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.

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…

The Department for Work and Pensions is refusing to explain which disabled people it expects to lose out from nearly £2 billion in new cuts to disability benefits, six weeks after the “savings” were quietly revealed in budget documents. #DWP #PIP #WCA disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-refuses-to…

The site brings together our services, lived-experience stories, community activity, news and ways to get involved — all shaped by Disabled people. Take a look and tell us what you think: 👉 aod.org.uk ♻️ Please share

Our new website brings together stories, services, campaigning and community activity — all shaped by Disabled people 👉 aod.org.uk Please retweet #CoProduction #DisabilityEquality

Delays and cuts to Access to Work support are pushing Disabled people out of their jobs. We need to speak out and tell MPs that cuts aren't the way to help people into work. Let's keep Disabled people in the picture. Contact your MP: buff.ly/x2PsH04

It’s about love, actually. Film star Hugh Grant joined more than 400 older residents at our Big Christmas Lunch party for lunch, music, dancing and gifts today 🎄 Thanks to all our donors and partners. 🎁 There's still time to give: hfgiving.org.uk/hf-big-christm…

Thank you for being part of our community this year. Everything Transport for All does is shaped by you. We’re closed from 24 December - 1 January, so the team can have a break. Let's come back rested and ready to keep pushing for accessible transport for every disabled person.

Let's get recycling right this Christmas! ✅Yes Please! Mixed paper & card, glass, cartons, plastic packing containers, food tins and cans. 🚫No Thanks! Black sacks, food & waste, textiles, nappies, tissues, shredded paper, cards with glitter. More: lbhf.gov.uk/recycling-and-…

🎄✨ What a night! ✨🎄 Our Action on Disability In Work Support Christmas Tea Party and raffle was full of joy! We ate together, shared stories, danced, laughed and celebrated our community! 🎉Together, we raised £800!  We’re so grateful to everyone who generously donated!