“I asked for Large Print, and our local council said they couldn’t do it. Oh yes you can! They said: “Our computer doesn’t do large print’!” Join @ALLIANCEScot #MoreThanWords campaign to ensure people get communication in a way that works for them. www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo...

Niamdh set case law fighting for BSL in class, but she shouldn’t have had to. Everyone deserves communication that works for them in all parts of life: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/humansofscot... Support the campaign: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

Please this blog! You can't have equitable access to health and care services without accessible communications. @pocklington.bsky.social @rnib.bsky.social @hannahctweed.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @visionaryuk.bsky.social @nhsconfed.org @england.nhs.uk @newcastleuni.bsky.social

For the morning crowd - please do sign and share. Every single one of my former #DisabilityStudies colleagues at Liverpool Hope is at risk of redundancy. This isn't just about individuals; it's a threat to the field itself.

Join @ALLIANCEScot in calling for a right to communication for all. Sign up to ensure equal rights for everyone - because communication is about more than just words. Find our more about our new campaign and RT > www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

Accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a basic requirement. Like Wi-Fi, coffee, and cat memes.

Today's the day. We're looking forward to seeing you at our annual conference today in Glasgow for our annual conference - #OurVoicesMatter

We're so excited to hear a poetry reading from leading poet and activist Nuala Watt. Read more about her work on the Scottish Poetry website @byleaveswelive.bsky.social www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poet/nuala-w... #OurVoicesMatter

Forth Valley Sensory Centre do amazing work - this'll be a great job for anyone interested in working in the #sensory sector: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sp... #Deaf #VisualImpairment #Deafblind #Jobs

To watch in BSL visit here > youtu.be/pW9QafwCt7Q #ScottishSensoryHub #Dementia

Specialist sight and hearing assessments must be a standard for people with dementia as new research suggests they’re falling through the cracks of care and connection Read the new ALLIANCE dementia research > www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/de...

There are almost 450 photos of older people in their homes as a part of our Housing collection in our free age-positive image library. The photos can be used both online and for print! Browse now: buff.ly/IQwouYd #PositiveAgeing #PositivePhotos #Ageing

We can’t believe this needs saying out loud: It would be a good thing if the UK Government ensured that disability benefit reforms didn't inadvertently increase poverty rates among disabled people. Cutting essential support could have devastating effects on their quality of life.

The decision to halve the Community Links Workers in West Dunbartonshire is baffling, even in a time of increasing cuts. They provide vital help to so many people, streamline support systems, & maximise GP efficiency. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2503561... #ThirdSector #FundingCuts

We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems. As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting. But what can authors do? Read here: societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...

University of Leeds is seeking a Research Assistant for the SENSITISE project delivered by the new NIHR Healthtech Research Centre in Leeds. Closing date: 31st March www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...

SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY - Where do you most often engage with us or get updates from the ALLIANCE? Have your say > buff.ly/SB9YEpY #socialmedia #haveyoursay #thirdsector #charitytuesday

Excellent legal precedent for the back pocket! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Registration is now open for our annual conference, Our Voices Matter. Join us on 30 April 2025 for a day dedicated to amplifying lived experiences & shaping impactful change. Be part of the conversation. Register here bit.ly/ourvoicesmat... #OurVoicesMatter #ALLIANCEConf25

Mitchell Library in Glasgow will host a special event next week celebrating the importance of braille and tactile literacy. @rnib.bsky.social @rnibscotland.bsky.social #sightloss #glasgow #networking 👉 bit.ly/3CcGahl

OK, so! Here's how Braillor Swift, AKA the Braille Name Generator, AKA the Braille-o-Matic works, and a short crash course on braille @rnib.bsky.social have been running the Braille Name Generator to celebrate World Braille Day since at least 2019, but before 2024 the images were created manually

Thank you for the politeness 😍

Excellent news! healthandcare.scot/mobile_defau...

Do you have lived experience of #deafness and/or d/Deaf culture and BSL, ASL or International Sign? Our Co-Investigator, @alisonfe.bsky.social and the Uni of Westminster are recruiting for a #PhD studentship. #Deaf #sciencecommunication #museums #accessibility

Attempted to join my #BSL class while minding poorly (on the mend) kid. Can report that A2 very keen to participate in conversation, with much hand waving - mostly directly in front of the camera. 😅🫣 I get points for trying, right??

On universities, belonging and how not to respond to disabled people. #UKHE #Disability #Belonging

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