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Disablism from within the disability community

Does anyone have any experience of disablism from other disabled people? What were the circumstances? Is it a regular thing that you expect to face, or do such instances continually surprise you? ...

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Sexuality, diversity and disability: LGBTQ+ Lives

Dr Kirsty Liddiard is a disabled feminist and public sociologist researching disability, sexuality, gender, embodiment and childhood. You can find her on her website or on twitter. Today she is ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 16 Oct 2018

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Non existant support

I will try to make this as short as I can. Nearly 3 years ago (Jan 2018) at the age of 55 I was diagnosed with ASD (potentially vulnerable, learning difficulties, communication difficulties ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 1 Dec 2020

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UK Disability History Month (UKDHM)

UK Disability History Month runs from 18 November until 18 December every year. The UKDHM aligns to the social model of disability, in which the barriers of attitude, environment, and organisation ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 8 Dec 2021

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Trans, non-binary and disablism - a double whammy of hate...

Hi Everyone, Just a heads up for people that should concern trans and non-binary people seeking treatment on the NHS in England and, probably, Wales. NHS England has finally published its ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Dating, sex, and relationships - 18 Oct 2018

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