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Disability rights. Access warrior. Ableism’s worst nightmare. @MyWayAccess | @DPACNIreland | @ImtacNI

Joined January 2011
Productive meeting with Sean and Translink staff at Omagh Bus Station today about Goldliner accessibility. We discussed low-floor buses, two wheelchair spaces and better support for disabled passengers. Thanks for listening. Accessible transport is a right, not a luxury! – at Omagh, Northern Ireland
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This truly is a beautiful story of kindness and humanity. Really reaffirms your faith in humankind again. Good, selfless people do exist. youtu.be/dy2jaJ7NuD4 – at Omagh, Northern Ireland
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One final thought before I turn the lights off. Marcus Brigstocke would make an excellent contestant on @taskmaster. – at Golan, Northern Ireland
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Being non-disabled doesn't mean your life is easy. But it does mean there are barriers you may never have to think about. From getting out of bed to accessing buildings, travelling, working and simply being believed, disabled people face obstacles that others often take for granted. And yet we're constantly told we're the ones receiving special treatment. Let's turn that conversation around. Disability support isn't a privilege. Accessibility isn't a luxury. Equality isn't special treatment. #DisabilityAwareness #DisabledVoices #Ableism #DisabilityRights #AccessibilityMatters #MultipleSclerosis #PoweredByExperience
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The UK Budget offers some relief, but disabled people in NI face uncertainty over PIP and a Stormont Executive unable to agree a Budget. Our independence can't wait for political agreement. My latest blog: cutt.ly/nyUE4aTv
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RIP Ciara Mageean – at Greencastle, Northern Ireland
'It's incredible to think that only 18 months ago Ciara Mageean was special guest at the Saffron Business Forum' Everyone at the Bathshack Antrim Senior Hurling Championship Final today will be thinking about Ciara, who told us that day that her Auntie played camogie for Dunloy.
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Dermot Devlin he/him retweeted
The types of people appalled that the #CelebrityTraitors winners chose refugee charities to donate to are pretty much the same people who throw cash at grifters like Tommeh Ten Names and his mate Danny Tommo…
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Times are changing. – at Greencastle, Northern Ireland
I have rarely seen unionism so badly fractured. Unionist unity is a pipe dream. And at any rate it’s little more than a comfort blanket full of holes. It might have had some impact 50 years ago but the times they are a changin’.
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Wrote a blog about the latest UK Budget. Might, if I'm up for it, post it later. – at Greencastle, Northern Ireland
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Dermot Devlin he/him retweeted
I grew up in Lagan Valley and I've had a front row seat to the DUP my whole life. Over the last decade, political unionism led by them made a number of grave miscalculations. At the heart of this is the fact that they claim to care about Northern Ireland, yet have taken many decisions that have damaged it. They want things their own way. Not the way that makes NI prosperous or cohesive, not with all communities in mind, no- it's about what they want. In doing so, they have actually consistently harmed the union. And they hate me pointing it out. But I think people deserve to know. 1/
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John, nobody is banning Halloween or decorations. Police are simply asking people to respect households that don't want visitors, including disabled people, elderly residents and those with religious beliefs. It's basic consideration, not a culture war. – at Greencastle, Northern Ireland
Is there anything I am allowed to do about beliefs that are harmful to me ?
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GB News outraged at celebrities helping refugees, yet Farage has no problem with foreign wealth. He backed Trump's interests while British workers faced tariffs. Apparently, foreign billionaires are welcome, but desperate refugees aren't. – at Greencastle, Northern Ireland
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My hands are clean. I've love in my heart for all, not hatred in my soul for people outside my social bubble. – at Greencastle, Northern Ireland
Replying to @castleDD
Undocumented adults who could be terrorists The next atrocity will be on you You'll have blood on your hands
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Solidarity with John, a man i got to know in recent years. ✊🏻 Disability News Service will continue to report important news for the disabled community, despite the turmoil at The Canary. Without John's dedication, the media would bury our news. – at Greencastle, Northern Ireland
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Dermot Devlin he/him retweeted
#DisabilityJustice #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs Our Vision Our Rights Join Disabled People Friday 4th December in Manchester Protest 12 noon John Dalton St No 10 North, Heron House, Lloyd St Manchester, M2 5LE Celebration - 2pm Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St Mancs , M2 5NS
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October is Dwarfism Awareness Month #Dwarf #LittlePerson #Morquio #Disabled #DisabledLife – at Greencastle, Northern Ireland
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I keep blocking this moron. Why is he always here? – at Greencastle, Northern Ireland
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Absolutely bloody delighted that both Celebrity Traitors winners are donating their winnings to refugee charities! At a time when refugees are being demonised and scapegoated, it's brilliant to see compassion and humanity winning. Fair play! #CelebrityTraitors #TheTraitors – at Greencastle, Northern Ireland
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