An announcement by disability charity Scope that it will sell all its residential homes and special schools, and re-position itself as a “social change organisation”, is an attempt to invade the ground occupied by disabled people’s organisations (DPOs), say critics. The […]
Activism and Campaigning
Activists fighting ‘assisted suicide’ laws now need ‘hard facts’ for battle ahead
Jared O’Mara calls for action on bullying and harassment by MPs
McDonnell calls for disabled-led solution to care crisis, as DPAC occupies parliament
Activists set for ‘David and Goliath’ fight to defeat assisted suicide court bid
Project aims for inclusion and a collective voice for ‘spoonies’
DPAC set for week of protests over social care, Atos and access to transport
Pub discrimination leads one year later to Disability Pride
Disability-related honours handed to special school heads and service-providers
The Cabinet Office has defended the diversity of the UK honours system, despite the latest disability-related recipients being dominated by special school teachers and other professionals recognised for providing services to disabled people. The Queen’s birthday honours list, announced this week, […]