GettingThingsChanged

Life isn’t over: how best to communicate with people living with dementia bristol.ac.uk/news/2019/may/… #dementia #training #gettingthingschanged

Disability studies and feminist perspectives on the work involved in self-managing assistance

Listening to Mary Warnock on @BBCRadio4 Language from the 1960s is interesting. Because of her work, and my dad threatening the LEA, I got to go to mainstream school

We seriously need a more diverse film industry. 🎥 We want to hear and see your stories on the screen. So, come along to the ⚡️Inside Film⚡️ event on Saturday 6th.☀️ Find opportunities, ideas, other young creatives, a screening and more.⚡️💫

Late to coverage of inquest into Joe Ulleri. This via @IsoMullarkey is only too common it seems where health care needs of people with learning disabilities are concerned

Fantastic film premiere & research report about the challenges people with learning disabilities face in getting on TV, and the need for more inclusion & representation. Led by Beth Richards on her research. Watch 'the audition' - see photo links. @hibethrichards @UoBrisSPS

Getting ready for the launch of 'People with Learning Disabilities on TV' & first showing of 'The Audition' by @hibethrichards !

I never met this man, but have immense gratitude for what he did. The emancipatory interpretation in the Social Model had a revolutionary impact on my life, and so many others. What an amazing guy - the world is poorer for hire loss. Mike Oliver obituary theguardian.com/society/2019/m…

'Little is known from the perspectives of youths with intellectual and developmental disabilities themselves about their experiences related to inclusion, engagement in community life and friendship, and their quality of life' Learn more here FYI Inc @csie_uk @GTC_SPS #inclusion

I just heard the very sad news about Mike Oliver's death. He was always the big thinker, and we owe him the whole discipline of Disability Studies. We will be talking about his ideas and his influence for years to come, @JDisSoc @WECILBristol @davidabbottbris @carolinejmiles

The images from the #GettingThingsChanged launch event are now available: ow.ly/7Ka930l0WWq A wonderful illustration of co-produced research & #impact @GTC_SPS @ValatLA @DisRightsUK

Here #iassiddathens we have had lots of interest @GTC_SPS @JDisSoc not least Beth @hibethrichards in a great talk about people with intellectual disabilities on TV. Well done Beth and good luck for future project! @graemekwhippy @PolicyBristol see it all bristol.ac.uk/sps/gettingthi…

We are delighted that Dr Sandra Dowling @UoBrisSPS @GTC_SPS has accepted to become a full member of the Editorial Board of Disability & Society #disability #childhood #exile #migration #sport #deinstitutionalisation #narrative #oralhistory #inclusion research-information.bristol.ac.uk/en/persons/san…

Well done to the 11 Ideas Exchange Projects funded by @HelloBrigstow in 2018. Take a quick peek at the projects bit.ly/2u7JByt and keep your eyes peeled for more funding opportunities bit.ly/2KRdV7R

Working with Redweather Productions, Nora Fry and @BristolUni we have helped to create a film about getting good support from your PA or support worker. youtube.com/watch?time_con…

Petition: Prevent avoidable deaths by making autism/learning disability training mandatory petition.parliament.uk/petitions/2210…

The focus of our forthcoming Special Issue 2019 is Disability, Activism and the Academy: Time for Renewal? Submission date 31st August 2018 A space to think about disabled activists like Robert Droy bit.ly/2D3S9xT twitter.com/BeresfordPeter…

Co-production week starts today and see Anna Denham's @DisRightsUK great blog @GTC_SPS @carolinejmiles @PolicyBristol published today. Good to see our research continuing to get out there ripfa.org.uk/blog/fundament…

Rhythm of the Night is back! Thursday the 28th of June @TrinityBristol. We will be dancing along to some great summer vibes from our regular DJ's. So put on your dancing shoes on and join us for a night of fun!

Tonight starting tech of The Elephant Man @BristolOldVic in collaboration with @BOVTS Big shout out to @CfDHoH, Bristol Equalities Team & all giving feedback on the captions so that they are just right! (Image © Alistair Campbell of Jamie Beddard as John Merrick & company)