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Accelerator scheme plans to open door to inclusion

By John Pring on 10th October 2019 Category: Independent Living

Accelerator scheme plans to open door to inclusion
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Five organisations led by disabled people are to benefit from a new “accelerator” programme that aims to boost their work on social inclusion. Disability Rights UK (DR UK), Inclusion London, Love Language, Grid Smarter Cities and SociAbility are all disabled-led and […]

DPAC set for week of protests over social care, Atos and access to transport

By John Pring on 13th July 2017 Category: Activism and Campaigning

DPAC set for week of protests over social care, Atos and access to transport
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Disabled activists are set to lobby MPs this week on the urgency of the social care crisis, as part of a week of action that will take place across the country, including a protest outside the Olympic Stadium. The highlight of […]

London 2012 legacy scheme questioned over links to local DPOs

By John Pring on 22nd June 2017 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

London 2012 legacy scheme questioned over links to local DPOs
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A new research centre that plans to create a centre for “disability expertise” on the Olympic Park – as part of the London 2012 Paralympics legacy – has faced questions about its commitment to collaborating with local disabled people’s organisations (DPOs). […]

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