Difference @differencenorth
We're here to change perceptions of disability, fight for equality, and end discrimination for Disabled People. #CeasefireNOW differencenortheast.org.uk North East, England Joined February 2018-
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Proposal to improve #inclusion in our transport networks and infrastructure.
Proposal to improve #inclusion in our transport networks and infrastructure.
The ticket office in Newcastle closed. A kiosk isn’t good enough: queues, missed trains, and accessibility concerns. Have you been affected? Share your experience here 👉 differencenortheast.org.uk/take-action/sh…
NORTH EAST DISABLED COMMUNITY: Your 15 mins Needed. Take our survey to: ✅ Fuel evidence-based campaigns ✅ Reveal what’s working/failing ✅ Make decision-makers LISTEN Ends Aug 31! Need Word/phone version? Reply/DM! RT to reach more people! differencenortheast.org.uk/your-voice-sha…
The Universal Credit Bill passed. Only 9 North East MPs voted to protect disabled people. 20 voted for cuts. We fought. We won changes. But it’s not enough. Now we rest and resist! Tag your MP if they didn’t vote with us. Ask them why. differencenortheast.org.uk/reflecting-on-…
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨🚨 The United Nations is calling for the UK Government to stop the Universal Credit (PIP) Bill because it will 'deepen the signs of regression' in disabled people's human rights. tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/tr…
Labour has a Disability problem. I don't think many at a senior level realise that, it's hard for anyone to admit prejudice. Nevertheless it's there in their language and behaviours. They can change this, but they have to want to do it.
Where you can find me talking about Ramping Up Rights this week TONIGHT - 6-7:30 live on Instagram with @TheCanaryUK TOMORROW - MANCHESTER 1-4(ish) @GMCDP's #DisabilityPride 9th July - STOCKTON, with @differencenorth 7-9 Tickets all available here linktr.ee/rampinguprights
📢 The fight for British disability rights isn't over 📢 Join @RachelCDailey at @stocktonlibrary @drakebookshop where she will be in conversation with Claire Andrews from @differencenorth to talk about the amazing activists and protest actions behind the UK’s long battle for…
"There is a heavy duty on us all, and it starts with compassion and kindness, safety and support" Labour MP Rachael Maskell, whose reasoned amendment has been selected to be voted on, sets out why she is opposed to the "broken bill" Follow live: bbc.in/4ly6jrG
Tonight MPs have tabled a reasoned amendment on behalf of disabled people who have yet to have agency in this process. It is time their voices were heard. It is backed by 138 organisations @PippaCrerar @guardian
Tonight MPs have tabled a reasoned amendment on behalf of disabled people who have yet to have agency in this process. It is time their voices were heard. It is backed by 138 organisations @PippaCrerar @guardian

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