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A MARTY-FESTO FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND PERSONAL GROWTH

On May 30, 2017 By Disability Talk In Martyn Sibley

Welcome to my latest post. A post sharing a kind of manifesto. My ‘Marty-Festo’ – see what I did there!? This means I’m going to share the experiences and lessons I have been through recently. …

Alan Johnson on disability discrimination

On May 16, 2017 By Disability Talk In Star Interviews

Alan Arthur Johnson is a British Labour Party politician who served as Home Secretary from June 2009 to May 2010. My own view, taking into account the points you make, is that we’ve made huge …

Angela Rippon

On May 16, 2017 By Disability Talk In Star Interviews

My information around disability really concerns those with dementia and their carers. Though through the Alzheimer’s Society always says what is good for people with dementia is good for society as a whole. So I …

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

On May 16, 2017 By Disability Talk In Star Interviews

The Chief Rabbi has voiced his views with us and shared some thoughts on Jewish approaches to disability. “We have a shared responsibility to actively seek out ways to create a level playing field in …

IT’S NOW TIME TO ACT

On May 15, 2017 By Disability Talk In Martyn Sibley

In recent years I’ve read up a lot more on the history of the disability rights movement. I’ve also read a lot about other civil rights groups. There’s many similarities. You need your demonstrations (with …

Inclusion Campaign Launches

On May 11, 2017 By Disability Talk In Martyn Sibley

I’ve been fighting hard to keep positive lately. I know it’s only my view, but the world has seemed more fearful. More divisive. More hateful. In the social justice world there’s been horrifying accounts. In …

Regular blog about my life as a disabled woman feels a bit scary

On April 26, 2017 By Disability Talk In Mandy Edwards

I have to admit that the thought of beginning a regular blog about my life as a disabled woman feels a bit scary, a bit like inviting over the new neighbours in the hope that …

Andy Burnham. MP Labour Party

On April 26, 2017 By Disability Talk In Star Interviews

“It is clear to me that the spending cuts of recent years have hit disabled people the hardest. Alongside the direct impact, some politicians have actively sought to stigmatise people receiving benefits. The combined effort …

Making a House an Accessible Home

On April 22, 2017 By Disability Talk In Martyn Sibley

Most of my recent experiential posts have been about work, leisure and inclusion for disabled people. I’m all too familiar with the need for accessible housing, care support, and enabling equipment. However once it’s in …

Tim Farron – 5 Questions

On April 21, 2017 By Disability Talk In Star Interviews

Timothy James Farron is a British politician who became Leader of the Liberal Democrats in July 2015 Q. How can we help the most vulnerable in our society? This is a task for all of …