There was no need for the study - glad to see it won't go ahead. Using an African nation for this is US imperialism at its finest. "The WHO said giving a proven life-saving intervention to some newborns but not others exposed them to "potentially irreversible harm"." www.bbc.com/news/article...

BREAKING: An ICE flight just refueled in Ireland again. A local activist pressed police to investigate for human trafficking; the plane took off 30 minutes ago. Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone. #speirghorm gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...

Good to see the issue of disability & incarceration being examined here, but concluding that greater access to forensic detention or 'therapeutic bail' (diversion to psychiatric hospitals) is the answer is ignoring Ireland's human rights obligations under the #CRPD www.rte.ie/news/investi...

Aucune référence à la Convention relative aux droits des personnes handicapées dans ce rapport, ni à la demande de son comité que la France abroge toutes les dispositions juridiques permettant le traitement involontaire dans les établissements ou les cadres communautaires au motif d'un handicap.

Voilà plus de 2 semaines que nous occupons une ancienne école, dans la parc Blandan à Lyon, pour mettre à l'abri 27 familles qui dormaient dans des écoles. L'objectif: créer un rapport de force avec la préfecture qui refuse de nous proposer des solutions.

La police française a raflé un de mes élèves l’an dernier pour l’enfermer dans un CRA avant de l’envoyer, avec sa sœur en bas âge & sa mère isolée, dans une dictature du Caucase dont il ne parle même pas la langue.

Look, I'm as angry and opposed to what Trump is doing as anyone. But can we stop with the 'lunatic', 'crazy', 'moron' insults and the photos of him in a straitjacket please? Us disabled people are more likely to be subject to violence and discrimination than to inflict them. Cheers 👍

We do not need to be 'cured' ...

Are EU funds really supporting #deinstitutionalisation? Join us on 14 Jan for the launch of “I’m here for life” — a report on the misuse of EU funding in Bulgaria and why independent living still isn’t delivered. 🕒 15:00 CET, Online 🔗Register: enil.eu/event/webina...

Le groupe Nestlé rappelle des "lots de laits infantiles par mesure de précaution dans plusieurs pays en Europe" tandis qu'il dissimule du sucre ajouté dans ses produits destinés aux bébés [...] dans les pays pauvres et à faible revenus, notamment en Afrique…🤬

Important info for families using SMA formula ⬇️ Just as a reminder, Stage 2/3 so-called 'growing-up milks' are a marketing gimmick and unnecessary for babies/toddlers who don't have any nutritional/health issues. Also, #boycottnestle forever

"We are called to heed the advice that, in living authentically, we must allow each of us to present our whole selves, sure that we are received in love."

Ce soir recommence la grand messe annuelle caritative du Téléthon. On en peut plus. On en veut plus.

Rappel annuel que oui, je suis myopathe et contre le #Telethon. Quelques points ⬇️ #EndTheTelethon

Mon Bingo Bullshit du Téléthon a 11 ans. Hélas il marche toujours aussi bien. #StopTéléthon

Les Dévalideuses dénoncent le Téléthon et son validisme, critiquant le misérabilisme et la charité. Elles réclament des droits, un financement public équitable de la recherche et proposent en 2025 ressources, Crip café, diffusion radio et affiches Stop Téléthon : lesdevalideuses.org/stop-telethon/ 🔗

I mean if someone from *Fine Gael* can be on the right side of this issue ...

From out there on the Moon, international politics look so petty. You want to grab a politician by the scruff of the neck and drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say, ‘Look at that, you son of a bitch.’ — Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 astronaut

Advancing disability-inclusive reproductive health care Women with disabilities are often excluded in information on sexual and reproductive health, including safe abortion and contraception. 📰 www.ipas.org/our-work/adv... #IDPWD

Comme quoi bizarrement là on trouve l'argent magique qu'on n'a jamais pour ceux qui crèvent de faim ou qui dorment dans la rue. On a cramé dix milliards pour le SNU, chiffre Cour des comptes. Ça va coûter combien, sa version longue ?

The DPO Network, represented by Amy Hassett from DWI, and Mairead Forde and Joe McGrath from the The National Platform of Self-advocates will be appearing before the Joint Committees on Disability and Social Protection. www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

📢 We’re hiring! IPRT is recruiting a Communications, Content & Engagement Officer. Join Ireland’s leading NGO working for the rights of people in prison and evidence-based penal reform. Apply here: bit.ly/4add7sk Please share!

In one of her first public actions as the newly elected Uachtarán na hÉireann (president of Ireland) Catherine Connolly has written a public letter of solidarity on Trans Remembrance Day. It is a very promising start.

"Il a 45 ans, il a assez vécu." L'homme tétraplégique exprime le souhait de vivre, mais les médecins décrètent l'arrêt des soins. Il faut dire qu'il est trisomique et s'appelle Abdenour. Voilà le pays raciste et validiste où vous encouragez l'euthanasie ! www.bondyblog.fr/enquete/piti...

Worth remembering as this unfolds that it was disabled people and people from ethnic minority backgrounds who disproportionately died. Tens of thousands needlessly lost their lives, many who died alone or with just an iPad. Thousands more were left with life changing Long Covid. A true scandal.

"The research is so flawed and inconclusive that ECT would have absolutely no chance of obtaining MHRA approval in the UK, or FDA approval in the USA, if it were introduced today." Users and survivors of psychiatry have been talking about their experiences of ECT for years. But we needed a study...

It's so interesting to me when neurotypical people explain very obvious things and then expect me to naturally comprehend the most mysterious things about the way their brains work.

The couple have been in a relationship for *two decades* but had to suffer this indignity. Glad the application was dismissed, but concerning to see the Court proposing a test that many of us would not be able to pass. Not sure I knew the ‘potential consequences’ of marriage when I headed into mine.

Samir Zitouni a Muslim Immigrant from Algeria left hospital today, 2 weeks after being the first person to try stop the attack in Huntingdon train attack. They won't want to talk about this immigrant.

Oui, la scolarité des enfants handicapéEs est conditionnée à la présence d'AESH. Et c'est un grave problème: - les enseignantEs se déchargent totalement sur les AESH. - les AESH sont précariséEs donc la scolarité des enfants handicapéEs l'est aussi. - pédagogie & accessibilité ne sont pas mobilisés.

In memory of Alice Wong, the 10 Principles of Disability Justice. May she rest in power sinsinvalid.org/10-principle...

‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’ —Alice Wong

So very sad to read this. Another disability giant has left us. Holding her friends and family in the light.

Women on Web have released a new five year strategy. WoW support abortion seekers to access care through telemedicine. They provide support globally to those unable to access care locally. Read about their work and their five year plan here: www.womenonweb.org/en/our-strat...

Mad Pride protests in France denounced violence in medical treatment. One of the protestors said: “All my life, I’ve been told I was different. Today, I’ve come to fight against normality!” This and more in an update with disability news from 42 countries. www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/figh...

Fantastic, powerful intervention from Antonia Trikalioti from @enil-eu.bsky.social, speaking of her rage and frustration at EU and State inaction on the institutionalisation of persons with disabilities, and her determination to continue to hold power to account.

Pleased to be in the European Parliament with @stevenbp.bsky.social today on behalf of @validityfoundation.bsky.social, raising awareness on the use of EU funds for institutionalisation and other violations of fundamental rights which has been uncovered by the FURI project (tinyurl.com/469wm2pj)

Saw her twice - in the Park and Rialto. Thought I was hallucinating

Y'a des mômes qui dorment dans la rue en France hein. Y'a des mômes dans des cra. Alors, je pense que ça c'est bien plus dommageable pour le pays dit "des droits de l'homme" et des "Lumières" qu'un peut de verroterie disparue. Déso pas déso.

Ne ratez pas notre live Twitch sur l'handiparentalité avec @sushinalagouje.bsky.social le lundi 20 octobre à 19h 📆 Ça se passera ici : www.twitch.tv/lesdevalideu...

La “Mad Pride” est une marche revendicative contre les violences psychiatriques et institutionnelles, qui appelle à repenser en profondeur notre rapport à la souffrance psychique. Son mot d’ordre résume toute une lutte : “Si c’est contraint, ce n’est pas du soin.”➡️ https://l.franceculture.fr/0Vq

Fermeture des petites maternités, destruction des PMI, etc. Dix départements français n'ont PAS de maternité. 75 % des maternités ont disparu en France en 50 ans. Et pas non plus d'augmentation conséquente de moyens dans les grandes maternités. Pas de mots. www.sciencesetavenir.fr/sante/maladi...

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we once again ask whether sanitised awareness days are truly the solution to decades of chronic underfunding of statutory services, and the social and material conditions that continue to drive distress. www.nsun.org.uk/when-world-m...

Well that's my weekend sorted ...

📢 The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is seeking inputs for its survey on disability-based violence for Guidelines it will produce on the issue. Deadline: 30 November 2025 ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2025/survey-disability-based-violence #DisabilityRights #CRPD

Join us (in person or online) for this event! Our aim is to ensure that people with disabilities and their allies can monitor & challenge the misuse of EU funds, making sure that States comply with their human rights obligations rather than using them for segregation & exclusion. #disability #CRPD

Le sous-financement et manque de soutien aux MDPH, encore ❌ Outre l'impact financier direct sur les usagerEs, partout en France, les MDPH sont en sous-effectifs, les employéEs sont maltraitéEs, et ces violences se répercutent sur les handiEs www.humanite.fr/societe/cons...

Stimpunks community members were heavily involved in many aspects of the production of these two educational animation videos about Autistic experiences. Discovering You're Autistic youtu.be/-eDv2omDMko?... Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic youtu.be/3O6hy-usIug?...