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greenmtgirl.bsky.social
Fabulous news - solidarity!

#AutisticWorkers #DisabledWorkers #Unions
autisticstaffguild.bsky.social Guild of Autistic Self-Advocate Staff (GASS) @autisticstaffguild.bsky.social · Jan 8
We want to recenter ASAN’s mission to “empower autistic people across the world to take control of our own lives and the future of our common community.” We want to truly and meaningfully center and uplift autistic people who are marginalized even within the autistic community.
January 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
baddawg.bsky.social
#UPTE AND #AFSCME STRIKING at UCSD medical Center Hillcrest, San Diego, CA on May1 2025.

I'm in UPTE, have been without a contract since 2017. #UCSD IS UNFAIR TO WORKERS #UCSD DISCRIMINATES AGAINST #DisabledWorkers
May 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
pablolarah.bsky.social
🦼 Disabled workers are getting screened out of digital hiring
by Rachel Curry
@writingsofrachel.bsky.social
at @cnbc.com

#Accessibility #Disability #DisabilityAct #ImpactOfDigitizedHiringAssessmentsOnDisabledWorkers #DisabledWorkers

www.cnbc.com/2025/01/30/d...
Dark green text "Disabled workers are getting screened out of digital hiring" on pink background with red flowers
February 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
brainloving.bsky.social
Me talking to my brain 🧠: Okay stranger, let’s go to work.

#disability #disabledworkers

kellytuttle.substack.com/p/will-my-co...
July 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
ageingbetter.bsky.social
Less than half of Disabled people aged 50-66 feel their workplace is inclusive.

We can do better. Inclusive policies must be clearly communicated, upheld, and embedded in workplace culture.

Read more in our Supporting Disabled Older Workers report: buff.ly/9Ux1kRX

#OlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers
“They’re really hot on fairness, on wellbeing, mental and physical, providing tools that any of us need. I can’t fault them on that side of things at all.” Female, fifties, administrator in the NHS
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
b2o6n4.bsky.social
Urge the Department of Labor to Ensure Fair Pay for Disabled Workers

act.nwlc.org/a/dolcomment...

#Politics #USPolitics #Labor #Workers #DepartmentofLabor #FairPay #DisabledWorkers #Disabilities #EmailtheDepartmentofLabor #SubmitAComment #TakeAction 👇
Urge the Department of Labor to Ensure Fair Pay for Disabled Workers
Workers with disabilities should be treated with dignity and respect.
act.nwlc.org
January 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
ageingbetter.bsky.social
Let’s ensure everyone feels supported at work.

Learn more: buff.ly/SA35UPA

#OlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #Ageing #Age #OlderAge
Supporting Disabled Older Workers
Ageing Better has worked with the Policy Institute and Experts by Experience to explore the working lives of Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in their 50s and 60s.
buff.ly
September 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
Disabled workers win TUC support for fight against #Labour’s cuts to benefits
#TUC #DisabledWorkers #DisabilityBenefits #TUC25
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-wor...
Disabled workers win TUC support for fight against Labour’s cuts to benefits
Disabled union activists have appealed successfully to the TUC to support their fight against the government’s continuing attacks on disability benefits. Two motions opposing Labour’s cuts and call…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
paulaknight.bsky.social
From Dr Shani Dhanda on x:
"I'm thrilled to share Fair Dues, which launches today. It's a collaborative resource where disabled freelancers or self-employed workers can anonymously share pay rates to combat the flood of unpaid work requests we receive."

bit.ly/fair-dues

#FairDues #DisabledWorkers
November 15, 2023 at 5:36 PM
ageingbetter.bsky.social
A huge thank you to our research partner, @policyatkings.bsky.social for helping to bring this research to life.

Hear from Steering Group members on why they got involved: buff.ly/ybvWN6U

#DisabledOlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #OlderWorkers #Ageing #OlderAge
buff.ly
September 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
asianewstoday.bsky.social
Budget 2027: Higher Allowances Proposed For Disabled Workers, PPDK Staff – Nancy Shukri #Budget2027 #DisabledWorkers #SupportPWD #CommunityRehabilitation #HigherAllowances
Budget 2027: Higher Allowances Proposed For Disabled Workers, PPDK Staff – Nancy Shukri
SHAH ALAM, Sept 22 (Bernama) — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has proposed higher allowances for disabled workers and staff at Community Rehabilitation Centres (PDK) under Budget 2027, the minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said. She said the ministry was committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities (PwD) and those involved in caregiving received appropriate support, particularly to improve their quality of life. “Regarding the allowances for PDK trainers, we have proposed increasing them, but approval has not yet been given. We have to wait for the Budget announcement to know whether it will be approved. “Most […]
dlvr.it
September 22, 2026 at 2:49 PM
sarahbia.bsky.social
#AccessToNowhere is a campaign led by disabled people demanding urgent reform of Access to Work.

Please sign our open letter and write to your MP:

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

#disabledworkers #disability
Graphic for Access To Nowhere calling for urgent reform of Access to Work.
July 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
ageingbetter.bsky.social
A huge thanks to our research partners, @policyatkings.bsky.social.

Find out more about why this matters: buff.ly/PtMcZer

#DisabledOlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #OlderWorkers #Ageing #OlderAge
The UK is “headed in the wrong direction” for older workers with ill-health
The likelihood of being out of work due to ill-health is on the rise in the UK while falling elsewhere in Europe.
buff.ly
September 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
midwalesmike.bsky.social
MPs launch #AccessToWork inquiry as 62,000 disabled people face delays. Submit evidence before Feb 26. Campaigners offer survey option too.
#AccessToNowhere #PACInquiry #DisabledWorkers
thewhipline.substack.com/p/mps-want-y...
MPs want your evidence for the 'Access to Work' inquiry
MPs have launched a full Parliamentary inquiry into the controversial ‘Access to Work’ (AtW) scheme for disabled people, after it left more than 62,000 people stuck in backlogs.
thewhipline.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 6:13 PM
brainloving.bsky.social
Hey everyone! Take a look at this article where I was excited to be featured in Best Self Online Magazine!
#disability #tbi #concussion #braininjury #brainfog #disabledworkers #invisibledisability

bestselfmedia.com/life-after-t...
Rebuilding Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury: A Q&A with Kelly Tuttle
After surviving a traumatic brain injury, Kelly Tuttle faced the harsh reality of rebuilding her life.
bestselfmedia.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:58 AM
ageingbetter.bsky.social
Disabled older workers report lower job satisfaction across pay, progression, training, and support.

It’s time to invest in inclusive leadership and workplace cultures that value experience and diversity.

Explore the findings: buff.ly/9Ux1kRX

#OlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #Ageing #Ageism
“I was passionate about my work, but I felt I needed to put my health and wellbeing first. There's only that many battles you can fight, and I decided to resign and retire.” Rohina, Expert by Experience
September 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
brainloving.bsky.social
Sometimes your injured 🤕 brain 🧠 can say some mean 😢 things.
#disability #disabledworkers

kellytuttle.substack.com/p/invisible-...
Invisible Truths About Brain Injuries Unveiled...
Suicide, The Untold Toll of Brain Injury
kellytuttle.substack.com
July 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
brainloving.bsky.social
I don’t want others to go through what I did trying to return to work after a brain 🧠 injury.
#disability #disabledworkers

youtube.com/shorts/Pk2cf...
https://kellytuttle.org/ Road to Recovery ❤️‍🩹 #tbi #braininjury
YouTube video by Kelly Tuttle
youtube.com
July 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
brainloving.bsky.social
Follow this link 🔗 for the full interview: youtu.be/U_RD7atCw70?...
#disability #disabledworkers
July 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
brainloving.bsky.social
Being present at work while silently struggling for emotional calm and inner peace is a challenge brain 🧠 injury survivors may face.
#disability
#disabledworkers #braininjury #shehulkrocks #innerhulk

kellytuttle.substack.com/p/after-a-br...
July 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
#DisabledRights
#DisabledWorkers
#EmployeeRights
autisticadvocacy.org Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · Jan 4
Sheltered workshops, which pay disabled people less than minimum wage, are still legal and operating in many states across the US. It is not fair to pay someone less than minimum wage because they’re disabled. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4fqw8Xq
January 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
fluffthequeen.bsky.social
#disabledworkers get priority for corporate positions at state agencies. Some organizations offer commute benefits and discounts on transit!

#veteranjobs are plenty come Spring or Fall. Don’t be afraid to jump industries or try non-traditional roles. Remote work is still available too.
February 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
businessdisability.bsky.social
The Work and Pensions Committee has published a report calling for a two-week deadline for employers to respond to reasonable adjustment requests from #DisabledWorkers.

Our CEO Diane Lightfoot responds: https://ow.ly/tVLT50Z2IMW

#ReasonableAdjustments #WorkplaceAdjustments #DisabilityInclusion
Close-up on a professional's medical information bracelet as she writes in a notebook in an office. Business Disability Forum's 'Changing the image of disability' logo is in the lower right corner of the image.
May 21, 2026 at 2:19 PM
businessdisability.bsky.social
Joining our CEO Diane Lightfoot on the stage of our #AnnualConference2025 is Charlie Mayfield, Lead Reviewer of the #KeepBritainWorking Independent Review. They will discuss how to support disabled people into work.

#BDFBusinessAsUsual #DisabledWorkers
Business Disability Forum Annual Conference card for the session ‘Business as usual – keeping Britain working with Sir Charlie Mayfield’. At the top, against blue, the name and photo of the Chair. Below, against white: ‘Annual Conference – Disability inclusion: Business as usual? Thursday 19 June 2025. Online and in-person at EBRD, London. 'Sponsored by Microlink’(logo), ‘Co-hosted by EBRD’ (logo). On the bottom right, graphic of a shop front with a sign hanging above the door that reads ‘open’.
June 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM