From the Alzheimer’s Society They have updated and revised their guide for people caring for someone with dementia. The new guide, which is now free, will help you to understand dementia and how to support …
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NO SECRET ABOUT THE VICTORIA’S SECRET PROTEST
By Sylvia Mac – founder of LOVE DISFIGURE Days after Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show paraded its models down the runway, seven women stripped down to their underwear to show the brand what true diversity looks …
Continue readingPEDAL FOR THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
The British Heart Foundation are thrilled to be the 2019 Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 Charity of the Year. Every penny raised by their riders will go towards the Miles Frost Fund, helping better identify and understand …
Continue readingWORLD CHANGER WEDNESDAY BY MARTYN SIBLEY
By Martyn Sibley “Every Wednesday I do World Changer Wednesday (#WCW) on my social media channels. I share both from my experiences, and from conversations with other World Changers, my advice on social impact.” “This …
Continue readingIS HS2 COMING OFF THE RAILS? THE NUMBERS DON’T APPEAR TO ADD UP!
The first number that may not add up is the budget for HS2 which is £56bn. Just think how we could improve ALL our rail network with that sum of money. And just think how …
Continue readingHOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED WITH LEONARD CHESHIRE
From the Leonard Cheshire Charity – Getting involved You can join our CAMPAIGN to demand better train travel for disabled people. Demand better train travel for disabled people “I’m Chloe, a 30 year old writer and I …
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DIVERSITY IN MODELLING: THE QUOTES THAT COUNT
Our very special thanks to ‘Models of Diversity’ Here are some of the quotes that really matter. Reinforcing the needs of the modelling and entertainment industry that embracing disability and diversity is a must. Not …
Continue readingTHE EUROPEAN NETWORK ON INDEPENDENT LIVING BRIEFS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF BREXIT
The ‘European Network on Independent Living’ has briefed its members about the impact of BREXIT on the rights of disabled people in the UK. With the main focus on Independent Living and with suggested action …
Continue readingKATIE PRICE: ONLINE ABUSE AND THE EXPERIENCE OF DISABLED PEOPLE
The new Petitions Committee report shows the high level of abuse that disabled people receive online. It agrees with Katie Price’s petition that the law on online abuse is not fit for purpose. Katie Price, …
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