Action On Disability

Happy holidays and peaceful wishes for 2026 We’re proud to share thatAoD’s new website aod.org.uk is now live- clearer, more accessible, and easier to use. This is just the start, and we’ll keep improving as we go.

Great to welcome @caymangovt & @CIGOUK to AoD today. We shared work on independent living, co-production, Direct Payments, inclusive employment & supported internships. Fifth overseas delegation in 2 years after Ukraine, Korea & Japan visits. #AoD

We have many fights on our hands, but the disability movement is growing! 📢Want to get involved to oppose the SEND reforms or fight back against benefit cuts? Head over to our take action page to find out more 👇 disabilityrightsuk.org/take-action

A new coalition of Disabled Peoples Organisations and campaigners is calling on the government to take urgent action to address what it describes as a “deepening crisis” in palliative and end-of-life care. Read the full story here disabilityrightsuk.org/news/campaigne…

People with learning difficulties aren't being given a voice about laws which affect them. This needs to change. We're calling for Parliament to follow the Equality Act and start including people with learning difficulties. 🔗 Sign the petition: buff.ly/esyOGw3

Half of food bank users are Disabled. The Disability Poverty Campaign Group has launched a survey about Disabled people’s experiences of food poverty. Fill in the survey to help inform work to improve support and reduce food poverty for Disabled people. buff.ly/vfYRCEL

On Monday, we had a fantastic in-person session for London-based Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations, looking at how PIP should work and what recommendations we can make to the Timms Review of PIP. @TransportForAll

💬 Hear directly from Our Place members! A welcoming space to build confidence, make friends & enjoy activities like writing, arts, music, peer support & coffee mornings. Join us: ourplace@aod.org.uk #OurPlace #Wellbeing #InclusiveCommunity

Join us for a free Community Energy Talk at Our Place! Get tips to keep your home warm, cut energy bills, and access discounts, grants & support. Advice from H&F Healthy Homes Helping Hand. By @Groundworklondon. 📅13 May ⏰1:30–2:15pm #CommunityEnergy #DisabilitySupport

Deaf Awareness Week is here 💙 Theme: “Right to understand – Together, we break barriers.” Celebrating Deaf culture and pushing for true accessibility. Join Our Place’s West London Deaf Club to connect, socialise & support. Next meet-up: Sat 16 May 2026. 📧 ourplace@aod.org.uk

Take a look at what our In Work Support team has been up to this week! Would you like to find out more about our In Work Support service? Visit our website today. Simply click the link to learn more. aod.org.uk/employment-2/i… @fairshotcafe #InWorkSupport #ActiononDisability

Every 2 weeks on Wednesdays 11am - 1pm, Our Place has Writing for Wellbeing sessions. Led by a counsellor, they are a supportive safe space to write, reflect and share. There’s no pressure to be a “good” writer — it’s about your story and your voice Contact: ourplace@aod.org.uk

Every Tuesday from 1pm - 5pm, Our Place has friendly music jam sessions, which are a chance to learn to play instruments, jam out together, and build confidence through music. Everyone is welcome! 📌 Our Place/Normand Croft School, Lillie Road, SW6 7SR. ✍️ourplace@aod.org.uk

Join our West London Deaf Club, a friendly group for Deaf BSL users and learners to meet, socialise, support each other, and influence local decisions to improve Deaf inclusion. Address: Our Place/Normand Croft School, Lillie Road, SW6 7SR Contact: ourplace@aod.org.uk

Last Friday, Our Place members visited the @V_and_A Design and Disability exhibition. It was very interesting to encounter 170 artefacts that showcased how Disabled people have shaped culture, highlighting the importance of inclusion and the power of our collective action!

Our Social Value Impact 2024–25 is published. 💷 £5.86m social value created 📈 £4.21 impact for every £1 invested ♿ Led by Disabled people, for Disabled people 👉 Read more: aod.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

@kjulietd2 Please email us what kind of placement you are actually asking - youth, supported internship?

@AoDisability Do you have placements

Our new website is live! We’ve launched a refreshed website to better reflect our work alongside Disabled people to challenge barriers and promote choice, control and independent living.

Disabled people are being let down by our benefits system. Life costs more if you're disabled. Disability benefits are a lifeline meant to help address this. The government must get its administration right. Because disabled people are paying the price. bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct. We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: orlo.uk/TVqVd

Disabled people across the country have backed the chief executive of a disability organisation after she turned down an MBE because of how successive governments have “demonised, dehumanised and scapegoated” disabled people. #NewYearHonours disabilitynewsservice.com/support-from-a…

A new consultation on outdated laws covering the use of powered mobility devices on public roads and pavements could lead to greater independence for disabled people across Britain and an end to legal confusion, say campaigners. disabilitynewsservice.com/consultation-o…