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ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

On March 20, 2024 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘Disabilityexpo’ in partnership with ‘Outcry Witness’ Outcry Witness provides a safe, secure, and completely anonymous platform for victims of sexual violence to keep a record of their experience so that they have control over …

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60 MUSIC LEGENDS COME TOGETHER FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST

On March 16, 2024 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

In a landmark rock music recording, 60 musicians have come together to re-record Mark Knopfler’s anthemic ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’, raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. The all-star lineup …

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THE VICTA & CNIB CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION

On March 15, 2024 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The VICTA & CNIB Creative Writing Competition is open for submissions! Closing date: Friday 31 May 2024 Who: 5 to 17 years old Since 1997, the CNIB has organised a Canada-wide Braille Creative Writing Contest for children and …

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WORK DISCRIMINATION AND THE EQUALITY ACT 2010

On March 14, 2024 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Discrimination law (Equality Act 2010) protects people against discrimination at work. It’s important to understand what the law says about discrimination, so everyone knows their rights and responsibilities. What discrimination means Discrimination means treating someone …

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WHAT WOULD CHARLES DICKENS MAKE OF TODAY’S SOCIETY?

On March 11, 2024 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

We recently took an ‘OLIVER TWIST’ look-alike to the Department of Health & Social Care “PLEASE, MISS, MAY I HAVE SOME MORE?” In ‘Oliver’s bowl was £2.19 in loose change. That’s what an unpaid carer …

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DOES ANYONE BELIEVE IN WHAT POLITICIANS SAY?

On March 9, 2024 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

DOES ANYONE BELIEVE WHAT POLITICIANS SAY? Do You? Or Don’t you? As we approach another General Election all the major parties will soon be publishing their Manifestos. Can we ask you a question? We believe …

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IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

On March 7, 2024 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

        In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, The Caring Family Foundation is proudly reaffirming our commitment to fostering a world in which every woman can thrive. We are …

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EVERYONE HAS A STORY

On March 5, 2024 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Everyone has a story. Of all these stories, ones from carers are especially powerful. Carers Together will be running an information campaign where we want to hear your voice on a wide range of themes …

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SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED

On March 4, 2024 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

FROM ‘YOUNG MINDS’ A few days ago, our Young Activists headed to 10 Downing Street. Paddy and Stefano hand-delivered the open letter they wrote with fellow activists Nicole and Jess, and were joined by Dr …

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IS IT OK TO LIE TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA?

On March 1, 2024 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

A person with dementia might ask questions that are difficult to answer truthfully without causing distress. Read our advice on why the person might be asking these questions and how to respond in situations where …

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