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Disability Education & Awareness

Want to learn more about disability and start unlearning your ableist attitudes then you’re in the right place. These posts will help you explore disability as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity that we need to be more aware of instead of something scary and taboo to hide away from.

Jenni wearing a yellow and white striped dress, sitting in front of an interactive whiteboard which shows the words 'disability pride month 2024'.

Working with a Disability

November 29, 2024

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Access To Work Q&A

August 25, 2024

Celebrating Disability Pride, Jenni sat in her manual wheelchair wearing a purple sequin dress looking powerful

Disability Pride

July 11, 2024

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Disabled is NOT a bad word!

May 31, 2024

two side by side selfies of Jenni. on one side she is dressed up with her hair and makeup done smiling at the camera. In the other she is wearing a hoodie, looking pale with dark circles under her eyes and she has no eyebrows and the area around them is red because she has pulled them out.

Friday Thoughts: Mental Health Awareness Week

May 17, 2024

Jenni laying in bed whilst also sat in her manual wheelchair which is laying on its side in bed with her. Learn more about Disability Misconceptions by reading Jenni’s article

4 Disability Misconceptions Vs Reality

May 9, 2024

Raising mental health awareness, Jenni wearing a sunflower print dress, leant against a yellow wall.

World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2020

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Friday Thoughts: Invisible Disabilities Week

October 18, 2019

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Pain Awareness Month: A Letter to Pain

September 29, 2019

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Friday Thoughts: The National Diversity Awards

September 28, 2019

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Friday Thoughts: Different Aids for Different Days

August 23, 2019

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To The Customer Who Judged Me For Sitting Down On The Job.

March 13, 2017

“Why would anyone be proud of being disabled?”

“Why would anyone be proud of being disabled?”

Let’s break that down.

We’re proud because we’ve had to adapt, advocate, and survive in a world that wasn’t built for us. We’ve built a culture of joy, resistance and community. We’ve had to become experts in our own lives and we still show up, even on the hardest days.

Disability Pride isn’t about pretending things are easy. It’s about reclaiming identity in the face of a system that constantly doubts us.

Disabled people have every right to be proud.

What makes you proud to be disabled or proud to support the disabled community? Even if you find it difficult I challenge you to find just one small things!

Share your thoughts in the comments or repost to help more people understand what Disability Pride is all about.

Video Description:
A disabled woman plays both roles in a humorous skit: one character questions why someone would be proud to be disabled, while the other responds with a calm, sharp list of reasons. She highlights adaptability, strength, community, and the reality of navigating ableism. The video ends with the word “Exactly.” appearing on screen in bold text. Captions are included. No background music.

#DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabledAndProud #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllnessCommunity #SpoonieHumour #NeurodivergentAndProud #DisabilityEducation

ad Spend a summer date day outdoors with us at our

ad Spend a summer date day outdoors with us at our local @nationaltrust !

Ian and I met online during lockdown, so our first dates were always outside, but we’d fallen out of the habit of exploring together. This summer, we’re making space for more moments like this, so we headed to explore our local National Trust, Ickworth.

I used one of the National Trust’s all-terrain mobility scooters to get around the grounds, which made it so much easier to enjoy everything fully. Plus, despite being old, the house itself was much more accessible than I thought it would be. And it’s always a bonus when a place is accessible AND dog friendly.

We may have got a little lost in the woods... but that’s what adventure’s all about, right?

If you’re looking for a wholesome, fun way to spend time with your favourite people this summer, head to the National Trust website to find your nearest place.

#NationalTrust #SummerDays #AccessibleAdventures #DateDayIdeas #DogFriendlyDaysOut

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Let’s learn about the Disability Pride Flag! Th

Let’s learn about the Disability Pride Flag!

The original flag, created in 2019 by Ann Magill, had zigzag lines and bright colours to reflect how disabled people navigate a world not built for us. But it caused issues for people with migraines, epilepsy and some neurodivergent folk, especially on screens.

It was a reminder that even within our own community, we’re still learning. And Ann listened. In 2021, she worked with disabled people to redesign the flag into the version we use today.

The current flag features:
🟩 Green – sensory disabilities (like blindness and deafness)
🟦 Blue – mental illness
⬜ White – invisible and undiagnosed disabilities
🟨 Yellow – cognitive and intellectual disabilities, including neurodivergence
🟥 Red – physical disabilities
⬛ A charcoal background – to honour those we’ve lost to their conditions, ableism, and inaccessibility.

The stripes are parallel to represent solidarity across one of the world’s most diverse minority groups.

What does Disability Pride Month mean to you?
Will you be flying or displaying the Disability Pride Flag this July, in your home, school or workplace? Let me know in the comments!

Video Description:
A disabled woman with auburn hair, Jenni, is sat in her electric wheelchair wearing a multicoloured dress. She speaks directly to camera, explaining the meaning and design of the Disability Pride Flag. She describes the significance of each colour and the charcoal background, with captions on screen. The tone is warm and educational. No background music.

#DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPrideFlag #DisabledAndProud #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityAwareness

Did you know July is Disability Pride Month? No,

Did you know July is Disability Pride Month?

No, it’s not the same as LGBTQ+ Pride—though they fall one after the other, Disability Pride Month is its own celebration, and it’s incredibly important.

It began in the US in July 1990 when the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, and it has since become a global movement. It's a celebration and an act of protest—especially vital this year as disabled people around the world face ongoing cuts to support.

The 3 main goals of Disability Pride Month are:

-To change the way people think about and define disability

-To help people unlearn the internalised ableism felt within the disabled community

-And to promote the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity

It’s not about pretending disability is easy. It’s about saying: even though it’s hard, we’re still here. We’re thriving. We’re not going anywhere.

But we do need allies to fight alongside us—so we can achieve true respect and equity.

If you’ve never heard of Disability Pride Month before, welcome in. I’m so glad you’re here.

I’d love to know, what would you like to learn about disability? Any questions? Let’s chat in the comments.

Video Description:
A disabled woman, Jenni, speaks directly to camera sitting in her powered wheelchair wearing a stripey red,white,blue, yellow & green dress. She explains what Disability Pride Month is and why it matters. She outlines its goals and invites viewers to learn more and ask questions. Captions appear on screen. No background music.

#DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityAwareness #DisabledAndProud #DisabilityEducation

I headed to the @CaninePartnersUK National Trainin

I headed to the @CaninePartnersUK National Training Centre to celebrate their 35th birthday and meet assistance dog in training, Joe, and his trainer, Steph.

Canine Partners has been transforming lives for 35 years by training amazing assistance dogs to support disabled people with everyday tasks – from opening doors to fetching dropped items. Their work brings independence, confidence and companionship.

To mark the occasion, we wanted to show you a simple task you can teach your own dog at home: closing a door using a tug toy!

Step 1: Start by playing tug and release games with your dog. Click and reward when they show interest in the toy.

Step 2: Attach the tug to a low cupboard handle. Click and reward again, gradually waiting for your dog to start tugging on their own.

Step 3: Progress to a door. As they go to tug, add a verbal cue like “tug” and reward them for pulling it closed.

Even Coco picked this one up quickly – she did a brilliant job! And of course, dogs need regular breaks when training, even the clever ones like Joe.

Have you tried teaching your dog task work like this? Let me know how you get on with trying this with your pet or tag me in your videos!

#CaninePartners #AssistanceDogs #DogTrainingTips #AccessibleLiving #DisabilityAwareness #35YearsOfCaninePartners #WorkingDogs #ChronicIllnessLife #DisabledAndProud

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