Activity Alliance’s Post

There are 16 million disabled people in the UK. Yet, disabled people face many barriers that can make it more challenging to access and take part in meaningful sport and physical activity. It is not fair that disabled people continue to miss out on the physical, social, and health and wellbeing benefits of being active. We all deserve the right to move, play sport or be physically active however we choose to be. Nobody must feel excluded or forgotten as we strive for a happier, healthier, more active nation. Our manifesto outlines our top asks for the next government and policy makers across the country: https://lnkd.in/e_4snVNw

Shockingly, only 9% of disabled people agree they have the opportunity to become a coach or take on a role delivering sport or activity. This needs to change. Making disabled people feel welcome in all areas, and challenging negative attitudes will motivate more disabled people to take part in sports and physical activities and transition into volunteer roles and/or the workforce. It's that simple! Our #ActivityAllianceSurvey is the primary source of insight for organisations working to achieve fairness for disabled people in sport and activity. Please use our insight to inform your practice and together we can change this statistic. Get the headlines, or read the full survey report here: https://lnkd.in/exPuAMV5

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Disabled people up and down the country will watch the Autumn Statement tomorrow, anxious to see what new stress will be inflicted on them. We’ve seen the same cycle play out over and over again. The government announce a plan to get disabled people into work, then they immediately jump to punitive measures, and give vague assurances that support measures will come. Tomorrow needs clarity. Disabled people need to know that they will be given meaningful work, or support to find a role that is tailored to their skills and abilities. They need to harbour aspiration and support disabled people to work in industries where they can challenge the status quo and drive innovation. One such industry where disabled people are needed is in our screen sector. In TV alone, we need 13,500 *more* workers to be representative of the UK's D/deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent population. Our sector is predominently self-employed and the Back to Work plan has no sign of support for self-employed workers. For myself and so many of my disabled colleagues, Universal Credit has proven to be a lifeline as we see turbulence in the production sector due to US strikes and the Cost of Living Crisis. Reforms are needed in Access to Work, Mental Health Support, and, of course, bringing down the NHS waiting lists. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that any of this will come to pass. Disabled people want to work, but the government need to admit that their actions are stopping millions from doing so.

The Whaikaha Review report identified some real issues. The government’s response demonstrated their view of disabled people - that is: a problem to be shut down. The Review singled out flexible funding as problematic. Why? Because people used it!! The government, in a classic response from people with no real vision and a 20th century managerial approach, pushed pause on such nonsense. Clearly disabled people and their whānau/ family need to be told what they need. They are not competent to design it for themselves. Now that the funding is with MSD, the disconnect between policy and funding will slowly but inevitably push disabled people and their whānau/ family into poorly conceived, one-size-fits-all service responses that will limit their citizen rights and place them in danger of abuse and neglect. Better financial control could have been achieved by Whaikaha retaining the funding but using the MSD system instead of the appallingly antiquated Health system.

🔊 Attention Medical Professionals: The European Union has introduced a groundbreaking initiative - the EU Disability Card and a new version of the EU Parking Card, aimed at facilitating seamless travel for persons with disabilities across EU member states. This legislation represents a significant advance in our collective efforts to ensure equal opportunities and accessibility for all, including those we care for. As healthcare providers, it is incumbent upon us to spread awareness and guide our patients in leveraging these benefits. Let's embrace this change and contribute to a more inclusive society. Read More: https://bit.ly/42Db2Qz #EUDisabilityCard #AccessibilityForAll #TravelWithoutBarriers #LymphaticMalformations #ComplexLymphaticAnomalies #CLAawareness #HealthcareInnovation #EUAccessibility #ProfessionalSupportForAll David Williams Miikka Vikkula

The final rule “clarifies and strengthens civil rights protections for people with disabilities, addresses discrimination in medical treatment, adds enforceable standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment, and ensures accessible web content and mobile apps.” A much needed next step to achieve #healthequity. #peoplewithdisabilities #disabilityrights #developmentaldisabilities #intellectualdisabilities #autism #cerebralpalsy #downsyndrome #primarycare

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Therapists and other healthcare providers: learn an in-depth understanding of the rights and laws of people with disabilities as put into law under the ADA, FHA, and AACA. Clients have laws that protect them at work, home, public and private entities, transportation, and communication. Still, many people with disabilities do not know what these rights are. Learn the laws that protect our clients and how you can help them advocate for the modifications they need to engage in life fully. 💻 Live Webinar: Reasonable Modifications: What does the ADA Say and What are the Rights of Your Clients Register on https://bit.ly/48HS4Kw #disablilitylaw #ADA #piedmontahec

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