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?...

Another reason not to buy this brand.

We have applied to intervene in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, saying the ban has undermined our freedom of religion. Quakers have a long history of non-violent action against injustice and oppose war and violence of any kind.

An alert from @halberto1980.bsky.social on the authoritarian upsurge of mental health-related institutionalisation: "When we silo “mental health” from housing, disability rights, harm reduction, tenants’ organising, or social protection, we weaken our own struggles". madthinking.org/2025/09/01/i...

UTMB 2025 : le coureur chinois Yu Biao franchit la ligne d’arrivée en brandissant un drapeau palestinien pour dénoncer le silence face au génocide à Gaza ➡️ https://l.humanite.fr/GVZ

Quakerist.

This is excellent. Well done to to all involved!

Institutions leave people hidden and vulnerable to abuse. It's unfortunately unsurprising to hear of the deficiencies in the initial investigation and the inquiry process. I'm glad that Aaron is now living in the community with support. That should have been the case from the start.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the pilot Disability Policy and Supplemental Grant. This initiative aims to support researchers with a disability/disabilities by funding required, eligible accommodations. For more information visit: www.researchireland.ie/news/disability-policy/

Violence is never the answer; it perpetuates cycles of harm rather than fostering peace. We must wage peace with the same strength as the warmongers.

Even the dog is too hot today 🥵

Être riche, c’est pouvoir frauder le fisc. Mais obtenir quand même, très tranquillement, un effacement partiel de son ardoise. Pour un total de 1,9 milliards rien qu’en 2024. Bien plus que… la fraude aux prestations sociales détectée (1,1 milliard en 2023) 🙃

No cuts: the next #EUbudget must support #DisabilityRights! Many Human Rights organisations rely on the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme. We urge the @ec.europa.eu to protect and strengthen this vital support for civil society: www.edf-feph.org/ensuring-the...

I’m profoundly sad to say that as of today, I’ll no longer be able to do my job as co-artistic director of #Touretteshero because of a recent decision by #AccessToWork to cut my support by 61%. Read & share this post, the hardest I've had to write: www.touretteshero.com/2025/05/23/a... 1/4

Great piece by the always-inspiring @nifhla.bsky.social

“Its aim is to silence all critical voices and eliminate what remains of Hungarian democracy once and for all”. Stand with @validityfoundation.bsky.social and the rest of Hungarian civil society ✊

“I think had they rung the bell we would have let them in, obviously … They didn’t have to raid us. It’s six young women in a room, in a place that we hired, that we publicly advertised, and they could have just sat in and listened to us. I don’t really see any conspiracy in that.”

DWI is back! After a bit of a break, we’re back in action 🎉 DWI members — join us Saturday 10th May at 6PM on Zoom for updates on what we have been up to, what we are planning to do next and how you can get involved! Email or DM us for the link!

"My trauma has been extracted, distilled into reports and publications, and used for professional advancement. Whilst researchers add another paper to their repertoire, I am left carrying the emotional burden of revisiting the lowest points of my life."

The fact that there's an open Nazi rally ongoing in the middle of town right now is unspeakably grim

🔴 On 15 August 2025, from 15:00 to 18:00, local time in Geneva, the #CRPD Committee will interact with stakeholders in a public session on the situation of persons with disabilities affected by armed conflict in #Gaza and the West Bank. 1/3 tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/...

DAMN Borders. End Barriers! Disability and Migration Justice Conference. 28th June 2025 London. Disability and Migration Network (DAMN) and DPAC Crip tank. @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social #DAMNborders #DisabilityAndMigration www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...