'I was kicked out of nightclub because of my wheelchair' Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot.

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

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Britain's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers? | Frances Ryan Carer’s allowance turns 50 this year, but it’s no reflection of the labour of the millions who cook, clean and nurse behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Britain’s shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers?

@francesryan.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The government is now making disabled people wait until 2029 for more 'recommendations' on inaccessible transport. Meg Barnett from @transportforall.org.uk says the new strategy "doesn't deal with the real issue".
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/the-governme...

Campaign for law to improve carers' hospital access

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'I have to bum-shuffle down the stairs in the subway' Glasgow's subway has 15 stations but just two have lifts to the platforms which causes a problem for wheelchair users.

'I have to bum-shuffle down the stairs in the subway'

Glasgow's subway has 15 stations but just two have lifts to the platforms.

For full-time wheelchair user Rae, this is a problem.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

OUR MANIFESTO ⬇️

Three people at a street protest in London smile while holding a banner reading “Sisters of Frida: Disabled women and gender diverse people.” Two use electric wheelchairs. They are on a London city street lined with historic buildings, with a larger crowd of demonstrators marching in the background.

We were proud to march against hate and discrimination on Saturday.

Thank you to @togetheralliance.bsky.social for organising, and to everyone who showed solidarity.

#SistersOfFrida #TogetherAlliance

Tell your MP that urgent action is needed to save Access to Work

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Home Testing Kits May Close Cervical Screening Gap for Disabled Women, New In a groundbreaking development poised to revolutionize cancer prevention strategies, a recent study from the University of Sheffield underscores the potential for home-based testing kits to

Home Testing Kits May Close Cervical Screening Gap for Disabled Women, New Study Reveals

bioengineer.org/home-testing...

A small memorial setup on a wooden table with a framed portrait, a vase of red, yellow, and orange roses, soft string lights and candles, and cards and messages spread out in remembrance.

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday, in person and online, to honour Alice Wong.

It meant so much to gather in community and celebrate her life and work.

#alicewong

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28 March — Together Alliance Together is an alliance of hundreds of civil society organisations united against the far right.

Join Sisters of Frida this Saturday 28th March

We’ll be at Bloc B with the Deaf & Disabled group.

We’re marching together against hate and discrimination in all its forms.

Details: www.togetheralliance.org.uk/march

@togetheralliance.bsky.social

#hope #unity #love

Community, togetherness…and lots of dancing 💃

That’s what 28 March is going to look like.

People from all backgrounds coming together to say – we’re united against the far right.

Will you be there?

Reminder: Honouring Alice Wong

Join Sisters of Frida tomorrow in London for a community gathering + livestream of Alice’s celebration of life.

🗓 25 March
⏰ 6–8:30pm
📍 Calthorpe Community Garden

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/honouring-...

#AliceWong #DisabilityJustice

#DisabilityJustice
#AliceWong
#DisabledVoices

Honouring Alice Wong In honour of Alice Wong, Sisters of Frida would like to gather in community to celebrate her life.

Please share or pass this on

In just under a week, we’ll be coming together to honour Alice Wong.

We’ll watch her celebration of life together, with refreshments included. We would love to see you there.

-25th March, 6-8.30pm
-Calthorpe Community Centre

🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/honouring-...

Honouring Alice Wong In honour of Alice Wong, Sisters of Frida would like to gather in community to celebrate her life.

In honour of Alice Wong, we’re gathering to be in community, watch her memorial livestream, and celebrate her life.

We’ll be sharing food (v & gf biryani + v samosas)- please come, bring friends, and help us honour her.

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#DisabilityJustice

#Disability #Inclusion #Accessibility #Community #LondonEvents #WhatsOnLondon
#AliceWong

Honouring Alice Wong In honour of Alice Wong, Sisters of Frida would like to gather in community to celebrate her life.

“I’m honoured to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don’t let the bastards grind you down.”- Alice Wong

Join us on Wednesday, 25th March, 6-8:30 pm, at Calthorpe Community Garden, London.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/honouring-...

SEND Reform Consultation 2026: the Alliance for Inclusive Education. Two young Disabled people are holding a protest banner with the slogan: Educate, Don't Segregate

Have your say on SEND Reform 🎓️

Disabled children and young people have the right to Inclusive Education. Now is the time to make sure their voices, and yours, are heard!

Join our online events to shape our collective response to the UK Government: mailchi.mp/allfie/send-...

#EducateDontSegregate

If you are unable to attend in person but would like to participate, Alice Wong’s family and friends have shared a toolkit online and a link to the livestream. bit.ly/aliceislove

Location: Calthorpe Community Garden, London

Time: 6pm-8.30pm

Date: Wednesday 25th March

Honouring Alice Wong In honour of Alice Wong, Sisters of Frida would like to gather in community to celebrate her life.

In just under two weeks (on the 25th March), Sisters of Frida will gather in community to celebrate the life of Alice Wong.

If you can’t attend, please help by sharing.

Event details & tickets:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/honouring-...

#alicewong
#community
#disability
#londonevent

#alicewong
#disability
#community

Eventbrite listing for “Honouring Alice Wong.” The event image shows a woman in a wheelchair smiling and holding a yellow book titled Year of the Tiger. The listing says Free, scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 6 pm, with a “Reserve a spot” button and a “Sales End Soon” notice.

Sisters of Frida will be hosting a community gathering in London to watch the livestream of Alice Wong’s celebration of life memorial from the United States.

To attend please sign up on Eventbrite using this link:
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#community
#celebrationoflife

Honouring Alice Wong In honour of Alice Wong, Sisters of Frida would like to gather in community to celebrate her life.

Honouring Alice Wong

📍 Calthorpe Community Garden, London

🗓 Wednesday 25 March
⏰ 6:00–8:30 pm

Sisters of Frida will be hosting a community gathering to watch the livestream of Alice Wong’s celebration of life memorial from the US.

🎟 Register via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/honouring-...

International Women's Day | United Nations The purpose of the day is to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and focus greater attention on women’s rights and gender equality to mobilize all people to do their part.

Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls

On 8 March 2026, rally with women and girls around the world to demand equal rights and equal justice to enforce, exercise, and enjoy those rights.

www.un.org/en/observanc...

Disability charities warn of "fetishising" AI profiles on social media Accounts pretending to have conditions like Down's Syndrome have amassed thousands of followers

Instagram investigating AI profiles 'fetishising' disabled people

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Save the date, Wednesday 25th March at 6pm. We will be watching the live streaming of the celebration of life for Alice Wong at an in person gathering. Further details will be shared soon. We hope you can join us.

#savethedate
#alicewong
#25thMarch
#london