Leeds based DPO with the aim of empowering disabled people and campaigning for disability rights. 'Womens' group: @LDPOMatriarchT 🏳️🌈🌎👨👩👧👧👐♿⚧
Leeds, England
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Leeds Disabled People’s Organisation (LDPO) retweeted
Please, share, retweet @dailytelegraph This made me physically sick @relish_hendy @paulapeters2 Check out Yorks Socialist's video!
youtu.be/HR86NFLNvJo #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZGJxtJQ1x/
Leeds Beckett University are looking for participants in a study about disabled access to nature during the pandemic. See flyer attached or visit leedsbeckettmhr.eu.qualtrics…
We are having an informal discussion about disabled parking and access for disabled drivers in Leeds City Centre on Thursday via zoom. If this effects you message us for details on how to join or see the event details on Facebook fb.me/e/1dxbYmjMz
LDPO committee went on a guided tour of the @LeedsCityMuseum Overlooked Exhibition today. A highly accessible exhibition, looking at hidden histories and a range of intersectional groups. Worth a visit!
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The London School of Economics is looking to interview disabled people over the age of 65 about their housing and care in Leeds. Please see link to flyer for further information. docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Although LDPO welcomes research into disabled people's issues we currently do not have capacity to support researchers directly in their projects. We will only share research information on projects that we consider relevant to our organisation's aims on social media.
Sharing a stall with @DpacLeeds at Central forums disability market place event today #nothingaboutuswithoutus #internationaldayofthedisabled #rightsnotcharity
We will be having a stall at the IDDP market place event on 30th November at Leeds Museum between 11 and 4pm please stop by and visit. See flyer attached for more details
We are working with Leeds DPAC to record disabled people's stories in the lead up to disability history month. If you would like to be involved in the project contact us at leedsdpo@gmail.com or leedsdpac@gmail.com
Calling all Leeds Disabled people: we want to hear your stories! Please contact us on leedsdpac@gmail.com. See our facebook video to find out what the project is about. fb.watch/gzJ1QaMAYS/
Our new committee has just met for our new term. Watch this space for new projects socials and events for disabled people in Leeds, run by disabled people for disabled people. #nothingaboutuswithoutus #Disability
We're really excited to have @mostafa_attia99 coming to speak to us about disbility and climate change at our AGM on Monday. All Leeds Disabled People and Allies welcome. Event details via Facebook: fb.me/e/40I0xUDQu
Leeds Disabled People’s Organisation (LDPO) retweeted
Today is World Mental Health Day marked each 10th October by the World Federation for Mental Health and WHO. It is an opportunity to focus on what we can do as a city and individuals to prevent mental ill health and the health care and support in place for those affected by it.
We are recruiting new committee members ready for our AGM on 24th October. If you are a disabled person living in Leeds please consider joining us. Email us as leedsdpo@gmail.com for further information.
Leeds Disabled People’s Organisation (LDPO) retweeted
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@DisabledPeople9 had a die-in outside the Conservative party conference to highlight the horrendous impact of austerity, the pandemic, social care cuts on disabled peoples lives. There are over 300,000 deaths related to austerity cuts please RT
Please retweet. Deadline for submission is 13th November.
New commission calls out to disabled people and people with long-term health conditions from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic groups to share their perspectives on the impact of the COVID-19 pendemic. Further info here: vodg.org.uk/.../vodg-commiss…
Leeds Disabled People’s Organisation (LDPO) retweeted
NEWS: ‘Not one person’ has received the new £150 cost of living payment for disabilities as DWP admits delays. It says payment will still meet the deadline. Full info...
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We're joining LeedsDPAC in celebrating key thinkers in our movement. Paul Hunt's words still ring true today. #leedsdpac #disabilityinclusion #nothingaboutuswithoutus
Leeds Disabled People’s Organisation (LDPO) retweeted
Today we're celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the UPIAS letter to the Guardian, that moved towards an understanding of how society disables us. Check out our Facebook post for more details: facebook.com/110411658482545…
