Research will examine the ‘untold stories’ of LGBT service-users
By Raya Al JadirNew research will investigate the “untold stories” of disabled lesbian, gay, bisexual…
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Language, love and research feature in 11th Blogging Against Disablism Day
By Raya Al JadirDisabled people have taken part in the 11th annual Blogging Against Disablism…
Brexit ‘would have dire consequences for disabled people’
By Raya Al Jadir and John PringLeaving the European Union (EU) would have “harmful” and…
Disabled actor criticises industry’s ‘backward attitude’, 20 years on
By Raya Al JadirA disabled actor, artist and activist has criticised the film industry for…
‘A book that must be published’
By Penny PepperA small council flat in Leytonstone, nestled on an estate within the posh…
Blanket scooter bans on trains must end, say conga-dancing campaigners
By Raya Al JadirDisabled transport campaigners have called on three train companies to remove blanket…
‘Shocking’ report exposes failings in ME social care
By Raya Al JadirA tiny proportion of disabled people with the neurological condition ME are…
History month could pressure government on media portrayal
By Raya Al JadirOrganisers of the UK’s annual disability history month hope this year’s event…
COMMENT: UN disability convention must adapt to the shape of things to come
By Laszlo Lovaszy, member of the UN’s Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities;…
‘Forced medication is a violent assault’
The Mental Health Resistance Network considers Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) to be a profound violation…