The Social Model of Disability is one of our main values here at Disability Wales. We work tirelessly to promote the understanding, adoption and implementation of the Social Model throughout Wales. We know that everyone’s relationship with the Social Model will differ and we believe it’s important to highlight the experiences of those who have […]
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Press release: Report finds worsening violations of disabled people’s rights
UK Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations have today launched a scathing report evaluating the government’s performance seven years on from a United Nations finding of grave and systematic violations of disabled people’s rights due to austerity and welfare reform. Kamran Mallick, Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK said, “The evidence is clear, the situation has […]
Press release: Government hides from UN over treatment of disabled people
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Disability organisations have criticised the government’s decision not to give evidence to a United Nations inquiry as showing contempt for disabled people. The inquiry evidence session, taking place in Geneva on 28 August, is part of a follow up to the special investigation carried out by the UN’s committee responsible for the […]
Challenging Stereotypes, Changing Society: Disabled People and the Media
Hold the front page! Disability Wales Annual Conference and AGM is coming to Cardiff on Tuesday 17 October 2023. Join us at Glamorgan County Cricket Club and online as we consider the representation and portrayal of disabled people in the media. Over the years, news stories and media features about disabled people have seldom been […]
Report launch – Barely Surviving: The Impact of the Cost-of-Living Crisis on Disabled People in Wales
Today, on 10th July 2023, Disability Wales launches its report ‘Barely Surviving’: The Impact of the Cost-of-Living Crisis on Disabled People in Wales. This report is dedicated to the memory of the disabled people who have lost their lives during the cost-of-living crisis. It has been difficult to escape the cost-of-living crisis, but the reality […]
Become an appointed Board Member of Disability Wales
Are you passionate about disability rights and equality? Can you bring fresh ideas to the table to help drive our organisation forward and give a greater voice to disabled people across Wales? The future is exciting here at Disability Wales and you could be a part of it by applying to become an appointed Board […]
Press Release: Disabled People’s Organisations demand full disclosure in COVID Inquiry
PRESS RELEASE 6 JUNE 2023 DISABLED PEOPLE’S ORGANISATIONS DEMAND FULL DISCLOSURE IN COVID INQUIRY At a preliminary hearing of Module 2 of the Covid Inquiry on 6 June 2023 four national Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs): Disability Action Northern Ireland, Disability Rights UK, Disability Wales and Inclusion Scotland have argued for full disclosure of Government Whatsapps and […]
Working as an intern at Disability Wales: Rosie’s experience
Over the years, we have welcomed many interns to join the DW team to give them the opportunity to learn more about what we do and gain hands on experience in all aspects of our organisation. Our latest recruit was Rosie, a final year Cardiff University student. Having just moved into our new home in […]
Press Release: UK Covid-19 Inquiry – 29/03/2023
UK COVID-19 Inquiry to hear directly about the experiences of disabled people and their families during the pandemic The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future. The Inquiry is Chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, a former Court of […]
Join See Around Britain as a Part-time Admin and Marketing Researcher
See Around Britain is looking for a Part-time Admin and Marketing Researcher based in West Wales, including Swansea and Neath and Port Talbot. See Around Britain (SAB) is a disabled-run charity based near Carmarthen. It runs a website and app which offer information for both residents and tourists of many attractions and points of interest, and […]
