We're celebrating Disability Pride Month 💚 This year's theme, "The World Works Better With Us," celebrates the value and perspectives Disabled people bring. Watch our video to hear what Disability Pride means to staff and members of Our Place. #DisabilityPrideMonth

Thank you to everyone who joined our Qi Gong session at Our Place! 🌿 Join us for our next session: 📅 Wed 11 Nov, 1.30–2.30pm 📍 Our Place, Normand Croft School, SW6 7SR Beginners welcome! #QiGong #Wellbeing #ActionOnDisability

Action on Disability met with @ChelFulhamBen and @KamranMallick on Friday to raise concerns about delays to Access to Work, cuts to essential support and the risk to Disabled people’s jobs. We need urgent action to protect support that enables Disabled people to work.

🌿 Join our beginner-friendly Qi Gong class at Our Place! Enjoy gentle movement, breathing and relaxation to boost wellbeing, balance and reduce stress. 📅 Wed 14 Oct, 1.30–2.30pm 📍 Normand Croft School, SW6 7SR 📩 [email protected] #AccessibleEvents

📢 AoD AGM: Wed 11 Nov, 6–8:30pm at Mo Mowlam House, London. 🎟️ Book via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/aod-annua…. Trustee vacancies available, incl. Treasurer. Apply by 28 Oct, 12pm. #AGM #DisabilityInclusion

🎭 Acting Group – Come and have a go! Love drama or having fun? Join our friendly, inclusive group! Build confidence, meet new people, play games and get creative. ✨ Thursdays, 3–5pm | SW6 7SR 💌 [email protected] #ActingForAll

🎉 Fantastic news! We’ve received a £30,000 grant from the @WestonFdn to support our work with Disabled children, young people and families—creating opportunities, building confidence and independence, and amplifying young voices. 💜 aod.org.uk/30000-garfield-we…

📢 We’re hiring! Join AoD as our Our Place & Our Voice Service Manager. 💷 £37,650–£41,250 | ⏰ 35 hrs | 📍 London | Permanent. Closing 9 Oct, 3pm. Apply: aod.org.uk/jobs/our-place-an… #NowHiring #LondonJobs

Our Wheelchair User Group recently welcomed @DSC_13 to explore accessible sport opportunities. Members shared experiences, asked questions and connected with others. Want to join future meetings? Email [email protected] 💙 #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleSport

Weekly Music Jam Sessions at Our Place! Every Tuesday, 1–5pm. All welcome—play, sing or simply enjoy making music together, led by @greggkofibrown. 📍 Normand Croft School, Lillie Road, SW6 7SR. 📧 [email protected] Come along, make some music, meet new people and have fun!

London’s first Action Plan for Deaf and Disabled Londoners is out today! Proud to have hosted its official launch last week. A step towards a fairer, more accessible city. Read more: shorturl.at/1r271 #LondonDisabilityActionPlan @MayorofLondon @debs_wb

What’s on at Our Place this week! 🌿 Qi Gong – Tues 15 Sept, 11am–12pm ♿ Wheelchair Users’ Group & Boccia – Wed 16 Sept, 1–3pm 📍 Our Place, Lillie Road, SW6 7SR Everyone welcome! 💚 📧 [email protected] #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleEvents #CommunitySupport

Planning Your Visit with Confidence ♿️ We’ve worked with Sociability to create a detailed accessibility guide for Our Place, helping Disabled people plan their visit with confidence. 💙 Read the full article 👉 aod.org.uk/planning-your-vis…

Basic BSL Training – 17th September 🤟 Learn basic signs, fingerspelling, and everyday communication skills to support more inclusive interactions. Choose from our 3-hour or 1-hour practical sessions at AoD Offices. Book your place today. 🌐 aod.org.uk

📢 Office Closure Notice Our offices and phone lines will be closed on: Monday 31st August – Bank Holiday Tuesday 1st September – Staff Recess Day We’ll be back on Wednesday 2nd September If you need us in the meantime, email [email protected] Have a a wonderful long weekend!

Take a look at these pieces of art from our leaf-painting session this week! The Art Group meets at Our Place every Monday 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Join us: 7th September. Contact: [email protected] if you would like to try it out! All are welcome. #art #inclusive #creativity

📖 Help us create the Our Place Community Book! Share a story, poem, reflection, memory or something meaningful to you. Handwrite it and we’ll type it up, or send it directly to us. Contributions will be published and sold to raise funds for Our Place. [email protected]

Our Place members had a fantastic day at Lord’s Cricket Ground @homeofcricket as part of the Disability Cricket Festival! We had the opportunity to watch a visually impaired cricket demonstration, take a tour around the iconic grounds, and get involved in some fun cricket games!

📢 We’re recruiting for volunteers! 💜 Disabled people especially welcome. Adjustments available. Apply via link in bio or email [email protected] / [email protected] #Volunteering #NowRecruiting

Our In-Work Support Service helps Disabled people start, stay and thrive in paid employment. Since launching, we’ve delivered 38,000+ hours of workplace support and secured £1m+ in Access to Work funding, helping Disabled employees across London succeed. #InclusiveEmployment