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We believe everybody has the right to live their life and work towards their goals without being limited by other people’s expectations or prejudices. However, Disabled People are often left out of decisions about how they live their lives – and sometimes it feels as though society is determined to make things tough for us. Despite decades of disability rights legislation, significant barriers to full independence choice and control still exist. Every Disabled Person should have the right to exercise choice and control over all decisions that shape their future, including the products and services they use.
Disabled People’s Voice wants to empower Disabled People, so they can find the support they need to live as independently as possible rather than the passive recipients of care. We provide peer support to help people work out their own solutions, make informed choices, and make the best use of the care and health system to live the life they want. We also advocate for the removal of all barriers that prevent Disabled People from participating in all aspects of life.
We are led by Disabled People who are dedicated to making our voices heard. We want to share our first-hand experiences, to enhance the quality of life of Disabled People. Our vision is a society where Disabled People receive support to live their lives as they choose. We want a future, in which Disabled People are empowered, informed, connected and valued. It is time to build a better life for Disabled People as members of a more inclusive society.
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The rising cost-of-living is causing great uncertainty and anxiety
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Benefits for Disabled People are often just not enough to cover the extra costs associated with having a disability. Now with inflation in double figures, energy bills sky rocketing and food prices shooting up, the rising cost-of-living is causing hardship and poverty.
Energy for powering essential equipment such as hoists, beds, breathing equipment, powered chairs and monitors was already expensive. These are not optional extras that can be cut back. This is vital, often life-saving, equipment.
We have compiled a list of useful resources here.
Please download our Cost-of-Living Resource Sheet here.
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Staying connected to others makes a world of difference to your mood and outlook. Join our Facebook group to share struggles, solutions, and encouragement.
Join Facebook GroupWe can share our knowledge and experiences of independent living. We want people to have all the support and information they need to work out their own solutions and make informed choices. We also want to ensure people are getting what they are entitled to.
We’re here to provide information and peer support to help people make the best use of the care and health system to live the life they want.
We want people to have the support to do what makes their lives meaningful, to be connected and have friendships. We want people to contribute to their community.
Join our Facebook forum to share thoughts ideas and experience:
Facebook.com/DisabledPeoplesVoice
FINDING WAYS TO FEEL HAPPIER
Creative Learning
Are you feeling stressed or anxious? Are you feeling worried about the future? Or just bored and unhappy after long periods alone during the pandemic? According to the Office for National Statistics Disabled People have, on average, poorer ratings than other people across measures of wellbeing such as life satisfaction, happiness and anxiety.
In conjunction with Creative Learning, we aim to help you improve your wellbeing by providing a range of online courses packed full of tools you can use to enhance your peace of mind, find a level of comfort, and gain control over your worries. You can sign up for as many courses as you like and work through the material at your own pace over the next 12 months. You have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own mental health by signing up. It’s completely free!
WELFARE REFORM
Green Paper on welfare reform
Citizens Advice
“The government hopes to save £5 billion with these changes.”
Disability Rights UK (DRUK)
“However, the resulting £5 billion 'savings' will be the biggest cuts to disability benefits on record penalising Disabled People and increasing the number in poverty.”
Disabiliy Poverty Campaign Group
“We know many Disabled People wish to work and moves to provide more targeted and tailored support are welcome. However, pushing us into even deeper poverty will not provide us with a route towards employment.”
Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Scope
“The new Government needs to urgently scrap these plans.”
HAVE YOUR SAY
Make the most of The Disabled People's Manifesto
The manifesto has been created by Disabled People. It’s a great starting point to help guide your conversations.
Use the manifesto as a framework to start conversations with parliamentarians - your MP, ministers and policy makers.
Use the ‘our vision’ and ‘our asks’ sections to understand the issues affecting Disabled People.
Use the manifesto to develop your relationship-building and influencing strategy.
Take a copy of the manifesto to meetings and events.
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