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Everything that’s wrong with the public narrative about social care in one article. Which is a key reason why there is an impasse bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…


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🚨Video Thread 🧵 🚨 @sean_murray1 reports from Beirut and South Lebanon today on the Lebanese War.

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We need legislators in every government structure, like @TomClonan who know, we PwD’s are people, citizens of the world with rights & the capacity to claim them-political participation is key to creating change & belonging, we can’t go backwards to the medical model of disability

Kill Bill -Proud To Have Halted The Outrageous & Dickensian #Disability ‘Reform’ Green Paper 2023 -Which Sought to ‘Medically Examine’ #Disabled Citizens On Their Capacity To Work -Contrary To #UNCRPD -UN Convention On Rights of Disabled Persons Will Be Fully Ratified Nov 30th ✊



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It was great to be at the Active Travel Launch in Craigavon this morning. I gave a presentation on behalf of @ImtacNI on the need for co-design with deaf and disabled people. I spoke of @Translink_NI infrastructure, the lack of rail network in the West, public realm spaces that…

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has launched a public consultation on the Active Travel Delivery Plan today. The plan sets out how the Department will prioritise and deliver over 200km of high quality active travel infrastructure in 42 urban and rural settlements across the…

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I understood very little about bone health before life was turned upside down by fractures… So, were hoping to help educate neuromuscular community and update them on what research is being done. If you would like to join us, register using the link in the thread @drjarodwong

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It feels like NI Health Trusts are offloading their social care duties to disabled children & adults & their families. No or cancelled short-break respite, direct payments in disarray, now this. BBC News - 'My autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital' bbc.com/news/articles/…


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Young people with Learning Disabilities have been waiting for this to be implemented for 8 YEARS. What has this time with zero support done to them and their families? #SenLivesMatter @disabilityni @BBCNewsNI @moneillsf @conormurphysf @PaulDoherty___ @SEND_Action @SENreformNI


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MBE for Services to #OrganDonation #LetsTalkAboutIt

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Attending tonight’s rally reminded me how essential it is for men to step up in support of safety & equality. I encourage every man to get involved, use his influence, and help make a difference. #MenForChange #StandTogether #EndVAWAG


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The face of Mary Ward and other murdered women at #EndVAWG protest outside the Guildhall in Derry

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I love these stained glass sticks Great in the sun

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@socentni has blocked me. I'm presuming for asking them politely a number times to please use ALT text on their twitter images to be inclusive for ppl with visual and cognitive impairments. Oh well!

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I am a single issue voter because disability and the role of disabled people in society is interwoven into every issue. Culture, housing, international relations. It's not just a health issue.


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City Hall looks beautiful lit up Blue and Purple for @CalebsCauseNI 💙💜 Thanks to @belfastcc and @PaulDoherty___ 🙌

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One of my heroes 💙💜🥰 #CalebsCauseNI #friends @joanne_sansome will be a guest speaker at our event in Stormont on Monday 18th November! How lucky are we 🥰

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A properly engaging session with the Professional Business Forum on cybersecurity today. From uncertainty of changing political landscape and perils of WiFi to the very latest Chinese Airfryer hacks. Amazing backdrop 👏 #cyber #getsafeonline #rattusnorvegicus #actionfraudni

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Just listened to this. Jody Gormley, an incredible human being and a lovely soul. Thank you for sharing this powerful message with us all @thomasniblock

Jody Gormley. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, but somehow one of the most uplifting podcasts we’ve ever recorded. He’s a beautiful person. It’s simply a must listen. 🎙️The GAA Social 🎧Listen here: bbc.in/4eg358a

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Today @dptfinance colleagues at Black History Expo celebrating the rich history, culture, achievements, and contributions of our Black community here and beyond.  Delighted to network, connect, learn and showcase wide range of opportunities to join Civil Service. #NICSdiversity

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Anyone who has or knows a child should read this story. It’s shocking, almost beyond belief - and a huge warning for everyone looking after children’s welfare. bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx24…


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