We know that for smaller creative groups, the thought of accessibility can be overwhelming, but it doesn't need to be! That's why we've co-produced this Toolkit with DPOs, d/Deaf and Disabled people to give you tips on making your space inclusive for all! www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/en...

Want to find out more about Lived Experience Leadership? What is? How can you support Lex Leaders? Join us live on Thursday, or watch the recording whenever you want as part of our new FREE mini online course. app.forumm.to/event/a747d3... #LivedExperience #Leadership #LexLeadership

WebiNeve: An introduction to Lex Leadership

Find out about an exciting new way of thinking about lived experience of marginalisation to ensure it is at the heart of leadership and decision-making

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Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge@theverge.com · last yr.

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

As a Disabled-led business, we know the barriers to Disabled people working aren't going to be solved by this. Reducing the 1yr+ waiting list for Access to Work could. Reducing NHS waiting times for treatment could. Making sure employers provide necessary accommodations could.

Lee Hurley@hleehurley.com · 12mo ago

This is so fucking stupid

We have reached a point where the dehumanisation of marginalised people is normalised. This is terrifying.

Stop Funding Hate@stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 12mo ago

In the same announcement, Ofcom revealed that it was also choosing not to investigate the airing of a clear anti-trans slur on GB News. In fact, Ofcom has quite a track record here... /3

At Lex Scotland we know wealth inequality is a serious issue, and leads to marginalisation. It also means marginalised people don't have the services and supports they need.

Scottish Greens@scottishgreens.org · last yr.

Should aristocrats get blank cheques while the poorest have bailiffs at the door? @ross-greer.bsky.social ⤵️

#LexLeaders aren't just CEOs and bosses. They are also leaders in our communities. Peaceful protest is a vital part of being able to influence change on the things that impact us and matter to us.

Amnesty International UK@amnestyuk.bsky.social · last yr.

700+ arrested. 70 charged with terrorism-related offenses for holding a placard. Amnesty International calls it for what it is: absurd and unlawful. We can't let this go unchallenged. Sign the letter: www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/end-...

A great opportunity for those impacted by the criminal justice system

Next Chapter Scotland@nextchapterscotland.org.uk · last yr.

Looking for someone who really listens? Our Listening Ear service offers weekly chats with trained Psychology & Counselling students. A safe, no-pressure space for anyone affected by the justice system. 💬 Get in touch | places are limited. 🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk

As a trans-led organisation, we will be continuing to acknowledge and support trans people. Watch this space for some free training coming soon!

Senthorun S. Raj@senthorun.bsky.social · last yr.

“The word ‘transgender’ is only used in the title of the LGBT section, and is not found anywhere else in the document.” The censorship is institutionalised transphobia. Despite what courts/politicians claim, the term “biological sex” does not have a simple meaning. Young people deserve much better!

“The causes of NSD are not yet fully understood. Some people blame environmental factors, or a lack of vaccines, but we do know that genetics play an important part. This means that if you have neurotypical family members, that does place your child at increased risk.”

Every parent’s worst nightmare! Could your child be neurotypical?

Autistic parents have been warned to be vigilant for signs that their child could be afflicted with Neurotypical Spectrum Disorder, or NSD. Speaking in front of a parliamentary group, paediatrician Li...

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Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos on protest ⬇️ The crackdown on our right to protest started with rhetoric- ministers saying peaceful protests are “hate marches”. Now it’s in policy, expanding police powers to crackdown on our right to speak truth to power.

Still time to sign up for this! If you can't join us live, everyone who registers will have access to the recording afterwards

Lex Scotland@lexscotland.bsky.social · last yr.

Free webinar to launch the Scotland Lex Leaders Network 31st July! Guest speaker Mark Fabian on co-production in institutions & organisations, and hear about the findings of our coproduction process to design the network. Find out more and register here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/9lvntdzKx5...

As someone who worked in schools under section 28 back in the 1990s, this sounds far too familiar...

QueerAF@wearequeeraf.com · last yr.

4/ Supreme Court ruling could be taught to children The guidance also sets out that schools should teach what laws apply to the gender-critical dog whistle 'biological sex' - a term, which still doesn't have a specific legal definition.

Today we're launching our new report, ‘Still Complicated’, the follow-up to our 2015 ‘Complicated?’ report, exploring bi+ people's experiences of services and recommendations for how they could be supported better 🩷💜💙 Find out more & read it here: www.equality-network.org/still-compli...

African Rainbow Family is looking for people who are dynamic passionately committed to upholding the rights of LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum at a critical time for the future of the asylum system and the rights of refugees. Please click on link below: https://loom.ly/tZMGmtk

This day/week aims to raise awareness and understanding of non-binary people. Here in the UK non-binary people lack legal recognition, face barriers to accessing healthcare and other spaces which are divided in binary categories, increasing hate crime and discrimination in employment and services.

Register now to join us live on the day, or if you can't make it, everyone who registers will get access to the recording after the event!

Lex Scotland@lexscotland.bsky.social · last yr.

Free webinar to launch the Scotland Lex Leaders Network 31st July! Guest speaker Mark Fabian on co-production in institutions & organisations, and hear about the findings of our coproduction process to design the network. Find out more and register here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/9lvntdzKx5...

Learn about the coproduction of our Scotland Lex Leaders Network at our launch event 31st July! Insights from our members on what #LexLeaders need & how to support them. If you can't join us on the day, you can register to access a recording after the event book.plinth.org.uk/e/9lvntdzKx5...

A safe place to share experiences and know it will be helping. Thanks @transactualuk.bsky.social

TransActual@transactualuk.bsky.social · last yr.

If you have been stopped, challenged or harassed when using a single-sex space (such as toilets or changing rooms) since the UK's Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act. We need to hear from you. Let us know at: tinyurl.com/ReportALoo25 #Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #Queer #LGBTQIA #TransAlly

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, conducted a visit to the United Kingdom from 30 June to 4 July 2025, and a report was released today, including his thoughts on the state of trans rights in the UK at the moment. Read more here: www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Free webinar to launch the Scotland Lex Leaders Network 31st July! Guest speaker Mark Fabian on co-production in institutions & organisations, and hear about the findings of our coproduction process to design the network. Find out more and register here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/9lvntdzKx5...

As an Autistic led organisation, this is just far too accurate for comfort! Dread to think what the Lex Scotland attic holds...

The Daily Tism@thedailytism.com · last yr.

“This is something healthy and sustainable that I can keep up forever,” she added. “If I play my cards right, my sister might even let me come to her hen do! We just can’t do predrinks in my attic, for obvious reasons.”

“This is something healthy and sustainable that I can keep up forever,” she added. “If I play my cards right, my sister might even let me come to her hen do! We just can’t do predrinks in my attic, for obvious reasons.”

Autistic woman masks flawlessly as portrait in her attic grows increasingly haggard

An autistic woman is reportedly so good at masking she is frequently mistaken for a neurotypical – while the monstrous portrait in her attic withers and decays at an alarming rate. Mary Walker, 33, no...

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News is swirling around about the chaotic concessions and bill push-through yesterday. But what are the actual changes and how will they impact you? Our Welfare Policy Officer, Ken Butler takes you through it all in this piece👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/governm...

Government Avoids Welfare Reform Bill Defeat After Last Minute PIP

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The Supreme Court ruling and the draft EHRC Statutory Code has left trans people in the UK feeling scared and confused. To help you navigate this nightmare, we've created a Know Your Rights resource: transactual.org.uk/know-your-rights #Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #Queer #TransAlly #LGBTQ

Unlikely this will be anywhere near as widely reported as the initial ban advice, so let's make sure as many people are aware of this as possible

“Already in the last six years homelessness among disabled families has risen by 75%. What’s going to happen when people can’t use their PIP or the health component of their Universal credit to top up their rent and bills?” Susanna Reid

📣 Action: Responding to rolling news from Palestine 📣 How should we process coverage of the genocide in Palestine? Can we bear witness when instinct tells us to look away? Can we turn our horror into practical action? Join this event sharing local actions for Palestine & how you can get involved 👇

The word 'gaslighting' gets thrown about a lot these days, but it is genuinely the correct word to describe what the EHRC is doing. A form of abuse characterised by systematic attempts to make someone doubt their sanity, by insisting reality is different from what they know to be true.

A useful resource for UK trans folks (and allies!)

Marty Hades 🔥💀@smartypantsmarty.com · last yr.

I just received a message letting me know about a successful use of this email template. The venue initially seemed to be following EHRC ‘interim guidance’ after an initial phone enquiry. Following up using this caused the venue to make a complete U-turn with written confirmation 🙌