A report has been released today on the implementation of disability rights in Wales. Conducted by Disability Wales, the report was written to inform the United Nations Committee on Disability Rights’ review into the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People in the UK. Disabled people from across Wales told […]
Author: Elin Williams
A tribute to disability rights campaigner and activist, Simon Green
We are devastated at the loss of disability rights campaigner and activist Simon Green, a long-time member of our Board of Directors at Disability Wales. Simon’s impact was enormous, as Chair of Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People he campaigned tirelessly for better access and support regarding local services as well as advocating for countless individuals […]
Welsh Government Disabled People’s Employment Champions
Let’s talk about disabled people’s employment. Traditionally employment rates are significantly lower for disabled people than non-disabled people. Figures for the year ending March 2020 show the employment rate for disabled people aged 16 to 64 in Wales was 50%, compared to 81% of non-disabled people. Action is needed to close this employment gap. Given […]
Signing the Time to Change pledge
On Monday 7th February 2022, we were proud to sign the Time to Change employer pledge to change the way we think and act around mental health at work. By signing the pledge, we join hundreds of organisations in stepping up to challenge mental health stigma. The pledge was signed at an internal event where […]
Holocaust Memorial Day 2022
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, a day to mark the 77th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and an opportunity to remember all those who died in the Holocaust and other genocides around the world. Disabled people were amongst those who were first targeted by the Nazi regime, with hundreds of thousands being subject to […]
Disability Wales: A year in review
When the first lockdown occurred in March 2020, the world slowed down; streets and offices emptied and opportunities to socialise in person were paused. But as DW moved to working online and our small team expanded, recruiting people from all over Wales, our work went from strength-to-strength. Our 2021 Annual Conference and AGM offered a […]
Have your say: DW review of the UNCRDP and disability rights in Wales
Dear Members, We are conducting a review into the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People (UNCRDP) and disability rights in Wales. It is important to us that we hear from as many disabled people as possible for this so we are conducting a survey for people to share their experiences and to […]
Press Release: Launch of Election Fund for Disabled Candidates in the 2022 Local Council Elections.
Disability Wales welcomes the statement today by Rebecca Evans, Minister for Finance and Local Government, announcing the opening of the second stage of the Access to Elected Office Fund Wales. The Fund will now be open to disabled people wishing to stand for election as local councillors in the 2022 Local Government elections. It is […]
Call for evidence: Reviewing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People in Wales
Disability Wales is reviewing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People in Wales and we are looking for evidence submissions about the UNCRDP and disability rights in Wales. What is the UNCRDP? CRDP is an international human rights treaty adopted in 2006. The UK ratified (agreed to follow) CRDP in 2009. You […]
Unlocked Lives – The film premiere!
Press Release Disability Wales to launch Unlocked Lives, a film that captures disabled people’s experiences through the different waves of the pandemic Unlocked Lives is the Disability Wales video project made possible thanks to funding by The National Lottery Community Fund Wales. Premiering at an online Zoom event on Friday 17th September at 6:30pm, the […]
