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From safer crossings to access panels that give disabled people real power. Accessible transport isn’t optional, it’s essential. These are practical steps councils can take, and see our recommendations for the Tees Valley. Read more on our blog👉 differencenortheast.org.uk/5…
Everyone deserve to live with bullying and harassment for who they are. BUT Hate crime against Disabled people is rising and too often ignored and unreported.
ALT Graphic promoting event Difference attended - Cleveland police crime plan, with text: ‘Cleveland Disability Hate Crime: Your voice matters. Take action today.’ Two people stand beside a Cleveland Police & Crime Plan 2024-2029 banner. Branding for Difference North East appears with call to action: ‘Do you want to fight for disability rights? Joi
We need change. We need Members. We need allies. And we need you.
1/ Read our latest blog to learn more about Disability Hate Crime in Cleveland and how Difference North East fed back to the strategy there
2/ Share your experience via the form on our website.
The ticket office in Newcastle closed. A kiosk isn’t good enough: queues, missed trains, and accessibility concerns. Have you been affected? Share your experience here 👉 differencenortheast.org.uk/t…
ALT Bold text on a purple-tinted background of a train station reads: “Ticket office… CLOSED.” In the corner: “Do you want to fight for disability rights? Join! Difference NE
No one should have to eat food that makes them sick or go without staples everyone else can enjoy.
The true cost of a gluten-free loaf?
The NHS in the NE is proposing cutting prescriptions for gluten-free food. The reason? Budget control. The reality? A severe financial barrier
ALT A campaign graphic from Difference NE with a bold headline: “A Postcode Shouldn't Dictate Your Health.” Subtext reads: “The NHS proposed cutting gluten-free prescriptions for 4,700 people in our region. Gluten-free food costs 4x more. This is an economic barrier.” Background shows tinted photos including a loaf of bread, a bag of gluten-free plain flour, and a woman speaking. At the top, a green banner says: “Do you want to fight for disability rights? Join!
A gluten-free bun costs 40p vs. 9p for a regular one. Flour costs 4x more.
This isn't just a medical issue. It's a social and economic one. Our new blog breaks down the story, the impact, and the community's powerful response.
Read and take action:
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Disabled voices must shape the future of transport! @WalkWheelCycleT's big ideas for accessible travel & OUR recommendations to Tees Valley transport consultation!
We’ve broken down 5 big ideas from Sustrans’ Transforming Mobility report!
ALT Colourised image of a Bus in front of the angel of the north. Overlaid text reads "5 Big Ideas for Accessible Travel"
From safer crossings to access panels that give disabled people real power. Accessible transport isn’t optional, it’s essential. These are practical steps councils can take, and see our recommendations for the Tees Valley. Read more on our blog👉 differencenortheast.org.uk/5…
NORTH EAST DISABLED COMMUNITY:
Your 15 mins Needed.
Take our survey to:
✅ Fuel evidence-based campaigns
✅ Reveal what’s working/failing
✅ Make decision-makers LISTEN
Ends Aug 31!
Need Word/phone version? Reply/DM!
RT to reach more people!
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ALT Graphic encouraging people to take the Difference North East survey. Text reads:
“10 mins = Stronger Disability Rights.
Take the Difference North East Survey!”
At the bottom, there’s a purple-tinted image of a hand marking a checklist with happy, neutral, and sad faces. Overlay text says:
“Your voice matters!
Closes Aug 31 ⏳ Link in bio!”
In the corner is the Difference NE logo with the tagline: “Do you want to fight for disability rights? Join!”
The Universal Credit Bill passed. Only 9 North East MPs voted to protect disabled people. 20 voted for cuts. We fought. We won changes. But it’s not enough. Now we rest and resist!
Tag your MP if they didn’t vote with us. Ask them why.
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ALT The Universal Credit Bill passed. Only 9 North East MPs stood with us. At times like this, Rest is Resistance. Care is Power.”
In the lower-left corner, smaller yellow text says: “Do you want to fight for disability rights? Join!”
At the bottom right, in large bold text: “Difference NE”. The background includes partially visible text reading “Department for Work & Pensions” and group photos of campaigners.
ALT The same background image overlaid with text reading "Join the fight for justice! Become a member or ally Read the blog Join the Sept 18 climate event Link in bio"
Disabled people are powerful.
Let’s lead the way in climate action, together.
Join the relaunch of the Disabled Climate Action Forum on 18 Sept
Sign up as a member or ally (it’s free) and you’ll get the private Zoom invite.
ALT Disabled climate action forum. Image of a meeting of disabled people, colourised purple. Text on the right-hand side says "climate justice is disability justice". Logos of DCAF and Difference NE, appear below
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨🚨
The United Nations is calling for the UK Government to stop the Universal Credit (PIP) Bill because it will 'deepen the signs of regression' in disabled people's human rights.
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Labour has a Disability problem. I don't think many at a senior level realise that, it's hard for anyone to admit prejudice. Nevertheless it's there in their language and behaviours. They can change this, but they have to want to do it.
📢 The fight for British disability rights isn't over 📢
Join @RachelCDailey at @stocktonlibrary@drakebookshop where she will be in conversation with Claire Andrews from @differencenorth to talk about the amazing activists and protest actions behind the UK’s long battle for disabled people’s rights to live.
🎟️ here: bit.ly/44LBH0e
ALT Close-up of a hand holding the book “Ramping Up Rights: An Unfinished History of British Disability Activism” by Rachel Charlton-Dailey. The cover is green with two waving Disability Pride flags and bold white and yellow text. The background is a painted brick wall in shades of green and white.
ALT Event poster for a book talk titled “Ramping Up Rights.” The event is on 9th July at 7 PM at Central Library Stockton, Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6BJ. The poster features a photo of author Rachel Charlton-Dailey, who has long red hair and glasses, posing with a dachshund. The book cover is also shown, displaying two Disability Pride flags on a green background. The tagline at the bottom reads: “The fight for British disability rights isn’t over.”
"There is a heavy duty on us all, and it starts with compassion and kindness, safety and support"
Labour MP Rachael Maskell, whose reasoned amendment has been selected to be voted on, sets out why she is opposed to the "broken bill"
Follow live: bbc.in/4ly6jrG