Eleanor_Lisney

I don't think those disabled racists connect the dots.

Disabled people of colour speak of terror and safety fears after mass far-right protest Disabled people of colour say last weekend’s “horrific” far-right protest in London has left them feeling terrified and unsafe. Saturday’s protest was supposedly aimed at “free speech” but most of …

was interviewed by @johnpring.bsky.social for Disability News Serivce about my response to the far right gathering last weekend, and my disappointment that racist disabled people don't see they will be victims of fascism too
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Disabled people of colour speak of terror and safety fears after mass far-right protest Disabled people of colour say last weekend’s “horrific” far-right protest in London has left them feeling terrified and unsafe. Saturday’s protest was supposedly aimed at “free speech” but most of …

Disabled people of colour speak of terror and safety fears after mass far-right protest

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The Design and Disability at the V & A - has others been to it? I ve not seen good reviews.

There's no water to be had today in my block because they re fixing a leak. It s quite inconvenient - many thoughts for those who have water on tap all the time, what a privilege!

Modern Whore — Mediaversity Reviews “ Modern Whore challenges the desexualization of disabled people in mainstream narratives.”

“Modern Whore challenges the desexualization of disabled people in mainstream narratives.”
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'Earth-shattering' moment stranger told woman they'd rather be dead A harrowing survey has revealed the physical and verbal reactions disabled people get while using their necessary aids in public, from insensitive comments to being pushed over

'Earth-shattering' moment stranger told disabled woman they'd rather be dead
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Disabled doctors consider leaving NHS over shift inflexibility Disabled and neurodivergent doctors say the lack of reasonable adjustments is pushing some out.

Disabled NHS medic told she's 'not a real doctor'
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Wishing all Malaysians Happy Merdeka ' Selamat Hari Merdeka'

With James Olabre.

Filipinos on the Frontlines Listen now | In Conversation with James Olabre

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In the country with family

Women with severe ADHD may experience worse menopause symptoms - Learning Disability Today New research found that there is a complex relationship between ADHD and the menopause in which menopausal symptoms and ADHD symptoms may differ in those with and without a diagnosis.

Women with severe ADHD may experience worse menopause symptoms

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Had a surprise lily...

Looking for suggestions for locations in a disability themed game we are developing. Here is what we have so far:
The Mountains of Paperwork
Hospitals.
Asylum
The desert of isolation
The whispering forest of unsolicited advice.

Badenoch silence after ‘ticking time bomb’ claim is exposed as a lie by official figures Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has refused to explain why she whipped up hostility against disabled people by warning of the “ticking time bomb” caused by increased benefits spending, when socia…

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has refused to explain why she whipped up hostility against disabled people by warning of the “ticking time bomb” caused by increased benefits spending, when social security expenditure has been stable for years.
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thank you to Greenwich University for conferring me an honorary doctorate on Thursday!

Regulator’s report on rail assistance ‘shows it is still failing to acknowledge right to turn up and go’ The rail regulator has been asked why it has failed to do more in an annual report to stress disabled people’s right to “turn up and go” when accessing the railway network. The Office of Rail and R…

The rail regulator has been asked why it has failed to do more in an annual report to stress disabled people’s right to “turn up and go” when accessing the railway network.
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It provides an illusion that disability can be fixed?

mage is on a white background photo image is in red and and white In red text it says Protect future claimants On a red background in white text it says Bin Universal Credit Bill In red text it says Wednesday 9th July 2025 4pm Old palace yard Westminster SW1P 3JY At the bottom of graphic are white logos of DPAC and Crips Against Cuts

#BinUCBill

📢London Action

📢Bin Universal Credit Bill - Protect Future Claimants
📢Wednesday 9th July 2025
📢4pm
📢Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3JY

Welfare cuts ‘could leave thousands of disabled women trapped with abusers’ Exclusive: The prime minister’s controversial welfare cuts would deepen economic insecurity for disabled women and make them more vulnerable to abuse, a new report has warned

Starmer’s welfare cuts could leave thousands of disabled women trapped with abusers, campaigners warn
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Welfare reforms will have devastating impacts on disabled survivors Welfare reforms will have devastating impacts on disabled survivors - Refuge

Welfare reforms will have devastating impacts on disabled survivors
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Still troubling signs for disabled, black and minority ethnic staff despite improvements in representation We are also deeply worried that any gains made in recent years could be lost during the current restructuring.

Still troubling signs for disabled, black and minority ethnic staff despite improvements in representation
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Labour’s benefit cuts will have ‘devastating’ impact on disabled women, say charities Organisations say planned four-point rule will not properly take into account menstruation and other hygiene needs

Labour’s benefit cuts will have ‘devastating’ impact on disabled women, say charities
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The Guardian view on disability benefits: Labour’s rebels are right – these reforms will lead to misery | Editorial Editorial: The welfare system needs to change. But these over-hasty cuts will increase poverty, not employment

The Guardian view on disability benefits: Labour’s rebels are right – these reforms will lead to misery
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Silence, sexism and stigma: The state of working-age women’s health in England Women spend more years of their life living in poor health than men, including through their working years. This QualityWatch data story shows how the burden of disease affects working-age women and m...

Silence, sexism and stigma: The state of working-age women’s health in England
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Trade Unionists Against the Benefit Cuts Dear Liz Kendall Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, We the undersigned are trade unionists opposed to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence bill, designed to restrict access to PIP and...

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Could you please sign this open letter and share it to all your online communities, if you are a trade union member. Thank you most kindly

Inside the V&A’s show celebrating disabled design and culture Design and Disability at the V&A is full of projects celebrating the long-running contribution of disabled people to design

celebrating disabled design and culture
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Letters: Labour is redefining what it means to be disabled to satisfy Rachel Reeves
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Starmer’s PIP disability cuts could see claimants lose £10,000 a year, MPs warn More than 100 Labour MPs could vote against Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare cuts

Starmer’s PIP disability cuts could see claimants lose £10,000 a year, MPs warn
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