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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 9d

One year ago the London Assembly unanimously backed my motion with @inclusionlondon.bsky.social for a disability champion to lead a disability action plan. Sadly, we still don't have a champion, BUT pleased to see Disabled People's Organisations at City Hall today, getting the plan underway!

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 12d

Join Amnesty Disabled People's Human Rights Network for a day exploring, discussing and planning to protect and advance our rights in the face of an ever more hostile world.

Saturday 4th October 11am-4.30pm

173-177 Euston Road London NW1 2BJ

Info 👇
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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 14d

We all deserve to feel safe in our communities. But Disabled victims of hate crime are being let down by a justice system that dismisses us when we ask for help.

Sign our petition and demand change today. #JusticeForDisabledVictims buff.ly/uZfLjqH

Justice for Disabled victims of hate crime. A black and white photo of a white woman with dark hair using a wheelchair. She has a cloud of black scribbles around her head, indicating distress.

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 19d

The Greater London Authority is inviting Deaf and Disabled Londoners to share your thoughts and ideas on making our city more inclusive.

When: Mon 29th September, 11am-5pm
Where: City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way London E16 1ZE

Find out more and register 👇 buff.ly/mBdnMWt

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 20d

Meet our helpful chat bots! 🤖 AccessAva and DREy can help you access information on social care, your rights and how to get your charges reduced.

Find out more: buff.ly/2XHIBid

Meet our helpful chat bots. AccessAva: A purple robot with a speech bubble saying "I can help you find information about social care. DREy: A blue robot with a speech bubble saying "I can help you reduce your social care charges."

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 20d

We stand in solidarity with Muslims, Black people, People of Colour and Jewish people, as well as the Trans, LGB and Queer communities who are directly threatened and feel unsafe because of the surge of racist and fascist hate speech and activity.

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 20d

We are appalled by ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march on 13th September – one of the biggest demonstrations of the far right in the history of the UK. We are outraged by this display of virulent racism and prejudice on our streets.

Read our full statement 👇 buff.ly/a4CnUlI

Statement of solidarity from Inclusion London

Inclusion London's statement of solidarity with communities affected by recent 'Unite the Kingdom' far-right anti-migrant marches.

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 21d

The housing system in England is failing Deaf and Disabled people.

We worked with @disrightsuk.bsky.social to respond to a government consultation on the Disabled Facilities Grant Formula, to let them know how they can create a fairer system. Read our response 👇

Disabled Facilities Grant Consultation: Our Response with Inclusion

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 21d

1 in 4 Disabled Londoners with housing access requirements live in completely inaccessible homes, according to
@inclusionlondon.bsky.social's research.

This must change. The Disabled Facilities Grant needs reform! Read our consultation response 👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disable...

Disabled Facilities Grant Consultation: Our Response with Inclusion

www.disabilityrightsuk.org

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks to Assembly Member Neil Garratt for raising the issue of the Greater London Authority not having accurate data on accessible housing. Having this information is key to addressing the accessible homes crisis. We’re part of this city and the data should reflect that. #AccessibleHousing

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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 24d

Powerful response to Thursday's story on disability hate crime and racism from @clentonf.bsky.social
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He says: 'Racist and disablist abuse against Inclusion London’s hate crime campaign is a wake up call.'
@inclusionlondon.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/racist-respo...

Racist responses to disability hate crime campaign signal ‘deeply worrying’ trend

Campaigners calling for government action on disability hate crime were horrified when their posts on social media led to a string of racist and disablist responses, some of them from disabled peop…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Salamander News @salamandernews.org · 28d

The government says its wants to "tear down the barriers to work" that disabled people face.

They could start with access to transport.

@inclusionlondon.bsky.social

www.salamandernews.org/inclusion-lo...

Inclusion London calls for funding for lifts at Peckham Rye station

Plans to upgrade the station to make it accessible to disabled passengers were shelved under the government's June spending review. Peckham Rye is the busiest station in the UK without step-free acce...

www.salamandernews.org

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 28d

Stopping benefit cuts is suicide prevention. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 28d

Most councils simply don't have know how many accessible homes they have, how many are needed and whether it is affordable. This needs to change.

To begin tackling the accessible housing crisis, housing providers must collect data to understand the scale of the problem. #AccessibleHomesWeek

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 29d

Many Disabled people are stuck in hospital, not because they're too unwell to go home, but because their home is not safe.

Building more accessible homes means better lives and better use of the NHS. #AccessibleHomesWeek #HousingCrisis

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · Sep 9

Imagine living in a home where you cannot take a shower or cook a meal without relying on someone else to help you. Or living in a home where you cannot get in or out safely.

Disabled people don’t have to imagine this. Many of us live this life every day. #AccessibleHomesWeek

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Making the busiest interchange in the country step-free would free disabled Londoners who use this station from the stress and misery of an inaccessible commute. We urge DfT to reconsider its decision."
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Charity urges government to reconsider plans to upgrade Peckham Rye train. It is the busiest interchange in the country without step-free access. Artist's impression of proposed Peckham Rye station

Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · Sep 8

When asked if she’s happy with how the Greater London Authority engages with Disabled people on accessible housing, our Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Manager Laura Vicinanza didn’t hold back.

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aldtu.bsky.social @aldtu.bsky.social · Sep 5

Chancellor’s disability minister skips all three meetings of group set up by Labour to champion disabled people
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“It just shows the contempt the Treasury has for disabled people."
@disabilityld.bsky.social @marisharay.bsky.social @inclusionlondon.bsky.social @hinabokharild.bsky.social

Chancellor’s disability minister skips all three meetings of group set up by Labour to champion disabled people

The minister who leads on disability for the Treasury has shown “contempt” for disabled people by skipping all three meetings of a ministerial group set up to “champion disability inclusion” across…

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Richard Amm ♿ (Disability & Research) @richamm.bsky.social · Sep 4

Looking for train access campaigners!
I am in the process of updating our zine on level boarding and need more experts and information to make it the best it can be. Current version is here : files.libcom.org/files/2025-0...

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · Sep 8

Housing in London is in crisis, and Disabled people face some of the biggest barriers.

Watch our very own Laura Vicinanza speaking at City Hall on why accessible housing must be a priority. #HousingCrisis #AccessibleHomesWeek

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · Sep 6

We need meaningful change in the law to ensure that Disabled victims of hate crime are able to get justice. #JusticeForDisabledVictims

Will you help them by signing our petition? buff.ly/nbYvojx

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · Sep 6

From housing to transport, Disabled Londoners are being excluded from participating in our city. That's why we need a Disability Equality Champion to speak out for us at City Hall.

Help us make this happen by signing our petition 👇 buff.ly/Xl5BrDg

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · Sep 2

Do you use the Access to Work scheme? Have you been reassessed in the last two years?

Complete the Disability Poverty Campaign Group's survey to help gather evidence for our campaign to protect vital support for Disabled people at work. Closing 28 Sep. buff.ly/RsjfBp8

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join our next Housing Network meeting, focusing on Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) fire safety regulations.

We’ll look at what the regulations say, when they come in, and why we believe they won't keep people safe.

Register: buff.ly/Hc3IcEZ