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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · 16d

Stop fear mongering Donald Trump and RFK Jnr

#Autism #TrumpAutism #Tylenol #Paracetamol #RFKjr #Trump #Lies

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Aug 7

Mother's Pride

A collage with the text “English Born, English Bread” showing a British flag, a vintage biplane, a medieval knight, a map of Britain, and a dinosaur, all set against a blue sky.

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 24

This has to stop #VAWG

Womens Aid

Women's Aid statement on the murders of Vanessa Whyte and her children, Sara and James

Women's Aid NI wishes to express our deepest sympathies and heartfelt sorrow to the loved ones of Vanessa Whyte and her two children, Sara and James, following the news of their murders in Maguiresbridge.

To the wider Fermanagh community, please know we are thinking of you all at this time of unimaginable grief. While we cannot begin to comprehend your pain, please know that we stand with you.

Vanessa is the 28th adult woman to be murdered in Northern Ireland since 2020, the vast majority of whom were killed in their own homes.

Her daughter, Sara, was just 13 years old. Her son, James, was only 14.

If you have any information that may assist the police with their investigation, please contact the PSNI by dialing 101.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or
submit information via their website: crimestoppers-uk.org

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 24

@earthtoalicepoet.bsky.social Welcome to Bluesky Alice

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 10

This is an extremely dangerous policy that the Department of Health is seeking to implement.

The UK and Stormont needs to reset how they treat their disabled and carers citizens.

We must oppose this policy.

#DPACNI #ResetPlan #MikeNesbittp

dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jul 10

The Department of Health's Reset Plan suggests home care charges.

DPAC NI urges Mike Nesbitt to scrap this harmful idea. It punishes disabled people & undermines rights.

We demand dignity, not debt.

📢 bit.ly/3IANeH4

#DPACNI #ResetPlan #MikeNesbitt

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 9

It’s Day 8 of Disability Pride Month — and today we’re talking about inaccessible transport in Northern Ireland

#InaccessibleTransport #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disabled #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #TransportEquality #Disabled #DisabledLife #Disability

Day 8 Disability Pride Month we’re talking about inaccessible transport #Disability #Disabled

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Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · Jul 8

#BinUCBill

A big up to Unite Community activists who’ve organised protests across the UK tomorrow 9th July against UC Bill

List of protests are here if there is one near you join in

dpac.uk.net/2025/07/unit...

dpac.uk.net

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 8

Breaking news from the United Nations

Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · Jul 8

#BinUCBill

A big up to Unite Community activists who’ve organised protests across the UK tomorrow 9th July against UC Bill

List of protests are here if there is one near you join in

dpac.uk.net/2025/07/unit...

dpac.uk.net

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 8

It’s Day 8 of Disability Pride Month — and today we’re talking about inaccessible transport in Northern Ireland

#InaccessibleTransport #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disabled #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #TransportEquality

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 5

It’s Day 5 of Disability Pride Month — and today we’re talking about something that’s often invisible, but absolutely vital: advocacy.

#DisabilityPrideMonth #Day5 #RightToAdvocacy #DisabilityRights #Disabled #DisabledLife #Disability

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 5

Join NIPSA and DPAC Northern Ireland in Belfast this Wednesday to stop the UC cuts bill.

#WelfareNotWarfare #BinUCBill

dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jul 5

If you live in Northern Ireland join NIPSA and us on Wednesday, 9th July from 12.30pm.

🎶 Say it loud, make it clear, UC cuts aren't welcome here .🎶

Erskine House
20-32 Chichester St.
Belfast
BT1 4GF

#WelfareNotWarfare #BinUCBill

Poster is Black and yellow with a picture of campaigners and the DPAC and NIPSA logos
Stop the UC cuts bill
Wednesday 9th July 12.30pm Erkine House, 20-32 Chichester Street, Belfast, BT1 4GF
#WELFARENOTWARFARE

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 4

It’s Day 4 of #DisabilityPrideMonth. Blind, deaf & learning-disabled people are still excluded from jury duty in the UK & Ireland — not for lack of ability, but because the system wasn’t built for us. That’s not fair. It’s discrimination.

#JuryExclusion #Disabled #DisabledLife #Disability

It’s Day 4 of #DisabilityPrideMonth. Disabled people are excluded from jury duty. #Disabled

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Not a cat @uraniumkitty.bsky.social · Jul 3

This is so messed up! People with disabilities deserve to live independently

Adding a link with more information if you'd like to learn more

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 3

Disability Pride Month – Day 3: No Right to Independent Living

#DisabilityPrideMonth #Day3 #RightToIndependentLiving #ILFNI #ReopenILF

Disability Pride Month: Day 3: No Right to Independent Living #DisabilityPrideMonth #Day3 #Disabled

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 2

People used to call me ugly, until they learned how much money I have.

Now they can me ugly and poor.

Goodnight

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jul 1

Day 1 of #DisabilityPrideMonth and we’re met with spin, not solidarity.

This bill is still an attack.
Still designed to hurt.
And we’re not here for crumbs or cruelty.

❌ KILL THE BILL
#WelfareNotWarfare #TwoTierKeir #DPACNI #DisabilityJustice

Day 1 of Disability Pride Month

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jun 27

Don't fall for the spin. This isn’t a concession — it’s a two-tier system that punishes future disabled people & those not yet on PIP or UC.

Vote NO on Tuesday. Kill the bill.

#TwoTierKeir @ClaireHanna @columeastwood @SorchaEastwood @RobinSwann_MP @JimAllister @duponline

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 26

When the Labour Government turn their back on disabled people. We will move heaven and earth to stop you.

#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits #AssistUsToLive #NotDeadYet #AssistedDying #AssistedDyingBill #Disabled #DisabledLife #Disability

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jun 25

I’ll be speaking at Life Worth Living – A Celebration on 3rd July at Stormont.

Let’s mark 10 years of the Independent Living Fund & push back against narratives that say our lives aren’t worth protecting.

📅 Thurs 3rd July | 🕖 7–9pm | 🏛️ Great Hall, Stormont
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/44hSuGZ

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jun 18

DPAC Northern Ireland's response to DWP Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill announced today.

#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP

dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 18

“The gov’t refuses to listen.”

DPAC NI condemns PIP & UC cuts as unjust, discriminatory & dangerous—especially in Northern Ireland.

We demand Stormont push back.

📢 Read & resist: bit.ly/3SZRnqi

#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DPACNI #DisabilityRights

Disabled people from Omagh, join a group of protesters with banners and flags gather outside the UK Parliament, campaigning for disability rights and benefits reform. Text on the right reads "DWP Green Paper on Benefits Reform. Watch Now.

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jun 17

#KillTheBill #NotDeadYet

I will be over with @dpacni.bsky.social to stand with Not Dead Yet UK, Disability Rights UK, @inclusionlondon.bsky.social m, @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social and disabled people across the UK to remind MPs I'm Not Dead Yet and to Kill The Bill

dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 17

#KillTheBill #NotDeadYet

Join DPAC Northern Ireland and others

📢Friday 20th June 2025
📷8.30am
📷Protest against the Assisted Dying Bill
📷Protest called by The Not Dead Yet UK, Disability Rights UK, @inclusionlondon.bsky.social @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social

Please RT & Spread the Word

Image is on a purple, white red and white background
At the top of the graphic on the purple background is a red and purple and white megaphone with black lines coming out in white text it says Friday 20th New location outside old palace yard and a white exclamation mark next to it

Underneath on a white background in black text says Protest Against The Assisted Dying Bill Tell MPs we are #NotDeadYet

Underneath on a red background is a black and white image of Houses of Parliament next to it in white text says We need as many people as possible to join us unutec against this bill demo starts at 8.30 am #KillTheBill
Underneath on white background in black text says stop the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill
The images of supporting organisations supporting the demo which is not dead yet disability rights Uk Inclusion london and DPAC

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jun 16

#ConsultASham

Solidarity ✊️

dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 16

#ConsultASham

DPAC Northern Ireland and allies are outside NICVA offices in Belfast as Department for Work and Pensions - DWP Green paper on proposed disability benefit cuts consult-a-sham is taking place.

Read more about today: bit.ly/3G1kHcQ

Image shows people gathered for the protest outside the offices of NICVA

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jun 15

If Pinocchio had said that his nose grows longer everytime he tells the truth, nobody would know that he was lying.

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 14

📢 Protest: Mon 16 June, 1PM

Disabled people in NI have been shut out of the DWP’s benefit cuts Green Paper.

No access. No voice. No justice.

Join us 👉 bit.ly/4n3giqv

#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits #TaxTheRich #DWP

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jun 14

Good luck to An Caisleán Glas U15's as they raise money today at their Spinathon at Greencastle Crossroads, ahead of the Regional Féile Final next weekend

They cycle from Greencastle to Crossmaglen!

#GAA #U15 #Under15 #Greencastle #Tyrone #Ulster #Crossmaglen #Armagh #Community #KeepFit #Gaelic

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