♿️🚫
When told it’s inaccessible, their answer is: 'Don’t come into town then.'
They're already showing you how they plan to treat disabled people.

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

Say it with us: Ending the need for food banks is possible.
Together we can.
Together we WILL.

[Joe Hardy 🇺🇦 🇪🇺♿️🐟 #RightToLove 💙 @BlokeOnWheels]

Again, you don't get PIP for 'headaches',(Another bullshit claim I've seen this morning) you can get it for chronic migraines if they are so severe as to prevent you from carrying out basic daily tasks repeatedly, reliably and safely. All of which will be properly evidenced and assessed before any money is paid.