Michael E Braycotton BEM
430 posts
@BraycottonME
Retired Copper and Police Disability evangelist Currently Secretary for Disabled Police Association
Whilst the national picture regarding prosecution is not good. Some really innovative, positive changes are taking place. Albeit, in a localised way. These new models need to be celebrated and analysed @JBDyslexic . Thank you. @johnpringdns @HateCrimeHealy @LeahFBurch
@johnpringdns @InclusionLondon @CPSUK @PoliceChiefs @DavidRWilkin I’ve been working on a strategy to address disability hate crime and crime against disabled people in particular which is close to completion! Just a case of shifting focus, our processes are already in place! @DisabledPolAssn
I should wear this as a placard around my neck when I go to events. Last night, a lady was sitting outside the disabled toilet and told me I couldn’t use it because "I don’t look disabled." Her attitude changed when I showed her my stoma bag, but it should never have gotten to that point. Even when staff stepped in, I was still directed to use the “ladies toilets.” I was left in tears because I felt so humiliated and frustrated. I'm so sick of being treated with such disrespect and abuse from members of the public and staff for simply wanting to use the toilet.
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 📅 The #NDA24 shortlist will be announced on the 1st of July 2024! We cannot wait! We are incredible proud of all of our nominees, thank you for your commitment to #DiversityandInclusion! Who do you want to see on the shortlist? #NationalDiversityAwards
