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Why because buggy users and those with bulky luggage do not have the same adminstration or restrictions as disabled people but take up the same space. It would be ok if we weren't forced to pay extra to travel it feels like a #disabiliyTax 3/3
In the last 3 days my husband and I have done 3 journey costing us an additional €60. On only 1 of these journeys we have had our own spaces despite paying for them. @myedf.bsky.social we have had to share a space 2/3
In Germany as a wheelchair user I am forced to make a seat reservation on trains in order to get assistance on ICE trains. Even though I can't sit in the seat because I am not German with the appropriate disability card it is €10 per reservation 1/3
A blue plaque with a London underground sign saying national heritage railway awards and then the London underground heritage maintenance award
Find it amusing Stirling station has a plaque sponsored by the London underground
Logos for Inclusion London and Alliance for Inclusive Education. Are you a Deaf or Disabled young person aged 18-29 and living, studying or working in London? Are you passionate about social justice and disability rights? Are you interested in developing your training, facilitation and community organising skills? Yes? Then our Future Movement Builders programme could be for you. Inclusion London and the Alliance for Inclusive Education, two leading Disabled People’s Organisations, are recruiting 12 young Deaf and Disabled Londoners to join our movement building training programme over the next two years. The programme is an exciting opportunity to network and develop essential skills and experience. It will also help you get linked into paid work opportunities in the DDPO sector and take your activism to the next level.
Are you a young Deaf or Disabled person in London? Are you passionate about disability rights, and want to build your skills?
Then apply for Future Movement Builders, a new movement-building training programme from Inclusion London and @allfieuk.bsky.social! buff.ly/XRrnhVh
In the last 5 years I've met loads of disabled people desperate to work but unable to find employment opportunities that meet their needs, particularly people that are constantly getting to interview but not getting the job if you want disabled people in work you need to work with employers 1st
Zara wearing winter clothes in her wheelchair, fist bumping a wooden model of a cow.
3) Assume competence & don't avoid us. Many non-disabled people seem scared of wheelchair users like we're going to bite them. It's tiring to always be the one to make the first move, or having to prove in every new conversation that you know what you are doing. 3/3
#InternationalWheelchairDay
2) Resist the urge when seeing a wheelchair user or a group of users to refer to driving licence, races, or can you give me a lift. 2/3 #InternationalWheelchairDay
Zara and husband Alex in their wheelchairs in front of a garage door painted red with a blue triangle at the top and a white star to represent the Puerto Rican flag.
Today is international wheelchair day. My wheelchair is my liberation.
3 simple things everyone can do to make life better for wheelchair users.
1) If you're planning an event or just a coffee with a wheelchair user, check that it's accessible in advance. 1/3
#InternationalWheelchairDay
A room in parliament full of people
This evening I'm at the Scottish parliament at a reception for @rnibscotland.bsky.social to celebrate 200 years of Braille. I think it is really important that blind people should be taught Braille technology is giving access like never before knowing Braille gives people choice
People often ask me what #Taskmaster has to do with law & my answer is always the same:
TM is ALL ABOUT LAW...
Reading a rule, interpreting it, arguing in front of a judge that your interpretation is correct if there is a semantic dispute.
Hence why it is a beautiful vehicle for legal outreach 👌
Flying with a wheelchair can be stressful: There are horror stories, & many people do not know their rights or the regulations around flying. My husband & I fly a lot so Alex has written a guide freedomonelife.com/ultimate-gui... #AirTravel #wheelchairTravel #Disability #RightsOnFlights
A bright pink instructional graphic titled “How to sleigh alt text.” It includes colourful headings labelled Identify Who (in green), Expression (blue), Description (pink), Colour (red), and Interesting Features (grey). On the right side, there’s a sample alt text description in various colours that reads: “Santa Claus looking happy as he waves at the camera. He wears a traditional red suit and hat and has a long white beard and glasses. There are colourful lights twinkly behind him.” Below the text, a photo of Santa Claus is shown, waving with a big smile against a background of twinkling, colourful holiday lights
Alt text? Don’t worry, Santa’s elves have your back! Writing great alt text is simpler than you think.
Got questions? Ask our alt text elves!
Looking forward to hearing my former colleague @toddles23.bsky.social at #BBC Rethink #Disability Festival 2024 www.bbc.co.uk/academy/even... #RewindDisability #InclusiveMedia #ReclaimTheNarrative
A large Christmas decoration lit up outside Manchester city library of 'santa' sat on a giant present
A large Christmas decoration outside Manchester city library of 'santa' sat on a giant present
It's been 3 weeks since we first met but I still think you look like a sheep wearing a Santa suit thank you #manchester I can't unsee it
Yay the next train manager took it seriously and is helping
International day of person's with disabilities #idpd24 who's theme this year is #leadership makes me think it's a good idea to share my @churchillfship.bsky.social report on here www.churchillfellowship.org/ideas-expert...
I am in the 2nd space however it is booked from Lancaster I raised this with the train manager who just said that it's a problem for the next manager who gets on at Carlisle he also seemed to imply that if there is a 2nd wheelchair user they may not be allowed to board because of luggage.
Wheelchair space with luggage in it
Not impressed with transpenine today because there isn't a suitable ramp at #haymarket to train manager has to get me on before boarding me he let on two passengers with large amounts of luggage who of course have put it in the wheelchair space
View looking across lueven station
Today I'm part of a group of UK experts in accessible transport exploring how lueven and gent engage disabled people in transport planning
Let's see if this is any better than the former blue bird