November 2014 – Page 2 – UK Disability History Month

19th November to 15th December
Together Festival East London

FESTIVAL CALENDAR 12 November 2014 (to 15 January 2015) ART: Solo exhibition by Cedoux Kadima at The Hub, 123 Star Lane, London E16 4PZ. 020 3373 0750. Call for opening hours. 19 November 2014 (to 31 January 2015) ART: Together!…

Scope End the Awkward Campaign

Three short TV adverts on how to respect disabled people. Form a good talking point for discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wG_p7nc3wk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE2HgtoOE7g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX84nJoP4zc

Prospect the Union Information on 2014 UKDHM

Prospect published a briefing on UKDHM which contains some good resources that they have produced. Download it here

Resources to prevent disablist language based bullying

UKDHM Supports Anti Bullying Week 17th to 21st November 2014 The focus of this year’s Anti Bullying Week is on disabled children and young people and those with SEN who experience the highest rates of bullying and harassment in our…

Anti Bullying Week Supported by UKDHM

UKDHM Supports Anti Bullying Week 17th to 21st November 2014 UKDHM Supports Anti Bullying Week 17th to 21st November 2014 The focus of this year’s Anti Bullying Week is on disabled children and young people and those with SEN who…

Colin Barnes on Social Model of Disability producedd by UCU for Disability History Month

UCU produced a film as a contribution to Disability History Month (22 November to 22 December). We have aimed to make this film accessible to all members and welcome any feedback. Please use this film to commemorate Disability History and…

Disability Now Article Disability History Month

http://disabilitynow.org.uk/article/war-and-disability-century-conflict

Home Front Medicine and Rehabilitation in WWI

A series of accounts produced by the BBC around the fates of injured soldiers returning to Britain during the First World War.

24th November 11am–3pm
Bristol Unite SW Disabled Members’ Event

Speaker from UKDHM: Roddy Slorrach Open to the public. Unite The Union, Tony Benn House Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AY Contact to reserve a place: Karen Cole South West Regional Education and Equalities Officer e-mail: karen.cole@unitetheunion.org Direct Line: 0117 370 1274