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👀 How about some roles for disabled people in transport? Ensuring disabled people are included in planning and discussions could help solve this ‘almost impossible’ conundrum.

Activity Alliance has launched its manifesto ahead of this year’s general election, outlining a number of policy calls designed to ensure disabled people have equal access to sport and physical activity. Titled Fight for Fairness: Disabled People’s Right to Rport and Physical Activity, the manifesto features contributions and insight from disabled people, advocates and organisations in the sport, physical activity, and voluntary sector. The manifesto outlines three main asks: ✅ Protect the benefits ✅ Equip health and care workers ✅ Increase accessible outdoor spaces Read more here: https://lnkd.in/es2yr64t #Disability #Equality #DisabilitySport #PhysicalActivity #exercise Sarah Brown-Fraser, Adam Blaze, Ray Ashley, Agata Sromecka, Assoc CIPD,

Our journey began in 2002, where we met in Nadi to discuss the setting up of an Organisation that was truly Pacific and this is something we should safeguard - our truly Pacific Organisation for all persons with disabilities. These are the words of the CEO, Setareki Macanawai in opening the reflection workshop currently underway in Nadi this week. The Reflection workshop is part of the "Growing Stronger Together Intiative." The Intiative reflects the aspiration of this journey, aimed to lift the standard of the OPDs, improve and strengthen governance, build, and strengthen capacity, fortify our compliance and above all to reconfirm the relevance of the OPDs as NGOs operating in a very competitive and volatile environment. Currently underway in Nadi, the Reflection Workshop is being attended by Office managers of Oganisations of persons with Disabilities (OPDs) from Solomon ISlands, Nauru, Tonga, Vanuatu, Samoa, Fiji and Kiribati. The Reflection Workshop has been made possible through the support of CBM Australia who are also present. As part of the Workshop, the CBM Pacific Program Team are providing support and also engaging in discussions. #growingstrongertogether #PDFsec #disabilityinclusion

As Robbie Crow rightly said, disabled people can do all sorts of things. They can be parents, Paralympianss, travellers, and business owners. We should also remember that every disabled person is different. After all, just like we have ultra conservatives, ultra liberals, and those in between in the non disabled world, you get the same in the world of disability. You can get disabled people on both sides of the political spectrum. #disabledpeople

The disability community is being harmed by funding cuts without consultation. Parents of disabled children are being hurt by this government. We need you. If this isn’t what you voted for, if you believe disabled people and disabled children are valued and loved members of Aotearoa - tell your local MP: I didn’t vote for this. Please stop hurting the disabled community. We need this government’s attacks on disabled tamariki and adults to stop. We are calling on the government to: ➡ Stop the funding cuts to the disability sector ➡ Restore respite care ➡ Protect and fund Enabling Good Lives ➡ Save Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People ➡ Re-establish respite support during school hours ➡ Bring back Tākai. Stop making decisions without consulting the disabled community. Nothing about us without us. #DidntVote4Dis #NotInMyNameNZ #PleaseStopTheAttacks #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs If you agree, please share this post or copy and paste this post. Full support to Awhi Ngā Mātua in their campaign on this matter

✈️ Sophie Morgan's Fight to Fly: A Call for Dignity in the Skies ✈️ In honor of Disability Pride Month, we're shining a spotlight on Sophie Morgan's relentless pursuit of justice for disabled travelers. Released on Channel 4, July 22nd, Sophie is taking direct action to hold airlines accountable for the shocking mistreatment of disabled flyers, demanding the respect and dignity that every passenger deserves. 🔹 Unyielding Advocacy: Sophie Morgan's fight isn't just about her; it's about challenging systemic issues and pushing for change that benefits all disabled individuals. Her advocacy is a beacon of hope and a call to action for a more inclusive travel industry. 🔹 Highlighting Injustices: From inaccessible facilities to inadequate support, Sophie is bringing these injustices to the forefront. Her efforts remind us that true accessibility means ensuring equal treatment and respect for all passengers. 🔹 Inspiring Change: Sophie's courage and determination are inspiring countless others to raise their voices and demand better. Her journey is a powerful testament to the impact one person can have in driving systemic change. During Disability Pride Month, let's amplify Sophie's message and work together to create a world where travel is truly accessible for everyone. How are you contributing to this movement for equality and dignity? Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/enfDXGQ5 #DisabilityPrideMonth #SophieMorgan #FightToFly #AccessibilityMatters #EqualTreatment #InclusiveTravel #AdvocacyInAction

Something a lot of our members are sick of is the ableist concept that disabled people fall under 2 categories. 1) The heroic disabled person who faces life head-on and doesn't "let their disability get in the way". 2) The pitiful disabled person. All of us understand that pity towards disabled people can be disempowering and rude. But how can turning disabled people into heroes and admiring them for "living their life" be offensive? Well, most disabled people aren't paralympic athletes, billionaire CEOs or worldwide renowned artists. The "hero" trope puts a pressure on disabled people to overachieve and never complain about their disability. This is unrealistic. Only celebrating disabled people when they achieve or ignore their disability contributes to a society that doesn't value accessibility and safe spaces to discuss issues related to disability. #disability

I'm Disabled. Ifyou find this term negative, that sounds like a you problem. I'll just be over here navigating a disabling society. See if I cared, I would have said a differently abled society. But that doesn't make any kind of sense to me. I say Disabled because society disables me. I say Disabled because ableism disables me. I say Disabled because internalised ableism disables me. I say Disabled because that's exactly how I feel. I say Disabled because it's my lived experience, my identity, my right to self-identify. Image Description: Disabled by society graphic. A dark background with four statements and clipart, they read: 1. I say Disabled because society disables me. A clipart of buildings. 2. I say Disabled because ableism disables me. Clipart of a two-stick people picking on another. 3. I say Disabled because internalised ableism disables me. Clipart of a stick person sat on a stool with their hands in thier head. 4. I say Disabled because that's exactly how I feel. clipart of a stick person appearing frustrated. A final text statement reads, "I say Disabled because it's my lived experience, my right to self-identify." #WednesdayWisdom #DisabilityInclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #Ableism

The commitment to meaningful engagement with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in international cooperation is essential for advancing disability rights and inclusion. However, there are notable gaps between this commitment and the current experiences of OPDs. Bridging the gap between commitment and experience requires concerted efforts to empower OPDs, remove barriers, and prioritize their active involvement in decision-making processes. #OPDs #LeaveNoOneBehind #MeaningfulParticipation #RemoveBarriers #DisabilityEmpowernment #InclusionMatters