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Happy holidays and peaceful wishes for 2026 We’re proud to share thatAoD’s new website aod.org.uk is now live- clearer, more accessible, and easier to use. This is just the start, and we’ll keep improving as we go.

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Build a more inclusive workplace with Action on Disability training. We offer Disability Equality, Deaf Awareness & Basic BSL courses led by trainers with lived experience. Flexible full, half-day & 1-hour sessions available. Find out more on our website. #DisabilityInclusion
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This Volunteers’ Week, we are celebrating the amazing volunteers who help make Action on Disability a welcoming and inclusive organisation. Thank you to all our volunteers for the difference you make. Happy Volunteers’ Week! 💜
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Need help with welfare benefits? H&F Welfare Benefits Service offers free, independent advice for Disabled and ill residents in Hammersmith & Fulham, including appeals and tribunal support. Part of the H&F Advice Partnership. Visit our website today.
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Today we visited @fairshotcafe with Piper for our monthly partnership meeting to review progress and support for Disabled employees. We’re proud to partner with Fair Shot to help people grow in confidence, independence and thrive in inclusive workplaces. 💜💛 #InWorkSupport
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🎉 Welcome to Our Place — a community space for Deaf & Disabled people across West London. Connect, build confidence, try creative & wellbeing activities, and shape change together. 🎥 Watch our new video! Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. #OurPlace
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Great to welcome @caymangovt & @CIGOUK to AoD today. We shared work on independent living, co-production, Direct Payments, inclusive employment & supported internships. Fifth overseas delegation in 2 years after Ukraine, Korea & Japan visits. #AoD
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Action On Disability retweeted
We have many fights on our hands, but the disability movement is growing! 📢Want to get involved to oppose the SEND reforms or fight back against benefit cuts? Head over to our take action page to find out more 👇 disabilityrightsuk.org/take-…
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Action On Disability retweeted
A new coalition of Disabled Peoples Organisations and campaigners is calling on the government to take urgent action to address what it describes as a “deepening crisis” in palliative and end-of-life care. Read the full story here disabilityrightsuk.org/news/…
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Action On Disability retweeted
People with learning difficulties aren't being given a voice about laws which affect them. This needs to change. We're calling for Parliament to follow the Equality Act and start including people with learning difficulties. 🔗 Sign the petition: buff.ly/esyOGw3
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Action On Disability retweeted
Half of food bank users are Disabled. The Disability Poverty Campaign Group has launched a survey about Disabled people’s experiences of food poverty. Fill in the survey to help inform work to improve support and reduce food poverty for Disabled people. buff.ly/vfYRCEL

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Action On Disability retweeted
On Monday, we had a fantastic in-person session for London-based Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations, looking at how PIP should work and what recommendations we can make to the Timms Review of PIP. @TransportForAll
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💬 Hear directly from Our Place members! A welcoming space to build confidence, make friends & enjoy activities like writing, arts, music, peer support & coffee mornings. Join us: ourplace@aod.org.uk #OurPlace #Wellbeing #InclusiveCommunity
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Join us for a free Community Energy Talk at Our Place! Get tips to keep your home warm, cut energy bills, and access discounts, grants & support. Advice from H&F Healthy Homes Helping Hand. By @Groundworklondon. 📅13 May ⏰1:30–2:15pm #CommunityEnergy #DisabilitySupport
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Deaf Awareness Week is here 💙 Theme: “Right to understand – Together, we break barriers.” Celebrating Deaf culture and pushing for true accessibility. Join Our Place’s West London Deaf Club to connect, socialise & support. Next meet-up: Sat 16 May 2026. 📧 ourplace@aod.org.uk
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Take a look at what our In Work Support team has been up to this week! Would you like to find out more about our In Work Support service? Visit our website today. Simply click the link to learn more. aod.org.uk/employment-2/in-w… @fairshotcafe #InWorkSupport #ActiononDisability
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Every 2 weeks on Wednesdays 11am - 1pm, Our Place has Writing for Wellbeing sessions. Led by a counsellor, they are a supportive safe space to write, reflect and share. There’s no pressure to be a “good” writer — it’s about your story and your voice Contact: ourplace@aod.org.uk
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Every Tuesday from 1pm - 5pm, Our Place has friendly music jam sessions, which are a chance to learn to play instruments, jam out together, and build confidence through music. Everyone is welcome! 📌 Our Place/Normand Croft School, Lillie Road, SW6 7SR. ✍️ourplace@aod.org.uk
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Join our West London Deaf Club, a friendly group for Deaf BSL users and learners to meet, socialise, support each other, and influence local decisions to improve Deaf inclusion. Address: Our Place/Normand Croft School, Lillie Road, SW6 7SR Contact: ourplace@aod.org.uk
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Last Friday, Our Place members visited the @V_and_A Design and Disability exhibition. It was very interesting to encounter 170 artefacts that showcased how Disabled people have shaped culture, highlighting the importance of inclusion and the power of our collective action!
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Our Social Value Impact 2024–25 is published. 💷 £5.86m social value created 📈 £4.21 impact for every £1 invested ♿ Led by Disabled people, for Disabled people 👉 Read more: aod.org.uk/wp-content/upload…
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