@equalityhub.bsky.social
A new project to help vulnerable people exercise their legally protected rights. Particular interest in the Equality Act 2010. For more info, resources, guidance, or to become part of the community, visit equalityhub.miraheze.org
The government has been criticised over its plan to push neurodivergent people into work in a bid to cut the benefits bill, with campaigners insisting that supporting disabled people shouldn’t be seen as a “cost-cutting measure”. Here's why. ⬇️
www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
Big Issue analysis shows low-income tenants in nearly every type of property across England will face a real-term housing benefits cut. ✂️
Labour's decision to freeze local housing allowance rates could see renters in 2-bedroom homes lose almost £1,000 a year on average. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3WGDWOc
“As men, there’s this unspoken rule that vulnerability is weakness, that spirituality is soft, but I’ve come to see that it’s in our willingness to go inward that we find real strength.”
British singer-songwriter Natty writes for Big Issue. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/40Dj7Ep
Other things that libraries do or have:
1. Host citizenship classes
2. Host ESL classes.
3. Have seed libraries.
4. Have autism support kits.
5. Have Narcan on hand for overdoses.
6. Have developmental toys
7. Have language learning databases.
8. Lend laptops & hotspots.
#booksky
“There should be just fewer hoops to jump through with everything because it’s exhausting and dehumanising.”
Izzy writes about the experiences of her family who are living on the breadline and struggling to cope with the cost of living. Read her story. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4jLKwNk
Big Issue founder tables bill for new government ministry dedicated to eradicating poverty
Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene. We need to look after them, writes Sybil Bell, founder and CEO of Independent Venue Week. 💬
“IVW highlights why venues are so much more than just places for live music; they are cultural hubs.” 🎶
Find out more. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/42xiazW
This is incredibly helpful, thanks so much, @socialenterprise.scot
New amendments to the Equality Act 2010 require employers to actively prevent workplace sexual harassment, including from third parties. A significant step towards safer work environments! #EqualityAct2010 #WorkplaceSafety
Recent amendments to the Equality Act 2010, effective from January 2024, reinforce the UK's commitment to anti-discrimination protections post-Brexit. The recent Pontin's case highlights the Act's crucial role in safeguarding equal rights. #EqualityAct2010 #EqualRights
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. This includes those using guide dogs, yet the BBC's Sean Dilley has had hundreds of incidents of refusal of service, and online abuse and threats when he speaks out.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's illegal under the Equality Act 2010 for shops and restaurants to refuse entry to blind and partially sighted people with guide dogs.
Yet three quarters of blind and partially sighted people are experiencing refusals, in places like fast-food outlets, taxis, hotels and pubs.
Initially designed not to be accessible for those with non standard bikes or a disability that stops them using the infrastructure. Local authorities need to brush up on the equality act 2010 and design inclusive cycle and pedestrian routes that everyone can use.
Scotrail: btw we're skipping this stop again
Me: Ah. So that's *NOT* a fluke. That's policy.
Me: ...
Me: [SIGHS IN EQUITY]
Feels like I can't go a week without feeling disgusted enough to go nuclear on a company at the minute. Let's make it a trend, chat. Its fire.
Remember to #Advocate
If you'd like to get involved, or need guidance about the Equality Act 2010, we've created a Wiki, to act as a community resource. It's still very much a work in progress, so if you have the relevant knowledge and skills, feel free to help improve it!
equalityhub.miraheze.org
We don't think it should work that way. You shouldn't have to fight for things that laws have already been passed to protect. Our aim is to raise the profile of the Equality Act 2010, to educate and inform, so people know what their rights are, and to provide tools to help them exercise those rights
The Equality Act 2010 was created to protect the rights and dignity of vulnerable minorities. For 15 years it's existed on paper, but is essentially a choice whether organisations adhere to it.
