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"I’m now comfortable in my own skin": Proud to be black and disabled

Jacqueline is a member of our Cerebral Palsy Network. To mark Black History Month, she has shared with us her experience of being black and disabled.

"For Black men, there are a lot of hurdles to overcome."

Black History Month is a time to acknowledge the history and experiences of Black people. To mark this, Nikoma talks from his perspective as a Black man. He discusses how society perceives him, his upbringing, and his disabled identity.

Why is UK Disability History Month important?

Hello folks! As you might notice, I'm new to the community here, so hoping I can get the hang of all that goes on here (and maybe give me some tips along the way!) Some of you may recognise me from ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 25 Nov 2016

My poem for Disability history month

My poem for Disability history month Don’t be afraid to fight for change. Important we all stand together. Staying positive with everything we do Apricating our fantastic hidden talents inside us ...

Discussion in Coffee lounge - 19 Nov 2021

Online launch of UK Disability History Month - 18 November 2020

UK Disability History Month starts on the 18th November with a special online launch that you can watch between 7 to 9 pm. Register your interest at this Eventbrite page and you will be sent an email ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 12 Nov 2020

The Life of Alan Turing - LGBT+ History Month

[Image of Alan Turing] With it being LGBT+ History Month, we wanted to highlight some figures in the LGBT+ community. Today, we’re talking about Alan Turing, the famous code breaker who ...

Discussion in Coffee lounge - 22 Feb 2023

LGBT+ History Month

It’s the 1st February, which means it’s LGBT+ History Month. [Above image is of the LGBT+ History Month Logo] Founded in 2004 and started by Schools OUT Co-chairs; Paul Patrick and Professor ...

Discussion in Coffee lounge - 1 Feb 2023

Black History Month: How can I be an ally to black disabled people?

October is Black History Month, and here at Scope we're going to be spending this month (and beyond!) celebrating the remarkable stories and achievements of black disabled people that have paved ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 6 Oct 2020

Disability History Month

I have been doing some more research into disability history, partly for my own interest, partly because I wanted to mark it in my workplace (I'm a library assistant). I'm ashamed to say I knew very ...

Discussion in Everyday life - 18 Dec 2024

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 ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 8 Dec 2021