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ParliAble has launched its new #logo. We love this new, modern, simplistic (yet sleek) and more accessible look! #ParliAble #Parliament #NewLogo

Parliament welcomes six employees with Down’s syndrome into new roles learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/parliamen…

It's Dyslexia Awareness Week! #DAW23 Find out more about @BDAdyslexia's campaign by following this link, and share what makes you #UniquelyYou bdadyslexia.org.uk/support-us/awa…

See more information on this on @mencap_charity's website following this link: mencap.org.uk/advice-and-sup…

This week is Learning Disability week #LDWeek, focusing this year on myth busting. ParliAble would like to help bust the myth that people with learning disabilities can’t be successful in the workplace. [1/2]

Another ParliAble member said "reducing stigma and increasing awareness that epilepsy can affect people in different ways." [3/?]

One ParliAble member answered "for colleagues to understand what needs to be done when someone has a seizure, in particular understanding when a seizure becomes an emergency." [2/?]

#EpilepsyMatters For national epilepsy week last week, ParliAble would like to share @epilepsysociety's prompt. We asked our members what matters most to them about epilepsy. See below for some of the responses we've gathered. [1/?]

Today we have our third oral evidence session on the National Disability Strategy.  Join us at 2.30pm in the Wilson room or on Parliament TV Parliamentlive.tv - Women and Equalities Committee

Today is #WorldParkinsonsDay, ParliAble would like to join all those raising awareness of Parkinson's by sharing this link to the @ParkinsonsUK website: parkinsons.org.uk where you can find further resources on understanding Parkinson's and how to support the charity.

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This week marks #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! We're shouting out our wonderful ParliAble advocate, Joe Knowles of the Chamber and Participation Team. [1/2]

With a history full of amazing achievements, from launching her own very successful business Team Insight, managing content for @RNIB to representing Great Britain in the @ParalympicsGB sport of Goalball, Georgie is a fantastic example of an inspiring woman. (2/2)

This #InternationalWomensDay ParliAble would like to celebrate our Co-chair, @GeorgieGoalball. Georgie works as a content designer for @ParliDigital, and we're so grateful for all her hard work as co-chair of ParliAble. (1/2)

Rest in Peace Judith Heumann. Known as the “mother” of the disability rights movement, Judith campaigned for change her entire life. From Nixon to Obama, she spearheaded legislative change over many decades, advancing rights and influencing us across the world. Thank you. 🙏

Find out more on their website: …ernationalwheelchairday.wordpress.com

March 1st marks #InternationalWheelchairDay Founded by Steve Wilkinson to: celebrate the freedom that wheelchairs give so many; show gratitude to those who provide wheelchairs; and acknowledge the vast amount of individuals who need a wheelchair but do not have access to one.

The Moebius Syndrome Foundation celebrates  #MoebiusSyndromeAwarenessDay by sharing information about Moebius syndrome, offering financial support and resources to approved events, encouraging people to wear purple, and raising awareness through various means and channels. #MSAD

Did you know that an estimated 70-80% of disabilities are invisible? People with invisible disabilities often report difficulties accessing the right services and support. Our POSTnote focuses on invisible disabilities in education and employment: post.parliament.uk/research-brief…