Disability Wales

Black text on a white background reads: From Barely Surviving to Truly Thriving - Disabled People's Manifesto 2026-2031. Survey results. Below are two shapes that look similar to a bar chart representing the percentages. On the left is a dark blue bar with white text saying: 62% feel their rights are not adequately enforced. On the right is an orange bar with black text that says: 94% are not confident that things will improve in the next five years. DW's logo is in the top right corner.

Rights should be enforceable, not aspirational.

62% of disabled people who responded to our survey said their rights aren’t effectively upheld, and 94% don’t believe things will improve in the next five years.

Our manifesto is a demand for change.
www.disabilitywales.org/from-barely-...

Cyflwyno Siarter Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth - Disability Wales Mae Siarter Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth yma, canllaw beiddgar ac ymarferol i bleidiau gwleidyddol gefnogi cyfranogiad, cynrychiolaeth a dylanwad ystyrlon pobl anabl mewn bywyd gwleidyddol ledled Cymru. ...

Mae pobl anabl yn dal i wynebu gormes.

Rydym yn galw ar bleidiau gwleidyddol i helpu i roi diwedd ar hyn.

Mae Siarter Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth yn nodi camau clir i adeiladu Cymru fwy cyfartal, cynhwysol a chynrychioliadol.

📜 Darllenwch y Siarter: www.disabilitywales.org/cyflwyno-sia...

Introducing the Access to Politics Charter - Disability Wales Introducing the Access to Politics Charter, a practical roadmap for political parties to support the participation, representation and influence of disabled people

Disabled people still face oppression.

We’re calling on political parties to help end it.

The Access to Politics Charter lays out clear steps to build a more equitable, inclusive and representative Wales.

📜 Read the Charter: www.disabilitywales.org/introducing-...

Graham Findlay in a thoughtful pose as a speaker at DW's 50th anniversary conference. His left hand is raised to his mouth and he looks as if he's listening intently to a contribution from the audience.

We're deeply saddened to report the death of Graham Findlay.

A former colleague and a long-standing disabled people’s rights activist, Graham’s contribution, especially in the field of accessible housing, was immense. He will be greatly missed.

Our tribute: www.disabilitywales.org/in-memory-of...

Provide training and resources to embed UNCRDP principles across government and public services.
Introduce a dedicated Code of Practice under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act to support delivery of the UNCRDP. A small video in the corner shows Natalie speaking through the points. 3/3

Without incorporation, rights remain aspirational, not enforceable. We call for:
Incorporate the UNCRDP into Welsh Law through primary legislation. 2/3

Video description: A presentation slide with text that says Call 1: Incorporation of the UNCRDP. Disability Wales has long called for the incorporation of the UNCRDP into Welsh law. Welsh Government promised incorporation but has failed to deliver. 1/3

We’ve called for incorporation of the UNCRDP into Welsh law for 15+ years, and we’re still waiting.

Without it, disabled people’s rights remain aspirational, not enforceable.

That’s why this is Call 1 in our manifesto.

📘Download it & help us demand better.
www.disabilitywales.org/from-barely-...

Clawr blaen Siarter Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth. Ar y brig, mae dyluniadau lliwgar mewn glas, oren, melyn a gwyrddlas. Mae testun y teitl yn darllen - Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth: Siarter ar gyfer pleidiau gwleidyddol. Ar y gwaelod mae logos Anabledd Cymru a Rhwydwaith Llawr Gwlad Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth.

Pleidiau gwleidyddol, rydym eich angen chi!

Wedi'i gynhyrchu ar y cyd â phobl Fyddar, anabl a niwrowahanol, mae'r Siarter Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth yn cynnig camau ymarferol tuag at gynhwysiant.

📜 Darllenwch y Siarter: www.disabilitywales.org/cyflwyno-sia...

Access to Politics Charter front cover. At the top, there are colourful abstract designs in blue, orange, yellow and teal. The title text reads - Access to Politics: Charter for political parties. At the bottom are the Disability Wales and Access to Politics Grassroots Network logos.

Political parties, we need you!

Co-produced with Deaf, disabled & neurodivergent people, the Access to Politics Charter offers practical steps toward inclusion.

It’s not a checklist, it’s a journey and we invite you to take the first step.

📜 Read it here: www.disabilitywales.org/introducing-...

Rhian reading a reflection from the lectern at Wales HMD event

'Let us put aside all that divides us and commit ourselves to all that unites us so that we may stand together as one human family'.
Honoured to participate in the Wales #HolocaustMemorialDay on behalf @disabilitywales.bsky.social

Diwrnod Cofio'r Holocost 2026 - Disability Wales Heddiw yw Diwrnod Cofio’r Holocost, amser i gofio’r rhai a lofruddiwyd yn ystod yr Holocost, ochr yn ochr â’r nifer o rai eraill a erlidiwyd a’u lladdwyd gan y gyfundrefn Natsïaidd ac mewn hil-laddiad...

I nodi #HMD2026, rydym wedi llunio rhestr o adnoddau sy'n tynnu sylw at brofiadau pobl anabl yn ystod yr Holocost ac arwyddocâd y diwrnod hwn.

Rhaid i ni fyth anghofio.
www.disabilitywales.org/diwrnod-cofi...

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 - Disability Wales Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, a time to remember those murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the many others persecuted and killed by the Nazi regime and in genocides that have taken place aroun...

To mark #HMD2026, we’ve compiled a list of resources highlighting the experiences of disabled people during the Holocaust and the significance of this day.

We must never forget.
www.disabilitywales.org/holocaust-me...

Llun du a gwyn o dorf o filwyr wedi eu hanafu a phobl anabl o amgylch tanc milwrol. Mae waliau uchel o'u cwmpas a twr arsylwi yn y cefndir.

Heddiw, ar Ddiwrnod Cofio'r Holocost, rydyn ni'n cofio'r 250,000+ o bobl anabl a laddwyd yn ystod cynllun cyfrinachol y Natsïaid o'r enw 'Rhaglen T4'.

Rhaid inni gofio'r bobl hynny a sefyll yn erbyn rhagfarn a chasineb.
#DiwrnodCofiorHolocost #HMD2026 #GoleuniYnYTywyllwch

A black and white photo of a crowd of wounded war veterans and disabled people gathered around an army tank. Tall walls enclose the space and there is a guard tower visible in the background.

Today, on Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the 250,000+ disabled people who were killed during the Nazi secret plan called the 'T4 Program'.

We must remember those people and stand against prejudice and hatred.
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2026 #LightTheDarkness

Datganiad i'r wasg: Annog ymgeiswyr anabl sy'n sefyll yn Etholiadau'r Senedd i wneud cais yn gynnar i'r Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru - Disability Wales I’w ryddhau ar unwaith  Mae pobl anabl ledled Cymru sy’n bwriadu sefyll yn etholiadau’r Senedd eleni yn cael eu hannog i wneud cais yn gynnar i’r Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru er mwyn sicrh...

🚨Newyddion.

Annog ymgeiswyr anabl sy’n sefyll yn Etholiadau’r Senedd i wneud cais yn gynnar i’r Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru.

Darllenwch fwy: www.disabilitywales.org/datganiad-ir...

Press release: Disabled candidates standing in the Senedd Elections urged to apply early for Access to Elected Office Fund Wales  - Disability Wales For immediate release  Disabled people across Wales who are planning to stand in this year’s Senedd elections are being encouraged to apply early for the Access to Elected Office Fund Wales, to ensure...

🚨News.

Disabled candidates standing in the Senedd Elections urged to apply early for Access to Elected Office Fund Wales.

Read more: www.disabilitywales.org/press-releas...

A graphic titled 'The Social Media Accessibility Round Table' with a candle on each side of the text. Below is a two-column table. The column on the right is titled 'Faithful actions' and the one of the left is titled 'Needs banishment'. In the faithful actions column are: Adding ALT text image descriptions. Captioning videos. Using CamelCase hashtags #TheTraitors. Sticking to one or two emojis. Using good colour contrast. In the needs banishment column, we have: Images with no descriptions. Videos with unreadable or no captions. Lower case hashtags #thetraitors. Using emojis to convey a message. Poor colour contrast. There are two tall flaming torches on either side of the table and DW's logo is in the top right corner of the graphic.

🕯️ The round table is calling…

Who’s staying faithful to social media accessibility?

These everyday actions can create or remove barriers online.

Choose your next move wisely 👀
#TheTraitors #TraitorsUK #accessibility #DigitalAccessibility

Graffeg gyda'r teitl Sefydliadau Pobl Anabl sy'n Aelodau Llawn, gyda logos pob un sy'n aelod o Anabledd Cymru. Y sefydliadau yw: Pobl yn Gyntaf Cymru Gyfan, Mynediad Arfon, Caffi a Digwyddiadau Aubergine, Blesma - the Limbless Veterans, Dewis Canolfan Byw Annibynol, Celfyddydau Anabledd Cymru, Disability in Wales & Africa, Triniaeth Deg i Fenywod Cymru, Grŵp Mynediad Casnewydd, See Around Britain, Cymdeithas Cefnogwyr yr Elyrch, The Autistic Women's Empowerment Project, The FDF Centre for Independent Living, Fforwm Mynediad Torfaen, West of England Centre for Inclusive Living, a Lleisiau Ifanc dros Ddewis.

Dywedwch helo i'n Sefydliadau Pobl Anabl sy'n Aelodau Llawn!

Rydym yn gyffrous i lansio tudalen we newydd sy'n tynnu sylw at Sefydliadau Pobl Anabl a'r gwaith pwysig maen nhw'n ei wneud.

Darllenwch: www.disabilitywales.org/about/member...

A graphic titled Full Member Disabled People's Organisations with logos for all of which who are members of Disability Wales. The organisations are: All Wales People First, Arfon Access, Aubergine Café & Events, Blesma - the Limbless Veterans, Dewis Centre for Independent Living, Disability Arts Cymru, Disability in Wales & Africa, Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales, Newport Access Group, See Around Britain, Swans DSA, The Autistic Women's Empowerment Project, The FDF Centre for Independent Living, Torfaen Access Forum, West of England Centre for Inclusive Living, and Young Voices for Choices.

Say hello to our Full Member Disabled People's Organisations!

We're excited to launch a brand new webpage highlighting DPOs and the important work they do.

Have a read: www.disabilitywales.org/about/member...

Charter launched to boost disabled candidates in politics Adam Johannes Disability Wales is urging political parties to sign up to a set of commitments aimed at getting more Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people into elected office, sparking fresh debate ...

“This Charter is about creating real change, ensuring disabled people are not just consulted but represented in the rooms where decisions about their lives are made.

Great to see news of our Access to Politics Charter launch featured in @nation.cymru.
nation.cymru/news/charter...

Dwy Siarter ochr yn ochr, mae'r un ar y chwith yn Gymraeg ac mewn oren yn dweud: Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth: ar y linell nesaf mewn glas mae'n dweud: Siarter I Bleidiau Gwleidyddol. Mae'r Siarter ar y dde yn Saesneg ac yn dweud: Access to Politics: Charter for political parties. Mae'r ddwy Siarter yn cynnwys 3 cylch mawr mewn gwyrddlas, glas ac oren uwchben y teitl, pob un yn cynnwys dotiau bach. Ar waelod y dudalen mae logos dwyieithog Anabledd Cymru a Rhwydwaith Llawrt Gwlad Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth.

👀Mae 1 o bob 5 o bobl yng Nghymru yn anabl.

Ond rydym yn dal i fod heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol mewn gwleidyddiaeth a mannau gwneud penderfyniadau.

Mae Siarter Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth yn nodi sut y gall pleidiau gwleidyddol newid hynny, gan ddechrau nawr.
www.disabilitywales.org/cyflwyno-sia...

Two Charters side by side, the one on the left is in Welsh and in orange reads Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth: on the next line in blue reads Siarter I Bleidiau Gwleidyddol. The Charter on the right is in English and reads Access to Politics: Charter for Political Parties. Both Charters feature 3 big circles in teal, blue and orange above the writing, each featuring small dots. At the bottom of the page are the bilingual Disability Wales and Access to Politics Grassroots Network logos.

👀1 in 5 people in Wales are disabled.

But we're still underrepresented in politics and decision-making spaces.

The Access to Politics Charter sets out how political parties can change that.

Let’s aspire to achieve equity together.

Read the Charter: www.disabilitywales.org/introducing-...

Falch o lansio ein Siarter Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth, canllaw beiddgar ac ymarferol i gefnogi cyfranogiad, cynrychiolaeth a dylanwad pobl anabl mewn bywyd gwleidyddol ledled Cymru.

Pleidiau gwleidyddol, mae'r cyfrifoldeb nawr gyda chi. Cymerwch y camau hollbwysig tuag at degwch.

Introducing the Access to Politics Charter - Disability Wales Introducing the Access to Politics Charter, a practical roadmap for political parties to support the participation, representation and influence of disabled people

Thank you to the Senedd Members who joined us to show their support.

Diolch i Aelodau'r Senedd a ymunodd â ni i ddangos eu cefnogaeth.

You can download your copy of the Charter here: www.disabilitywales.org/introducing-...

Access to Politics Network Members and Senedd Members are in a group holding the Charter, looking delighted that it's out in the world. Present are Access to Politics Project Officer Kat Watkins, Network members Briallen Symons-East, Lee Ellery, Paul Allchurch, Lisa Pritchard & Michael Whittaker, and Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant MS, Sioned Williams MS, Jenny Rathbone MS, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Jane Hutt MS, Mark Isherwood MS, and Julie Morgan MS.

Network and Senedd Members watching as Network member, Rhiannon Barrar, asks a question. In the first row is Michael Whittaker, Mike Hedges and someone who is indistinguishable. In the second row, Rhiannon Barrer, Lisa Pritchard and Paul Allchurch. In the third row are two journalists from ITV Wales.

Two Charters side by side, the Charter on the left is in Welsh and in orange reads Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth: on the next line in blue reads Siarter I Bleidiau Gwleidyddol. The Charter on the right and in orange reads Access to Politics: on the next line in blue Charter for Political Parties. Both Charters feature 3 big circles in teal, blue and orange above the writing, each featuring small dots. At the bottom of the page are the bilingual Disability Wales and Access to Politics Grassroots Network logos.

Network and Senedd Members sitting listening to the launch as it happens. In the first row, Lee Ellery on the left and Joshua Reeves on the right. Second row, Mark Drakeford MS on the right and Briallen Symons-East on the left. In the third row, Mark Isherwood MS on the right and Sara Rees on the left.

Proud to launch our Access to Politics Charter this week, a bold, practical guide to support disabled people's participation, representation & influence in political life across Wales.

Political parties, the next step is yours. Commit to the Charter & take action towards equity.

Rydym yn falch bod y Siarter yn adeiladu ar waith arloesol @InclusionScot.

Gyda'u caniatâd, rydym wedi addasu a datblygu'r Siarter i adlewyrchu profiadau ac uchelgeisiau pobl anabl yng Nghymru, ac i fynd ymhellach fyth yn ein gofynion i bleidiau gwleidyddol. 3/3

Wedi'i gynhyrchu ar y cyd â phobl Fyddar, anabl a niwroamrywiol o bob cwr o Gymru, mae'r Siarter wedi'i llunio gan brofiad byw ac uchelgais go iawn am newid. 2/

Clawr blaen Siarter Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth. Ar y brig, mae dyluniadau lliwgar mewn glas, oren, melyn a gwyrddlas. Mae testun y teitl yn darllen - Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth: Siarter ar gyfer pleidiau gwleidyddol. Ar y gwaelod mae logos Anabledd Cymru a Rhwydwaith Llawr Gwlad Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth.

🧭 Ac felly mae'n dechrau...

Mae'r Siarter Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth yma!

Canllaw beiddgar i bleidiau gwleidyddol gael gwared ar rwystrau ac adeiladu Cymru fwy cynhwysol a chynrychioliadol.

Rydym yn gwahodd pleidiau i gymryd y cam cyntaf tuag at degwch.
www.disabilitywales.org/cyflwyno-sia...

We’re proud that the Charter builds on the groundbreaking work of Inclusion Scotland.

With their permission, we’ve adapted and developed the Charter to reflect the experiences and ambitions of disabled people in Wales, and to go even further in our asks to political parties. 3/3