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This pandemic has exposed & sharpened many of the inequalities disabled people experience.
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth so let's celebrate disabled voices, give us a platform & pay us for our expertise.
It's time to #AdaptTheFeed & educate yourself about disability rights
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth so let's celebrate disabled voices, give us a platform & pay us for our expertise.
It's time to #AdaptTheFeed & educate yourself about disability rights
Your first job to #AdaptTheFeed is to make your social media more accessible.
Put captions on your videos for #Deaf & Hard of Hearing people.
Add alt text to images so visually impaired people & those who use screen readers can access your pictures. https://caneadventures.blog/2019/12/02/alt-text-on-social-media/
Put captions on your videos for #Deaf & Hard of Hearing people.
Add alt text to images so visually impaired people & those who use screen readers can access your pictures. https://caneadventures.blog/2019/12/02/alt-text-on-social-media/
Next, follow #Disabled people
Social media has created a space online for those who face barriers in life to come together, advocate, connect & create change.
For Disability Pride Month, #AdaptTheFeed, follow disabled people & share our experiences.
Social media has created a space online for those who face barriers in life to come together, advocate, connect & create change.
For Disability Pride Month, #AdaptTheFeed, follow disabled people & share our experiences.
An excellent place to start learning about disability rights, the experiences of disabled people & the issues that are important to us...
Is to look through this incredible list of community hashtags created by the fantastic @Tinu #AdaptTheFeed https://twitter.com/Tinu/status/1223123550279626752?s=20
Is to look through this incredible list of community hashtags created by the fantastic @Tinu #AdaptTheFeed https://twitter.com/Tinu/status/1223123550279626752?s=20
My first recommendation of who to follow to learn about #DisabilityRights is of course @Imani_Barbarin who has created, among many other hashtags, #AdaptTheFeed
Imani is an incredible activist & leader in the disabled community.
Read her work here https://crutchesandspice.com/
Imani is an incredible activist & leader in the disabled community.
Read her work here https://crutchesandspice.com/
The next follow has to be @DisVisibility / @SFdirewolf
Alice has a podcast, blog & one hell of a timeline.
She has just published the Disability Visibility Project book, which brings together an awesome group of disabled writers. Buy it! https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/
Alice has a podcast, blog & one hell of a timeline.
She has just published the Disability Visibility Project book, which brings together an awesome group of disabled writers. Buy it! https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/
Another great writer is @HabenGirma
Haben is a Deafblind African American woman who is a powerful advocate, lawyer, writer, speaker & accessible technology expert.
I've just finished Haben's book & loved it. I highly recommend it. https://habengirma.com/
Haben is a Deafblind African American woman who is a powerful advocate, lawyer, writer, speaker & accessible technology expert.
I've just finished Haben's book & loved it. I highly recommend it. https://habengirma.com/
One of the first disability advocates I followed online who shared their disabled joy & pride in their disabled body was @MrEugeneGrant
Eugene, in his own words, is unapologetically a dwarf. He shares his experiences, writes history & takes a great photo!
Eugene, in his own words, is unapologetically a dwarf. He shares his experiences, writes history & takes a great photo!
Another person who has taught me about #DisabledJoy is @carlyfindlay
Carly is a disability rights campaigner, champion of the arts & shares her life living with visible difference.
Carly has also written a fantastic book which I recommend https://carlyfindlay.com.au/sayhello/
Carly is a disability rights campaigner, champion of the arts & shares her life living with visible difference.
Carly has also written a fantastic book which I recommend https://carlyfindlay.com.au/sayhello/
Disability is often portrayed as a tragedy, an end to a person's joy & independence.
One person challenging this attitude is @BlindDad_Uk
Amit alongside @Kika_GuideDog embraced his blindness, skilled up & now empowers others on their sight loss journey. https://inews.co.uk/news/kika-and-me-amit-patel-blind-guide-dog-sight-destiny-404546
One person challenging this attitude is @BlindDad_Uk
Amit alongside @Kika_GuideDog embraced his blindness, skilled up & now empowers others on their sight loss journey. https://inews.co.uk/news/kika-and-me-amit-patel-blind-guide-dog-sight-destiny-404546
Talking of Doctors, I direct you towards @HannahPopsy
Proper Dr, politician, living her best queer life, speaker, bit wobbly sometimes, cat mother, #RollModel & all round excellent disability advocate.
Book her to do a talk, she's good at it https://hannahbarhambrown.com/
Proper Dr, politician, living her best queer life, speaker, bit wobbly sometimes, cat mother, #RollModel & all round excellent disability advocate.
Book her to do a talk, she's good at it https://hannahbarhambrown.com/
Another #RollModel is @kingqueen3065
Transport expert, cat Dad, Northern sweetheart & legislative wizard, Doug is the kindest of people & always here to support others in our community.
Doug is part of an awesome group of advocates who run @Reas_Access https://www.reasonableaccess.org.uk/
Transport expert, cat Dad, Northern sweetheart & legislative wizard, Doug is the kindest of people & always here to support others in our community.
Doug is part of an awesome group of advocates who run @Reas_Access https://www.reasonableaccess.org.uk/
A fellow campaigner who is fantastic at keeping everyone up to date with key issues is @LiamODellUK
Liam is a journalist, theatre critic & campaigner. Liam's campaigns like #CCMeIn raise awareness of the experiences of #Deaf / #Deaf & HoH people. https://liamodell.com/
Liam is a journalist, theatre critic & campaigner. Liam's campaigns like #CCMeIn raise awareness of the experiences of #Deaf / #Deaf & HoH people. https://liamodell.com/
Disabled people are frequently made to feel ashamed of their bodies, behaviours, minds or appearances.
The Selfie Queen challenging the haters every day is the fabulous @melissablake
Melissa empowers disabled people every day with #DisabledJoy https://www.melissablakeblog.com/
The Selfie Queen challenging the haters every day is the fabulous @melissablake
Melissa empowers disabled people every day with #DisabledJoy https://www.melissablakeblog.com/
If you are looking to educate yourself about disability rights you must follow @RebeccaCokley
Rebecca is a writer, activist & Director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Centre for American Progress.
You can read her work here https://medium.com/@rebecca.cokley
Rebecca is a writer, activist & Director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Centre for American Progress.
You can read her work here https://medium.com/@rebecca.cokley
Someone I've learned a lot from is @lilririah
Riah is a Black autistic advocate who works tirelessly to raise the voices of neurodivergent Black people & People of Colour.
They are a community builder & important voice to follow. https://riahsweirdjourney.com/linktree/
Riah is a Black autistic advocate who works tirelessly to raise the voices of neurodivergent Black people & People of Colour.
They are a community builder & important voice to follow. https://riahsweirdjourney.com/linktree/
One person who has empowered me, encouraged me & supported my activism is @Tanni_GT
Tanni uplifts other disabled people, champions our campaigns & helps us connect to power to make change.
Always great to have a Baroness in your corner!
*Also does sport things
Tanni uplifts other disabled people, champions our campaigns & helps us connect to power to make change.
Always great to have a Baroness in your corner!
*Also does sport things
Another activist who speaks truth to power is @autistichoya
They are a writer, activist, leader & fierce campaigner for those experiencing marginalisation. If someone was going to give you a disability rights 101 it has to be Lydia. https://autistichoya.net/
They are a writer, activist, leader & fierce campaigner for those experiencing marginalisation. If someone was going to give you a disability rights 101 it has to be Lydia. https://autistichoya.net/
I have learned so much from @ellenfromnowon
Ellen is a campaigner, writer & disabled trans activist. Also she has a famous internet cat who is adorable.
Learn more about Ellen & her work here
https://ellenfromnowon.co.uk/
Ellen is a campaigner, writer & disabled trans activist. Also she has a famous internet cat who is adorable.
Learn more about Ellen & her work here
https://ellenfromnowon.co.uk/
Official new 'activist' @GinnyAndT is a legal genius, writer, gin & tonic aficionado & @TheStayingInn regular.
Follow Ginny who is gearing up her advocacy & I know will soon be a community leader! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53221435
Follow Ginny who is gearing up her advocacy & I know will soon be a community leader! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53221435
These are just a few people who have supported me, educated me & empowered me as a disabled person.
Below I will be threading many more folks you should follow to learn more about disability rights & the experiences of disabled people.
Please keep adding to it #AdaptTheFeed
Below I will be threading many more folks you should follow to learn more about disability rights & the experiences of disabled people.
Please keep adding to it #AdaptTheFeed
A key list of BIPOC disabled advocates
@Tinu
@4WheelWorkOut
@HumanlyAwkward
@BlackDisability
@YoungMadB
@Keah_Maria
@blackgirlroar
@abdigas
@twitchyspoonie
@ChronicTami
@x_bnetty3
@TSReid
@DeafHustle
@TripleCripples
@TweetKymOliver
@herroyalj
@Tinu
@4WheelWorkOut
@HumanlyAwkward
@BlackDisability
@YoungMadB
@Keah_Maria
@blackgirlroar
@abdigas
@twitchyspoonie
@ChronicTami
@x_bnetty3
@TSReid
@DeafHustle
@TripleCripples
@TweetKymOliver
@herroyalj
@1tsundere_child
@DisabilityStor1
@VilissaThompson
@annieelainey
@kerima_cevik
@NotOurCat
@BeingKaylaSmith
@Olas_Truth
@CObeySumner
@muslimah_han
@phineasfrogg
@spikescowboy
@DisabilityStor1
@VilissaThompson
@annieelainey
@kerima_cevik
@NotOurCat
@BeingKaylaSmith
@Olas_Truth
@CObeySumner
@muslimah_han
@phineasfrogg
@spikescowboy
Now for some fellow Blind & visually impaired tweeters, some guide dog owners!
@blindseyeview
@DavisonEm
@MollyBOfficial
@HabenGirma
@blindseyeview
@bhavini_makwana
@Kika_GuideDog
@DasherGuidedog
@lucyedwards
@Johnboy_Cook
@RetiredArnieGD
@PawsAtTheKerb
@saheaton
@blindseyeview
@DavisonEm
@MollyBOfficial
@HabenGirma
@blindseyeview
@bhavini_makwana
@Kika_GuideDog
@DasherGuidedog
@lucyedwards
@Johnboy_Cook
@RetiredArnieGD
@PawsAtTheKerb
@saheaton
More great visually impaired folk to follow include:
@mrjd1984
@BlindKattBlues
@BlindGuider
@NathanEdge94
@ellenffb
@JamesRath
@stevesaylor
@cosmo_holly
@emmajtracey
@LizzieCapener
@JDLskier
@AngieBeatDown
@JC12209
@LibbyClegg
@CatchTheseWords
@EllenWatson95
@mrjd1984
@BlindKattBlues
@BlindGuider
@NathanEdge94
@ellenffb
@JamesRath
@stevesaylor
@cosmo_holly
@emmajtracey
@LizzieCapener
@JDLskier
@AngieBeatDown
@JC12209
@LibbyClegg
@CatchTheseWords
@EllenWatson95
Some more awesome disabled tweeters
@gem_turner
@KateStanforth
@WheelsofSteer
@rollwthepunches
@ciarale01
@madmoohells
@AlansTweets
@MrsRieB
@skipehockey
@samrenke
@MikScarlet
@mildperil
@natalyadell
@Esther_Leighton
@ambitioust2428
@SUEG46
@flowergirl_lon
@gem_turner
@KateStanforth
@WheelsofSteer
@rollwthepunches
@ciarale01
@madmoohells
@AlansTweets
@MrsRieB
@skipehockey
@samrenke
@MikScarlet
@mildperil
@natalyadell
@Esther_Leighton
@ambitioust2428
@SUEG46
@flowergirl_lon
@StaceyofGotham
@pennyb
@KatiePennick
@Cal__Montgomery
@adrparsons
@CanGal_39
@SHannamSwain
@DrESheppard
@ellispalmer94
@DrJonHastie
@DisabledTimes
@theirishego
@CorryShawComedy
@mattbc
@chronicfab
@DrSamiSchalk
@TinaWalksLondon
@MortuaryReport
@NeuroRebel
@pennyb
@KatiePennick
@Cal__Montgomery
@adrparsons
@CanGal_39
@SHannamSwain
@DrESheppard
@ellispalmer94
@DrJonHastie
@DisabledTimes
@theirishego
@CorryShawComedy
@mattbc
@chronicfab
@DrSamiSchalk
@TinaWalksLondon
@MortuaryReport
@NeuroRebel
I hope people will keep adding to this list & that you will follow these brilliant #disabled advocates.
If you've found it useful, please consider donating to @TheStayingInn
The Staying Inn is an online accessible space for #disabled people. Please RT https://uk.gofundme.com/f/staying-inn-fund
If you've found it useful, please consider donating to @TheStayingInn
The Staying Inn is an online accessible space for #disabled people. Please RT https://uk.gofundme.com/f/staying-inn-fund
