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Include Me West Midlands @IncludeMeWM

Include Me WM. Making the West Midlands an exemplar region for enabling disabled people & people with long term health conditions to be physically active.

Joined May 2019
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#BSLRequestBot Last min request. Looking for 2x BSL interpreters for an event on Tues 27th June 9am-12pm at Sense, Touchbase Pears, Selly Oak, Birmingham Had 1 but was struggling to find a 2nd. 1st now has other work so in need of 2. In person would be ideal, but virtual if not
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Transport for West Midlands
@TransportForWM
15 Jun 2023
Which wheel win? 🏁 We're finding out if it's quicker to travel across #Birmingham city centre by bike or by car ⏱ Keep an eye on our feeds to find out more 👀 #CleanAirDay
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Excited to be at the launch of the National Centre for Accessible Transport in Coventry @covcampus Excited to see Motability’s commitment to the West Midlands and work towards making it an exemplar region for disabled people. @WestMids_CA
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Down in London today for the Sustrans Disabled Citizens Enquiry for Walking and Wheeling. Grabbed a lift from Andrew from @AllForActivity @WestMids_CA
Andrew in front of Inquiry pull-up.

ALT Andrew in front of Inquiry pull-up.

Mark in front of Inquiry pull-up

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This past year we’ve been gathering views of disabled citizens. A Panel of disabled people and those with lived experience, collated & produced these priorities. There are many challenges which will continue to be explored and addressed alongside these. @WestMids_CA #NIW22
Include Me Citizens panel priorities 22/23 Understand the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on disabled people. To promote safe, inclusive, accessible and enjoyable walking and cycling. Encourage disabled people to play their part. Enable disabled people to focus on Net Zero Pledge. Champion the commitment to be an exemplar region for disabled people.

ALT Include Me Citizens panel priorities 22/23 Understand the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on disabled people. To promote safe, inclusive, accessible and enjoyable walking and cycling. Encourage disabled people to play their part. Enable disabled people to focus on Net Zero Pledge. Champion the commitment to be an exemplar region for disabled people.
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Activity Alliance@AllForActivity
12 Aug 2022
We interviewed Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, on the impact the partnership between Activity Alliance and the @WestMids_CA is having across the region. Find out more about our partnership work here: activityalliance.org.uk/news…
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Mark Fosbrook PLY@Fossysport
12 Aug 2022
Great thought leadership piece from @andy4wm on the WMCA relationship with @AllForActivity opportunities for a lasting legacy for all from the Commonwealth Games. activityalliance.org.uk/news… @IncludeMeWM
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Northfield NNS@NnsNorthfield
18 Jul 2022
A great afternoon meeting with @IncludeMeWM talking about how community assets can be more inclusive for younger adults with additional needs and how NNS can support the assets to be more inclusive.
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Activity Alliance@AllForActivity
8 Jun 2022
Our #ActivityAllianceSurvey recommendations were developed with disabled people. Recommendation 1 is: 'Involve me as we recover from the pandemic'. We hear from some of our research participants about what this means to them. Watch more here: youtube.com/watch?v=zqq5pbc-…
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Barry Horne MBE@ActivityBarryH
8 Jun 2022
Our latest #ActivityAllianceSurvey launched today highlights the worrying effects on disabled people - urgent attention is needed to tackle the growing inequalities that affect disabled people, so no one feels forgotten.
Activity Alliance@AllForActivity
8 Jun 2022
Only 3 in 10 disabled people feel encouraged to return to physical activity after the pandemic. Our annual survey released today reveals disabled people feel forgotten in the recovery from the pandemic. activityalliance.org.uk/news… #ActivityAllianceSurvey
Only 3 in 10 disabled people (28%) feel encouraged to return to being active after the pandemic, compared to 50% of non-disabled people.

ALT Only 3 in 10 disabled people (28%) feel encouraged to return to being active after the pandemic, compared to 50% of non-disabled people.
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Mark Fosbrook PLY@Fossysport
8 Jun 2022
Interview with Radio Shropshire on accessible playgrounds
BBC Shropshire
@BBCShropshire
8 Jun 2022
ICYMI: How accessible is your local playground for kids with disabilities? bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0ccdcl… @scope @emma_vogelmann @Fossysport @jimallthetime
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Mark Fosbrook PLY@Fossysport
8 Jun 2022
Activity Alliance’s Annual Disability and Activity Survey reveals disabled people feel forgotten in pandemic recovery. Visit activityalliance.org.uk/annu… to view their new insight. #ActivityAllianceSurvey
Annual Disability and activity Survey 2021-22 Picture showing the cover of the survey and that disabled people feel forgotten in pandemic recovery.

ALT Annual Disability and activity Survey 2021-22 Picture showing the cover of the survey and that disabled people feel forgotten in pandemic recovery.
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Activity Alliance@AllForActivity
8 Jun 2022
Only 3 in 10 disabled people feel encouraged to return to physical activity after the pandemic. Our annual survey released today reveals disabled people feel forgotten in the recovery from the pandemic. activityalliance.org.uk/news… #ActivityAllianceSurvey
Only 3 in 10 disabled people (28%) feel encouraged to return to being active after the pandemic, compared to 50% of non-disabled people.

ALT Only 3 in 10 disabled people (28%) feel encouraged to return to being active after the pandemic, compared to 50% of non-disabled people.

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Mark Fosbrook PLY@Fossysport
4 Apr 2022
The Scope Disability Equality Awards are open for nominations now until 29 April. Time to get your thinking caps on to nominate a individual, organisation or a campaign that has stood out. scopeawards.co.uk/
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Midland Mencap@MidlandMencapUK
25 Mar 2022
Our Football sessions happen every Tuesday evening. We'd love you to join us for training, fun and a kick about ⚽ #football #MidlandMencap #Communities
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Mark Fosbrook PLY@Fossysport
24 Mar 2022
Great to see the ceremony is underway for Sport & Recreation Alliance Awards. Ride Ahead Together, Andy Craddock & Midland Mencap all worthy finalists that I nominated. Good luck and you are already winners for West Midlands. Thank you! @IncludeMeWM @WestMids_CA @AllForActivity
ParkrideMM@ParkrideMM
24 Mar 2022
A great honour that both @MidlandMencapUK & @ParkrideMM are attending the @sportrectweets 2022 awards ceremony #CSRAS2022
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West Midlands Cycle Hire@WMCycleHire
9 Mar 2022
📣 You can enjoy half price 100-minute bundles this week, saving even more as you ride 👀 🚲 This is our treat to you as we celebrate our one-year anniversary! 🙌 Simply enter code: BIRTHDAY2022 Ends midnight on 13 March. Download the app 👉 bit.ly/3LPUe0d
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Mark Fosbrook PLY@Fossysport
9 Mar 2022
Great session yesterday and have received lots of positive feedback. However we need to keep the conversation and action going to ensure change happens. @IncludeMeWM @AllForActivity @Whitehead_Found #IncludeSummit
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Activity Alliance@AllForActivity
8 Mar 2022
Massive thank you to everyone who supported the launch of phase two of our #WhoSays campaign yesterday. From today, we're spotlighting one new perception film each day for rest of the week. So, look out for our first film coming your way very soon!
Who says campaign logo and graphic. Text reads #WhoSays young disabled people should sit out of PE lessons?

ALT Who says campaign logo and graphic. Text reads #WhoSays young disabled people should sit out of PE lessons?

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Mark Fosbrook PLY@Fossysport
8 Mar 2022
Great to be at a real life conference. Looking forward to a couple of amazing days talking about EDI in sport and how we can raise the conversation for disabled people @IncludeMeWM @AllForActivity @Whitehead_Found
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