Disability activism
People with learning disabilities need to make their voices heard on election day
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People with learning disabilities need to make their voices heard on election day
Mencap’s public affairs and parliamentary team are working to ensure that voting is accessible to people with a leaning disability
Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better
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Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better
How outdated misconceptions about people with learning disabilities are holding society back
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How outdated misconceptions about people with learning disabilities are holding society back
“I knew I was miserable but to say I’d rather be dead? It hurts me that my younger self didn’t see a future.” Actor Liz Carr’s lightbulb moment that changed her life
“I knew I was miserable but to say I’d rather be dead? It hurts me that my younger self didn’t see a future.” Actor Liz Carr’s lightbulb moment that changed her life
Activist to take DWP to court over disability benefit reforms: 'Disabled voices should be heard'
Activist to take DWP to court over disability benefit reforms: 'Disabled voices should be heard'
Jeremy Hunt didn't mention disabled people once in his Spring Budget. It shows how little he thinks of us
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Jeremy Hunt didn't mention disabled people once in his Spring Budget. It shows how little he thinks of us
Disabled people on benefits aren't to blame for UK's recession – the Tories are
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Disabled people on benefits aren't to blame for UK's recession – the Tories are
Tories want to make UK better for disabled people. It counts for nothing if we can't survive winter
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Tories want to make UK better for disabled people. It counts for nothing if we can't survive winter
Disabled people are again missing out on extra cost of living support – it's cruel and embarrassing
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Disabled people are again missing out on extra cost of living support – it's cruel and embarrassing
Tories unveil plan to make UK 'most accessible place in the world' – but does it go far enough?
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Tories unveil plan to make UK 'most accessible place in the world' – but does it go far enough?
Poverty is even harder if you're disabled and from the North East. Believe me, I'm both
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Poverty is even harder if you're disabled and from the North East. Believe me, I'm both
Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It's time we united for justice
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Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It's time we united for justice
‘The DWP took away my disability benefits. I've had so many tribunal dates I've lost count'
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‘The DWP took away my disability benefits. I've had so many tribunal dates I've lost count'
Disabled people are being left out of the climate conversation
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Disabled people are being left out of the climate conversation
Disabled people are missing out on the government's cost of living payments. This needs to change
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Disabled people are missing out on the government's cost of living payments. This needs to change
What do disability rights experts make of government plans to boost employment?
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What do disability rights experts make of government plans to boost employment?
£150 cost of living disability payment is not enough, charities warn
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£150 cost of living disability payment is not enough, charities warn
Disabled people are speaking out about Travelodge's accessible room policy
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