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THE QUIET HOUR AT MORRISONS

On July 30, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Morrisons supermarket are introducing a ‘quiet hour’ to show their support for the National Autistic Society. It is felt that adults who are autistic, or those who have autistic children, can find shopping in a busy …

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TODAY TWO CHILDREN SAW MY ARM AND THEY WERE TERRIFIED!

On July 28, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

“Today two children saw my arm and were terrified. They hid their faces into their mum.” Melissa Johns – Actress “One was on the verge of tears. They didn’t understand because they don’t see disability …

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HATE CRIME – THE RESPONSE FROM THE POLICE

On July 27, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

A report has been issued by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and sets out findings and makes recommendations aimed at improving policing practice and the service to victims. The Inspectorate found many …

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RUNNING FOR MY MENTAL HEALTH

On July 26, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The Mental Health Foundation has hosted Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) since 2001. The purpose of their annual campaign is to highlight and promote a universal public mental health message and a call for change. This year’s MHAW focussed on …

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ABILITY STREET – VIDEO VISIONS

On July 25, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Jonathan Morris has been working on his Youtube channel for almost a year now, although it has changed a lot since its creation. His original vision was to create videos on products that might help disabled …

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CLOTHING SOLUTIONS – A CHARITY PROVIDING A BRILLIANT AND UNIQUE SERVICE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

On July 24, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Clothing Solutions for Disabled People is a charity providing a unique clothing service for learning and physically disabled children and adults. They assist disabled people, their families and carers in Yorkshire. The service offers solutions to …

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THE DISABILITY ROAD MAP – ALISON SCHOFIELD’S PERSONAL JOURNEY

On July 23, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Alison Schofield decided to live independently over two years ago. She now tells us how moving to her own accessible flat and losing her 10 year career has empowered her to help others. This is …

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70,000 HAVE MISSED OUT ON DISABILITY BENEFITS. WHAT IS GOING ON AT THE DWP?

On July 22, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Time after time after time the DWP has come up short. Ministers called to the house to explain their actions. Ministers accused of distorting the truth – and receiving calls to resign. And, remember, we …

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‘CHANGING FACES’ – FACING UP TO HATE CRIME

On July 21, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The charity, Changing Faces, has launched its first ever hate crime campaign aimed at informing people with disfigurements about their rights if they are the victim of abuse. In a survey of 800 people with a disfigurement …

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WHY NOT BECOME AN #ALLin AMBASSADOR?

On July 20, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Why not become an #ALLIN Ambassador? With a Hollywood Actress, two Coronation Street Stars, one Minister and nine MPs, and thousands from here in the UK, the US, Europe, Asia and Africa we are gathering …

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