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‘MOVING UP’ TO HOST NEXT EMPLOYMENT WEEKEND

On October 11, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

As part of Muscular Dystrophy UK’s work experience project, Moving Up, Trailblazers are hosting another Employability Weekend. The fully funded weekend conference will take place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of November 2018. Free rooms …

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ACCESSIBLE TOURISM – MOVING FORWARD WITH MARTYN SIBLEY

On October 10, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, Sylvia Mac

By Martyn Sibley After meeting Rita and Daniela Duarte (Portugal 4All Senses) in Lisbon it felt like Kasia (my wife) and I had known them forever. After the airport welcome, we headed to the wheelchair …

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PRO-ACTIVE WARRIORS – (EVEN ON A SUNDAY!)

On October 9, 2018 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

By Dawn Grabowski How I spent my Sunday? Hint: it was NOT my average Sunday by any means. Usually I’m sleeping in, or listening to a horoscope and meditation, spending several hours in my pyjamas. …

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THE CASE FOR SCRAPPING PRESCRIPTION CHARGES FOR LONG-TERM CONDITIONS

On October 8, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Research by the York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) has found that scrapping prescription charges for people with two long-term conditions – Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulceratve Colitis) and Parkinson’s would save the NHS …

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‘JAW-DROPPING’ PROFITS FROM ASSESSING DISABLED PEOPLE

On October 6, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

An American contractor has been accused of making “jaw-dropping” profits from controversial tests that assess whether people should receive disability benefits. The firm in question is ‘Centre for Health and Disability Assessments’ which is a …

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A GREAT START TO DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH

On October 4, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

And not only a great start to the US inspired ‘Employment Awareness Month’ but look closely at the photos .. our #ALLin Badges are on show for the very first time! In America (and we should …

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH £56 BILLION?

On October 3, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Build more hospitals? Increase the wages of Junior Doctors and Nurses which would attract more recruits. Plough more money into education or build more affordable homes? Provide better and cheaper care for the elderly. Add …

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GOOD MORNING LA LA LAND – EILEEN GRUBBA AND #ALLin ON US TV!

On October 2, 2018 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

This website has always been proud to be associated with Hollywood Actress Eileen Grubba. She is a fierce advocate for disability inclusion in the US entertainment industry. She is also our leading force promoting our #ALLin movement …

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MARKS & SPENCER LAUNCHES ‘EASY DRESSING’ RANGE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

On October 1, 2018 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

Online thousands have praised Marks & Spencer for launching a clothing range specifically designed for children with disabilities. The range has been designed to make getting dressed less stressful for both children and their parents. …

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WISHING FOR AN INCLUSIVE WORLD

On September 29, 2018 By Disability Talk In Sylvia Mac, Featured

BY MARTYN SIBLEY Through using a wheelchair, I’ve experienced lots of exclusion and prejudice. My mission is to see a world that’s inclusive for everyone. Not only for wheelchair users or disabled people. But for …

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