Infrastructure is critical. “Just squeeze through these barriers”, “just step over that kerb” might ‘just’ be impossible for a disabled person. That's why we campaign for infrastructure that meets all our needs, leaving none behind. #ActiveTravel #MobilityJustice #SocialModelOfDisability

A big thank you to the wonderful Michael Rosen for having me on BBC Radio 4 Word of Mouth to talk tics with Tourettes Action.

If you’ve got a spare 28 mins, give it a listen.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#Neurodiversity #Tourettes #ADHD #tics #Misunderstandings #SocialModelofDisability

I’m inviting people across the UK to take part in an online survey exploring experiences of tic-related pain, injury, and self-management strategies.

forms.office.com/pages/respon...

#tics #Tourettes #Pain #adaptiveclothing #socialmodelofdisability @touretteshero.bsky.social

Cuts, Crisis and the Cost of Survival. Adam Gabsi speaking at Houses of Parliament #access # #socialmodelofdisability #accessibility #disability #UK

youtu.be/nQcW_yvXM8A?...

New (revised from 2021) blog post. Part 3 of my series. Can be read either as a series or individually.

open.substack.com/pub/julieesr...

#autism #actuallyautistic #ableism #aspergers #systemicableism #medicalmodelofdisability #socialmodelofdisability #neurodiversity #accommodations

Graphic by nuse next door
Since im a "odd case" i dont get the accomodations i need trough the medical system. Right now im unable to afford the aids that would help me with basic things like walking and showering, and its so frustrating.
#disability #disabilitytax #socialmodelofdisability

Red in the Spectrum has a new, CPD-accredited one-hour seminar/webinar on the social model of disability.

Could your workplace or organisation benefit from this? Book this seminar!

redinthespectrum.co.uk/social-model...

#socialmodelofdisability #disabilitytraining

I wrote this about the #SocialModelOfDisability several years ago and, having just re-read it, it's not half bad

https://globalcomment.com/mike-oliver-social-model-disability/

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we join others in acknowledging the need for a more inclusive and accessible world. #SocialModelOfDisability #IDPD #IDPD2025 #InclusionMatters

#benefits #universalcredit #departmentofworkandpensions #work #workcapabilityassessments #labour #redtories #capitalism
#disability #disabilityrights #disabilityrightsarehumanrights #socialmodelofdisability #workingclasshistory #tradeunions #newworkersparty

The #RedScare is deep within the DNA of #Neurodivergence pathology

#ND #ASD #SPD #ADHD #AuDHD #Autism #Ableism #MoralPanic #Neurophobia #UniqueMinds #WarOnAutism #ActuallyAutistic
#YouAreNotAlone #EugenicsOfNeglect
#IntellectualLoneliness
#SocialModelOfDisability #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Indeed, it is impossible with 30k new domains registered each day - most of those are for fraud! There is a better way - one that works for the blind, visually impaired & users of assistive tech while also providing employment oppertunites for them too. We should chat. #SocialModelofDisability

I wrote this about the #SocialModelOfDisability several years ago and, having just re-read it, it's not half bad

https://globalcomment.com/mike-oliver-social-model-disability/

I wrote this about the #SocialModelOfDisability several years ago and, having just re-read it, it's not half bad

globalcomment.com/mike-oliver-...

ILMI eBulletin the 25th of May 2026 is out now!

On this link: mailchi.mp/0a1cfe529860...

#ILMI #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights #DisabledPeople #SocialModelOfDisability #CollectivePower #MovementBuilding #DPOs #UNCRPD #DisabledLed #RightsNotCharity

#CRIPTheVote #Neurodiversity #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #InclusiveDesign #UniversalDesign #DisabledWomen #SocialModelOfDisability #UNCRPD #HumanRights #Deaf #Blind #MobilityAccess #Inclusion #DPO #HealthcareAccess #AccessToWork #DisabilityActivism