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Let's talk about duty.
Disabled people do not have a duty to work unsuitable jobs. Let's get that clear.
The government *does* have a duty to not dehumanise the million disabled people who want to work but are denied the chance.
It’s a duty the government is failing on 🧵 1/7
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Ableist assumptions can become reality by creating barriers for disabled people.
It's time to change perspective 👓
📹 "Assume I can. So maybe I will."
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Hi
@Telegraph
,
Why are you so against disabled children being able to see themselves reflected in their toys? Don't they deserve the right to play?
Weaponising disabled representation like this is hugely damaging.
Please change this headline.
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Today was always going to be a difficult one. But
#BleakFriday
just got bleaker.
❌ Government have announced they will cut support through the Warm Home Discount from almost 300,000 disabled people.
This is an insult. 🧵 1/7
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We’ve turned replies off on this thread, something that we’ve never done before ❌
But we don’t feel we have a choice.
Earlier this week we posted about ableist slurs in Ricky Gervais’ new show.
As a result, our replies have been full of abuse towards disabled people 🤬 1/7
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We're pleased to see that the headline has now been changed. But it should never have been published in the first place.
Thank you
@LEGO_Group
for helping make sure that disabled children to are represented during play.
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When someone says “You don’t look disabled”🚩
Notice anything different about our red flag meme? (1/3)
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We're still without a Minister for Disabled People...
This is the longest gap without a minister in post in the last 30 years.
What kind of message does the government thinks this sends to the country's 16 million disabled people?
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We wish we were surprised by reports that
@RickyGervais
has used ableist slurs in his new
@Netflix
special 📺
Language like this has consequences.
And we’re just not accepting the explanation that Gervais uses to try and justify this language 🧵 1/4
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Today's news feels like an assault on disabled people.
We are in a cost-of-living crisis. Government looking to slash disabled people’s income by hitting personal independence payment (PIP) is a horrific proposal.
It's dangerous and risks leaving disabled people destitute.
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Laura Trott’s comments today are absurd.
It’s completely irresponsible to suggest that people who are unwell have a duty to work through it.
Comments like this fuel a dangerous narrative. One that demonises disabled people, and paints them as burdens on the taxpayer.
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Enough is enough. Disabled people are not the problem.
Last week the Prime Minister made a speech about so-called 'sicknote culture'. He also proposed major changes to disability benefits.
Today we're launching a petition in response to this full-on assault of disabled people.
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When you sit down after delivering an hour-long budget, and didn’t mention disabled people once.
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Threatening disabled people with more sanctions will not lead to more disabled people getting into and staying in work.
Forcing disabled people into unsuitable jobs and cutting financial support in a cost-of-living crisis will be disastrous.
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The last two days have been incredibly difficult.
The news has been relentless, and there’s lots of anxiety about what changes to the benefits system will mean for disabled people.
Some commentary has also been misleading, so we wanted to clarify some important points 🧵👇 1/9
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He argues that he wouldn’t use this language in ‘real-life’.
But his stand-up routine doesn’t exist in a parallel universe.
The stage is real. Netflix is real. The people this kind of language impacts are real.
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The government should focus on upgrading its own back-to-work support, creating a system that works for disabled people not than against them.
It should focus too on improving employer attitudes, and ensuring disabled people have the opportunities and support to work flexibly.
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These comments come on the eve of the
#AutumnStatement
, where the Chancellor is expected to announce a ‘benefits crackdown’.
But we’ve had decades of tightening sanctions, and it has never worked.
The government’s own research shows that sanctions are counterproductive.
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The rhetoric around disability benefits is getting nastier and nastier.
Almost half of people in poverty are disabled. Meanwhile daytime TV paints disabled people as a drain on taxpayers, and questions their right to support.
❌ We can’t let this narrative go unchallenged.
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The government has today confirmed, after a week of uncertainty, that they are scrapping the dedicated role of Minister for Disabled People.
This announcement sends an appalling message to the 16 million disabled people in the UK.
🔗
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Ahead of tomorrow’s
#AutumnStatement
, we call on the government to provide flexible, tailored employment support for disabled people.
And to avoid rushing through changes that will make the benefits system even more hostile than is already the case.
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Comedians using the r-slur emboldens others to use it.
We’ve seen this first hand this week, with disabled people being abused directly in the replies to our post.
This *is* real-life, whether or not Gervais would use the slur himself outside of his routine.
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We aren’t here to dictate what anyone should or should not find funny.
But we can’t pretend that this comedy exists in a vacuum. This week has proven that.
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📣 This harmful narrative about disabled people must end.
It’s time to ditch the 'burden' rhetoric for good.
Coverage like this is irresponsible. It has a direct impact on how disabled people see themselves and how others see them.
🔴 Millions are claiming benefits without ever having to look for work, helping to push the tax burden to hit its highest point since the Second World War.
Use our calculator to reveal how much of your salary bankrolls the welfare state ⬇️
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The government is continuing its reckless assault on disabled people.
This consultation is not about what's right or fair.
It's hard to believe that it's about anything other than cutting costs, no matter the impact.
Today I’m launching a new consultation to make our disability benefit system fit for the future.
I want to see how we can:
• Remove unnecessary benefit assessments wherever possible
• Provide extra support to those most in need
• Deliver better value for the taxpayer
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We wanted to keep our take on the ‘red flag’ meme a bit more accessible.
Repeated emojis aren’t fun when read out by a screen reader.
And did you know that the ‘red flag’ would actually be described as ‘triangular flag on post’. (2/3)
Posting inaccessible Twitter emoji memes which are hell for screen readers… 🚩x 404
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🗣️ "I will keep on speaking up, in my wonderful voice, for what I believe in."
@JosieRones
Well said, Rosie. We thought you were brilliant. 💜
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We are seeing yet more divisive media reports about disabled people and the welfare system.
Promoting the idea that life on disability benefits is a choice - lucrative even – is dangerous. It fuels distrust and negative attitudes towards disabled people.
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It’s frustrating that we are once again having to call out a public figure for using this kind of harmful language.
But we need to be absolutely clear that this kind of language isn’t acceptable ❌
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We aren’t trying to 'police' comedy, or speak on behalf of all disabled people.
But it’s important to talk about the real-life consequences of language like this.
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Disabled people already face negative attitudes, and the media has an enormous role to play in improving understanding.
‘Joking’ about this kind of language trivialises it. It risks normalising the abuse that many disabled people face on a day-to-day basis.
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You may have seen it.
Another media report painting disabled people as ‘shirkers', choosing a life on benefits.
We’re not sharing the video. We don’t want to give it any oxygen.
But this language is dangerous, and it has to stop.
🧵
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Although they can look cute or contribute to a great meme, overusing emojis can be inaccessible for screen readers, and generally make things harder to read.
More on that and keeping your twitter feed accessible in this article from
@ScopeBigHack
!👇 (3/3)
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Today’s
#AutumnStatement
won’t help disabled people with the cost-of-living crisis. Instead, it painted disabled people as scroungers.
We won’t stand for it.
Join our call for an equal future 👉
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💬 "This is a significant moment in the history of the British deaf community, as it is a powerful step to equality".
We couldn't agree more! Well done to everyone that has helped make this happen 👏💜
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The past week has seen numerous incendiary headlines, debates and articles about disabled people and the welfare system.
✍️ Today we're publishing an open letter to media outlets challenging this tired, lazy and damaging narrative around disability benefits.
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Today’s
#AutumnStatement
doubled down on plans to ramp up benefits sanctions, at a time when many disabled people are struggling to make ends meet.
It was a missed opportunity to set out how disabled people can thrive. Instead, many will be thinking about how to survive 🧵1/5
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Online abuse, bullying and trolling is a common experience for disabled people. More than half of us have witnessed negative comments about disabled people online.
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Did you know that nearly 3 in 4 PIP decisions taken to tribunal are found to be unjust?
Does this sound like a system that’s working? 🤔
We're calling on the next government to create a benefits system that truly supports disabled people.
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As part of the biggest ever survey of disabled people’s experiences online, we found:
· 53% have seen negative comments about disabled people online.
· 34% have received negative comments personally.
· 23% have received targeted online bullying because of their condition.
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😠 Disabled people are being given another thing to worry about, as the government threatens a ‘clamp down’ on benefits.
But is this really about about improving employment outcomes for disabled people? Or just reducing benefit spend? 🧵 1/4
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Hey
@Jeremy_Hunt
👋
Just another reminder that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is not an ‘out of work’ benefit.
If you’re still confused about disability benefits, check out our website. We've got lots of information that could help 🔗
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Our research shows how common these experiences are, and how easy it is for people to post horrific comments, ableist abuse and hurtful remarks.
The consequences can be devastating. Making the places where we want to feel safe the complete opposite.
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Britain’s human rights watchdog is investigating the Department for Work and Pensions.
Our degrading benefits system has failed disabled people for decades.
This inquiry is long overdue.
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Yes, it's a TV show. But there are deaf and disabled children at home watching
@bbcstrictly
tonight saying to themselves "I can do it". And that's magical.
Congratulations from all of us at Scope,
@RoseAylingEllis
. You have done yourself proud 💜
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We warned of the consequences of this last month.
And
@MartinSLewis
challenged the Government about this on just Wednesday.
But these warnings have been ignored.
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We don't think one disability emoji ♿ is enough. So we've created our own!
#WorldEmojiDay
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Disabled people deserve equality.
But the reality is:
Life costs more if you’re disabled 💰
Negative attitudes make life harder 🤬
Too many of us are denied the chance to work ❌
The next government must commit to changing this.
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Reports of
@NoelGallagher
's behaviour at Glastonbury were upsetting enough.
But to hear him boast about his actions, and openly mock disabled people in the process, is beyond insulting. 1/5 🧵
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📈 During the worst cost of living crisis in decades, it’s almost unimaginable that Government would cut support from those most at risk.
Yet here we are.
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💰 Government have yet again showed a complete disregard for the fact that life costs more if you’re disabled.
Even before this crisis, disabled people already faced extra costs of £583 per month.
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One of these men could be the next Prime Minister.
But neither of them mentioned disability once in the election debate.
So this is our message to all parties:
📢 Disabled people must not be ignored in this election.
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The Labour Party has announced the first policies it would introduce if it wins the next election.
But disabled people were barely mentioned.
Is it any wonder that 6 in 10 disabled people think politicians don't care about their lives?
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After months of speculation, the government has confirmed planned changes to the Work Capability Assessment. The changes will only apply to new claims and won’t be implemented until 2025.
Here’s what those changes mean 👇
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The Chancellor’s comments on disability employment are totally unacceptable and derogatory. He must urgently withdraw them and apologise -
@annabirdfr
Philip Hammond claims UK productivity rates have fallen because more disabled people are in work.
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Proposals to curb Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and change how people are assessed as unfit for work are dangerous.
Disabled people and people with mental health conditions must stop being seen as the problem by this government.
Share your views, and sign the petition to
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🤔 Would attitudes towards disability be different if people remembered that it could affect them in the future?
Anyone can acquire a condition or impairment at some point in their life. And even if they don’t – they’ll likely know someone who will 🧵
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💡 Our energy helpline is overwhelmed with calls from disabled people who are already struggling.
Everyone’s bills are rising. We know that.
But what is the impact on disabled people with vital equipment to charge and run, or who need to keep warm because of mobility issues?
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Our Chief Executive
@MarkAtScope
has written to the Prime Minister
@theresa_may
about
@PhilipHammondUK
's comments on disabled people in work.
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We're with
@MartinSLewis
on this one. 💷
The Chancellor must use today's
#SpringStatement
to stop many disabled people and their families being pushed further into poverty.
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📢 Government must reverse this decision. Full stop.
We'll be doing everything we can see to make sure this happens.
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Today,
@VirginMediaCorp
is donating its shirt sponsorship of
@SouthamptonFC
to Scope! Watch what happened when the players surprised
#SaintsFC
fans and their families during a tour of St Mary’s stadium 👇
Be a
#DisabilityGamechanger
:
-
#TeamScope
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Our welfare system needs fixing.
But cuts to disability benefits are not the answer.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) must be protected.
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On average, disabled people need an extra £975 a month to have the same standard of living as non-disabled people.
You can help make sure that your election candidates know about this disability price tag 🫵
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We know a lot of disabled people will be worried by speculation around today’s
#AutumnStatement
.
📢 We’ll be listening closely, sharing updates and our analysis on what this might mean for disabled people.
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1 in 5 of us in the UK is disabled. That's 14 million people that face prejudice and negative attitudes every single day - but all of us can make a difference.
Be a
#DisabilityGamechanger
💪
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🚨 Breaking news 🚨
The government has announced a consultation on reforming the Work Capability Assessment (WCA)
The government says this is about improving disabled people’s employment prospects.
But is it actually just about reducing benefit spending?
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✉️ We’ve written an open letter to the Prime Minister.
The role of Disability Minister is no longer a dedicated role, and has been downgraded and merged with the role of a more junior minister.
The UK’s 16 million disabled people deserve better.
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We need a benefits system designed with disabled people, that works for us and not against us.
Our impairments and conditions are not a ‘lifestyle choice’.
We all deserve respect, dignity, and support. We won’t stop campaigning until this happens.
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Last week the government downgraded the role of Minister for Disabled People, the latest in a series of events that have alarmed many disabled people.
✍️ This evening we have written to
@RishiSunak
expressing profound concerns at the government's direction on disability.
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#IsItOk
to have 2 camel emoji 🐪🐫 & only 1 disability ♿? No! We made our own
#WorldEmojiDay
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💬 “We don't all have the money to take a taxi every time we need to go somewhere.”
The Paralympics are only 100 days away! But the inaccessibility of the Paris Metro system is dampening excitement.
Only one of the 16 Metro lines is wheelchair-accessible. Leaving many disabled
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If this news affects you, we're for you💜.
Our energy helpline is extremely busy at the moment, but we'll do everything we can to help 👉
Other great organisations for support 👇
@CitizensAdvice
@turn2us_org
@NEA_UKCharity
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🏆
@RoseAylingEllis
wins our Role Model award!
Rose works to increase representation and break down barriers for the deaf community.
Rose publicly campaigned for the introduction of the British Sign Language bill, and was the first deaf performer on
@BBCStrictly
. 🎇
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ELECTION NEWS
The general election will be on Thursday 4th July.
Here are 3 ways you can make a difference for disabled people ahead of polling day 👇
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Disabled people are among the worst hit by the cost-of-living crisis.
@RishiSunak
could have used his conference speech to address this. But instead of offering support, the Prime Minster wants to make life harder for disabled people receiving benefits.
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Parking in a disabled spot with a hidden disability:
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Other person: "But you don't look disabled."
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Our entire community of
#DisabilityGamechangers
are taking over the
@Scope
Twitter account today 💜
It's International Day of Persons with Disabilities and
#PurpleLightUp
, so we're celebrating with your stories!
#IDPD2018
Now is the time to share your photos, videos and more.
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Just because someone doesn't 'look disabled', doesn't mean they don't face barriers.
In fact, things might be more difficult if people don’t ‘believe’ that you’re disabled.
We often hear from disabled people who are even accused of 'faking' disability.
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When it's 2024 and you remember there's no longer a dedicated minister for disabled people.
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19-year-old Kayce was denied entry to her local pub because she didn’t have a parent with her.
“We’re a pub, not a creche,” they said.
For a disabled adult to be treated like this is shocking, but not surprising.
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None of this is to trivialise yesterday’s news.
It’s the biggest shake-up to the benefits system for a decade, and disabled people will be worse off as a result.
We’ll keep campaigning for a more dignified benefits system. One that works for disabled people, not against them.
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🏆 Our Media Moment award goes to
@bbcstrictly
!
In 2021,
@RoseAylingEllis
and
@PerniceGiovann1
performed part of their dance in silence. This tribute to the deaf community enchanted the audience, earning the pair a BAFTA.
We’re proud to honour such a special moment 💃
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Anyone who's had to fight for the right benefits will know the feeling. It's dread, when an envelope from the Department for Work and Pensions drops through the door.
Today over 30,000 of us are sending a huge message back.
📢 It's time for disability benefits
#WithoutTheFight
.
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The government has quietly scrapped the proposed energy social tariff.
An energy social tariff would provide cheaper deals for disabled people struggling with energy costs.
But instead, it's another broken promise from government👇
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🤔 There are still people out there who don’t understand that you can be disabled at any age. Whether you’re born with your condition or impairment, or acquire it at some point in your life.
Babies, children, teenagers, young adults can all be disabled people.
Many young
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🗞️It's a week since the
@Telegraph
published a calculator allowing you to see the proportion of your taxes funding the welfare state.
It's part of a nasty rhetoric re-emerging in our media. Disabled people, in particular those unable to work, are painted as scroungers. 🧵 1/7
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It’s no wonder that 8 in 10 disabled people think politicians are out of touch with their lives.
And more than being out of touch, we think it will only increase stigma and harm.
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After everything people have been through, too
🌎 Two years of pandemic hardship and uncertainty
💷 Removal of the £20 uplift to Universal Credit
💡 Ensuing cost of living crisis
Anything that further threatens financial security for disabled people would be disastrous. 3/5
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💷 Imagine life being £12,000 more expensive per year, simply because you’re disabled.
For many people, it’s a reality.
🔌 From powering vital equipment to more expensive insurance rates, our research shows that disabled households face average extra costs of £975 every month.
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81% of disabled people don't feel they are well represented in the media. It's time for this to change:
#WednesdayWisdom
#EverydayEquality
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Parenting is hard enough. Add a disability into the mix & it gets more challenging for sure. I do everything an able parent does, I just do it differently. Love is love & becoming a father is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. ^AP
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Life costs more for disabled people. £950 a month extra for disabled households, on average.
Threatening to take away the small amount of income that PIP provides will not solve the problem of economic inactivity.
Sanctions and closing benefits claims will only add to the
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Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for disabled people to be accused of exaggerating or even faking their impairment or condition.
But experiences of disability vary from person to person, and the needs of some conditions change regularly 🧵
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Why do we as a disability equality charity recognise LGBTQ+ Pride month? 🏳️🌈
Because equality for ALL disabled people is at the heart of everything we do. That includes LGBTQ+ disabled people 💜
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