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teachsecondary.bsky.social
It’s high time people with disabilities were embedded into history curriculums. Take up the challenge with these ideas for #DisabilityHistoryMonth next month… www.teachwire.net/news/history...
Disability History Month – Embed disabled people into your curriculum
Embed people with disabilities into your history curriculum with these Disability History Month classroom ideas and resources...
www.teachwire.net
October 21, 2026 at 6:30 AM
bonfiregaming.bsky.social
Good Morning Bonfire Gamers

This month we are celebrating National disability History Month. Originally created back in 2008 this month helps increase awareness, acceptance, and respect for people with disabilities. #DisabilityHistory #DisabilityHistoryMonth
October 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
aha-hamilton.bsky.social
2 WEEKS until HAFF Time Show 2026!! 🍿

Remember to save your seat (because tickets are FREE) on thewestdale.ca or link in bio 🎟

You wouldn't want to miss this year's lineup! 🏀🐉🎡🏈

Psst...wanna know the best part? NO PRE-SHOW ADS!! 🎬

#HamOnt #AccessibleCinema #accessibility #DisabilityHistoryMonth
Dark red background, at the top writes "2 Weeks until the HAFF Time Show" and below that are 4 frames in a straight line with the posters for the 4 films at the HAFF Time Show, from left to right: Champions, How to Train your Dragon, Eleanor the Great, and Rudy. Below in smaller font: TICKETS FREE, The Westdale (location), and September 26, 2026.
September 12, 2026 at 5:13 AM
aha-hamilton.bsky.social
All good things come in threes...and as we celebrate the THIRD annual Disability History Month, we couldn't agree more ☀️!

This month, we'll be hosting the third HAFF Time Show at The Westdale theatre 🍿 and sharing more stories...stay tuned!

#HamOnt #accessibility #DisabilityHistoryMonth
At the top, AHA! logo. Underneath writes: "Disability History Month". In the middle left side "DHM", right side "September 2026". In the middle of the page is text: "How has the past shaped our present? How can WE shape the future of accessibility?". Bottom is a cartoon hedgehog (Hettie) wearing movie theatre glasses eating popcorn. Up next: The HAFF Time Show! At the top of the page is the AHA! logo. Written on the page "Disability History Month (DHM) was first celebrated in Hamilton, ON in September 2024. Every September, AHA! aspires to celebrate and amplify the voices of our community members.Through the environment of the past, and the lives of people with disabilities, we can collectively learn about what is possible for the future of accessibility.This September, we’ll be sharing more stories, and as always, hosting an amazing film festival! DHM is an opportunity to reflect on the past so that we may build a more accessible future. We look forward to celebrating DHM with the community again this year!".
September 2, 2026 at 2:24 AM
imperialmed.bsky.social
#DisabilityHistoryMonth reminds us that accessible workplaces aren't optional – they're essential ‼️

@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social colleagues Ada, Catherine & Abigail reflect on navigating #academia with dyslexia, depression, and Type 1 diabetes.

Read more 👇 imperial.ac.uk/Stories/ukdh... #UKDHM
Disability History Month 2024
Stories from Imperial College London of flourishing at work with a disability
imperial.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
To mark the end of Disability History Month, National Open Youth Orchestra musician Bethan (flute and harp) wanted to share a bit about the history of the month, and highlight a pioneering disabled musician with a NOYO connection!

#InclusiveMusic #Wittgenstein #DisabilityHistoryMonth #Accessibility
A photo of a young musician playing flute at a NOYO rehearsal. Text reads "Bethan's guide to Disability History Month 20 November 20 December 2025". An infographic about the history of Disability History month. A musician focus on pioneering disabled musician Paul Wittgenstein.
December 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
11-25 year old-musician? Come to a Bristol NOYO Ensemble Open Rehearsal to find out if it could be for you!

When?
- Saturday 7 February, 1.20–4.30 pm
- Saturday 14 March, 1–4 pm

Where?
Beacon Music Centre, BS10 5SJ

Sign up at noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals

#InclusiveMusic #DisabilityHistoryMonth
November 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social
Honor #DisabilityHistoryMonth with Kristen Lopez @kristenklopez.bsky.social who dives into how disability is represented and misrepresented in movies.

#BookSky #FilmSky #Media @bloomsburymedia.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
unite-cc-wa-b1055.bsky.social
As #DisabilityHistoryMonth ends, Unite honours disabled members across BAEM, LGBT+, women, carers, young & retired. We pledge to fight for equality every day. #UniteSolidarity #Inclusion #DisabilityJustice
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
unite-cc-wa-b1055.bsky.social
Disability History Month began last week. Unite honours disabled people born with, acquired through work, or living with hidden disabilities. Equality is union justice. #DisabilityHistoryMonth #UniteSolidarity #Inclusion
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
inclusionlondon.bsky.social
We can't wait for Parapride's #DisabilityHistoryMonth event!
Join them on Saturday 15th November, 3pm - 6pm for an unforgettable celebration at the newly renovated London LGBTQ Community Centre.

Free tickets 👇 buff.ly/Wpjr5es
ParaPride. Free event. Disability history month social. London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Saturday 15th Nov. A photo of a room in the community centre.
November 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
rachelcdailey.bsky.social
My publisher has a great offer for #DisabilityHistoryMonth. You can get 25% off my book Ramping Up Rights AND a free ebook!

RUR tells for the first time over 100 years of disability rights activism in the UK to empower others to keep fighting now ⬇️⬇️ www.hurstpublishers.com/book/ramping...
Ramping Up Rights | Hurst Publishers
A 100-year history of enraging injustices and inspiring campaigns: the fight for British disability rights isn’t over.
www.hurstpublishers.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
wlvunilibrary.bsky.social
Today at Harrison Library we were pleased to welcome Kartik Joshi (Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion Advisor) who has been along to have a look at our Disability History Month display. #ukdhm #disabilityhistorymonth #unilibrary
The picture shows Kartik posing in front of the Harrison Library UK Disability History Month display. The main display table with green tablecloth is over to the left, and a bookcase of selected relevant titles is behind Kartik to the right
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
thethrivingspoonie.com
Disabled activists have always been at the heart of progress—even when history tried to erase them.

This post highlights powerful voices for #DisabilityHistoryMonth and why their work still matters today.

www.bloomingmindfulness.co.uk/disability-h...
Disability History Month Reflections: Amplifying Powerful Voices -
Honoring the legacies of trailblazing disabled LGBTQ+ activists for Disability History Month — visibility, community, and radical joy.
www.bloomingmindfulness.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
emilyncock.bsky.social
As we head into the weekend, here is plenty of #DisabilityHistoryMonth material to tide you over: a playlist I made of public talks on Disability Studies and Disability History.
Disability Studies - YouTube
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November 22, 2024 at 6:07 PM
emilyncock.bsky.social
Do you follow @historywo.bsky.social? They are marking #DisabilityHistoryMonth by publishing a series of blog posts on how historians study disability and disabled people in different contexts.
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historyworkshop.org.uk History Workshop @historyworkshop.org.uk · Nov 15
Yesterday was the start of UK Disability History Month - but how can we think about disabled voices in the past in a way that recognises their agency?

Our new series does just that! @beckierutherford.bsky.social introduces the idea that we can historicise disability as more than a medical identity.
Reimagining Disability
How can we reimagine disability as more than just a medical identity? This series explores disabled people’s history in relation to social, political, cultural, and economic agency.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 2:01 PM
emilyncock.bsky.social
UK #DisabilityHistoryMonth starts today! I'll be trying to share interesting material & historians throughout. But, as good an introduction as any: last year I spoke on 'Disability & Mobility Aids in Britain 1600–1800' & the video & transcript are here. dremilycock.wordpress.com/2024/03/18/d...
Disability and Mobility Aids in Britain 1600–1800
In November 2023 I spoke online as part of Cardiff University’s acknowledgement of UK Disability History Month. The recording is now available here: Disability and Mobility Aids in Britain 16…
dremilycock.wordpress.com
November 14, 2024 at 6:04 PM
emilyncock.bsky.social
I gave a talk for #DisabilityHistoryMonth on 'Disability and Mobility Aids in Britain 1600–1800', thinking about what but most importantly how people used different things to suit different needs. The recording and my transcript are now on my blog:
dremilycock.wordpress.com/2024/03/18/d...
March 18, 2024 at 1:20 PM
emilyncock.bsky.social
Tonight/heno 5:30! For #DisabilityHistoryMonth I'll be giving a little online public talk on people using mobility aids in Britain 1600-1800. Sir Thomas Fairfax used this chair, Francis Calverley a horse, Gertrude Savile & George II coaches #UKDHM cardiff.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
An old wheelchair made of wood and leather, with a sign saying 'Please Do Not Touch'
December 12, 2023 at 9:55 AM
helenwalkerncl.bsky.social
Neuromuscular diseases can cause disabilities and affect patients in may different ways.

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn more about the campaign here: www.un.org/en/observanc...

🧬♿🌐 #IDPD #DisabilityHistoryMonth #NMD #Disability #Awareness
International Day of Persons with Disabilities | United Nations
The International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.
www.un.org
December 3, 2024 at 12:57 PM
derbyshiredro.bsky.social
This is a photograph of John Williamson in around 1930, standing outside Greaves' shop. We think the image was taken in Dronfield. John lost both his legs when he fell under a train.

#DisabilityHistoryMonth #1930s
A black and white photograph of a man with no legs below the knees, stood in the doorway of C Greaves shop looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a white shirt, waist coat and dark trousers. To the left of the photograph are two small children wearing white pinafores.
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
derbyshiredro.bsky.social
In #DisabilityHistoryMonth we visit Ilkeston in 1957 when the Invalid Tricycle Association held a rally on Rutland Recreation Ground, with these winners being handed their trophies.

#PhotoFriday #1950s
A lady in a smart dark suit and small hat stands between two men, sat in mobility vehicles. They lean out of their windows and turn to smile at the camera behind them. The lady is handing them each a trophy – one a silver cup and the other a shield.
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
derbyshiredro.bsky.social
Blind Dan was a yeast seller who used to go from house to house with a basket selling yeast in the early 20th century. On this photograph he is standing outside a property in the Creswell Model Village.
#DisabilityHistoryMonth #20thCentury
A black and white photograph showing a blind man called Dan wearing a cloth cap, jacket, waist coast, shirt and trousers tucked into high leather boots. He is carrying a covered wicker basket, and by a brick wall, with a large window behind him and a door just to the right of him.
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
derbyshiredro.bsky.social
To mark the beginning of #DisabilityHistoryMonth this video clip of Diana, Princess of Wales, visiting Whitemoor Day Centre 28 April 1992. This Centre in Belper was founded as Whitemoor Adult Training Centre in 1985. It served adults with learning disabilities, helping them develop skills.
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM
derbyshiredro.bsky.social
This letter is part of the Medical Appeal Tribunal case file for Walter Henry Buxton in 1961, a miner who was recognised as a Blind person. It details previous injuries to his eye during his working life.

#DisabilityHistoryMonth #history #mining
Typed letter dated 2nd November 1962.
December 19, 2024 at 9:37 AM