Merry Cross @merryx24.bsky.social She/her. Disability activist, ancient old crone, cat lover, poet. Absolutely pro all humans and anti all isms.
Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru/Neurodivergence Wales @ndwales.bsky.social NiwrowahaniaethCymru.org / NeurodivergenceWales.org
Diben y Tîm yw helpu i wella bywydau pobl niwrowahanol yng Nghymru.
The purpose of the Team is to help improve the lives of neurodivergent people in Wales.
Women's Equality Network (WEN) Wales @wenwales.bsky.social We are Women’s Equality Network Wales.
Our vision is a Wales free from gender discrimination.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social We imagine a world where all lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people are free to be themselves 🌈
Jon Sparkes @jonsparkes.bsky.social Chief Executive of Mencap the national learning disability charity. All views expressed here are personal views.
Reach Volunteering @reachvolunteering.org.uk Reach Volunteering is a skills-based volunteering charity. If you would like to volunteer and have 3+ years' experience, we connect you with charities and groups needing your skills to tackle some of society's biggest issues.
Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social We use our insight, expertise, campaigns and The National Lottery & DCMS funds to ensure that everyone feels able to take part in sport and physical activity.
www.sportengland.org
This Girl Can @thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social No one gets to choose how you exercise other than you. And whatever that looks like, we think it’s worth celebrating #ThisGirlCan. Powered by The National Lottery.
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Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap @engagedroadmap.bsky.social Co-Creating Ireland's Public Involvement in Open Research Roadmap
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Co-production Network for Wales @copronetwales.bsky.social We want a fairer, more sustainable Wales where everyone has a voice that's heard. Come and join us!
https://linktr.ee/copronetwales
Equal Power Equal Voice Mentoring Programme @epev.bsky.social Equal Power Equal Voice is a mentoring programme aiming to increase diversity of representation in public and political life in Wales, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Welsh Government.
https://epev.cymru/
European Court of Human Rights @echr.coe.int The European Court of Human Rights is an international court set up in 1959. It rules on individual or State applications alleging violations of the civil and political rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.
www.echr.coe.int
Centre for Adult Social Care Research @careresearchwales.bsky.social Centre for Adult Social Care Research (CARE) based at Spark|Sbarc Research Park, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. Funded by Health and Care Research Wales @researchWales
Building the evidence base to improve adult social care in Wales.
@allwalesforum.bsky.social @allwalesforum.bsky.social
DPAC Cymru - Disabled People Against Cuts Cymru @dpac-cymru.bsky.social Grassroots group campaigning for our rights as disabled people.
Hawliau, nid Cardod 🏴
https://dpac.cymru | dpac.cymru@gmail.com | @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social
MHM Wales @mhmwales.bsky.social Mental Health Matters Wales supports mental wellbeing through advocacy, counselling & community services. Donate at www.mhmwales.org.uk
Connect with us https://linktr.ee/mhmwales
Ruth Northway @ruthnorth.bsky.social Retired Professor of Learning Disability Nursing. Fellow of RCN, QNI and LSW. Likes running marathons
@ffion1997.bsky.social @ffion1997.bsky.social
Bild @bild.org.uk Bild (British Institute of Learning Disabilities) is a national charity working toward a society where everyone has the same rights and opportunities.
www.bild.org.uk
Down Syndrome Education International @down-syndrome.org DSE works to improve education for children with Down syndrome everywhere.
Campaign for Freedom of Information @campaignfoi.bsky.social We seek to improve and defend freedom of information in support of a more vibrant and open democracy.
Digital Inclusion Wales | Cynhwysiant Digidol Cymru @diwcdc.bsky.social Prosiect cynhwysiant digidol Llywodraeth Cymru, wedi'i ddarparu gan
@cwmpas.bsky.social / Welsh Government digital inclusion project, delivered by @cwmpas.bsky.social
Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social News, articles and debate for professionals working with people with a learning disability and autistic people.
https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/
RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum @rcnldnursing.bsky.social Members of the RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum Steering Committee account to share RCN and Learning Disability Nursing info. Further info about the forum can be found here https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/Forums/Learning-Disability-Nursing-Forum
Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social Working to make Wales the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn, love and work. RTs are not endorsements.
Disability Wales @disabilitywales.bsky.social The national membership body of Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) in Wales, striving for the rights of all disabled people.
Y corff aelodaeth cenedlaethol ar gyfer Sefydliadau Pobl Anabl yng Nghymru, sy’n ymdrechu dros hawliau pob person anabl.
Kurtis1895 @kurt1895.bsky.social Gamer and Cardiff City Fan 💙🏴
Rhian Davies @dwrhian.bsky.social Chief Executive: Disability Wales www.disabilitywales.org
Trustee: Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Member: Disability Rights Taskforce
Victoria Waller @victoriagigbudcym.bsky.social Ambassador for Gig Buddies Cymru, part of Learning Disability Wales
All Wales People 1st @allwalespeople1st.bsky.social Uniting the voice of self-advocacy groups in Wales to improve the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Cyfuno llais grwpiau hunan-eiriolaeth yng Nghymru
https://linktr.ee/allwalespeople1st
Tracey @traceyawpf.bsky.social Engagement Manager at All Wales People First
Joe Powell @awpfceo.bsky.social CEO of All Wales People First
Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social Cities of London & Westminster MP, Labour and Co-operative. Email rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk
Beth🌻 Spectrum Scribbles🌻 @bethanreesnd.bsky.social 🌻 Autistic & ADHD
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🌻 Writing featured in @mslexia Happiful @the-independent @bbccymruwales
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Caerphilly People First @caerphillypf.bsky.social Caerphilly People First aims to support all people with learning disabilities in Caerphilly County Borough area with training, information and promotion of self advocacy. It is a user-led organisation.
Ffion Poole @executiveffioncpf.bsky.social Executive assistant at Caerphilly people first
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https://www.caerphillypeoplefirst.org.uk
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social Award-winning journalism for schools, including news, analysis, research reviews and teaching and learning guides.
EasyReadWales @easyreadwales.bsky.social Experts in turning complex information into accessible Easy Read in English and Welsh. Contact us for a quote: easyread@ldw.org.uk. Part of Learning Disability Wales. #EasyRead #AccessibleInformation #Charity
➡️ https://www.easyread.wales/
Opening Doors @openingdoorsld.bsky.social A charity run by and for people with learning disbailities in Norfolk
@gerraintgriff.bsky.social @gerraintgriff.bsky.social
Anna Moyer @annamoyer.bsky.social Down syndrome researcher, disability advocate, cat mom & knitter | PhD in Roger Reeves lab at Hopkins Medicine | Postdoc in Summer Thyme's lab at UMass Chan | creator of accessiblechef.com 🧶🐱🧬🧬🧬
Rightful Lives @rightfullives.bsky.social A UK based creative campaign and community focussed on the Human Rights of Autistic people and people with Learning Disabilities.
www.rightfullives.org.uk
Aydan Suphi @inclusionista.bsky.social Speech and Language Therapy, Higher Education, Social justice, #PhD journey. #bskySpeechies
Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social Research Fellow at the Family Wellbeing Research Team @ Uni of York, UK. Perinatal mental health, loneliness, and addressing the social determinants of mental illness. Mum + lover of the outdoors. Views my own. http://lonelyparents.org
SquarePeg Training @squarepegtraining.bsky.social Founder Prof. Karen Watchman. Learning/intellectual disability and dementia online & in-person co-developed training delivery. Social enterprise based in Scotland with global reach. https://squarepegtraining.co.uk/
Digital Lifeline Research @digitallifeline.bsky.social Updates from #DigitalLifeline project at #ManMetUni in collaboration #ARC, #GoodThingsFoundation, #LearningDisabilityEngland, and #SeeAbility. Funded by #NIHR
Learning Disabilities & Autism at Manchester Met @learningmet.bsky.social We do research with people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and their families. We are committed to social justice and more equal research practice.
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Campaign for Disability Justice @campaignfdj.bsky.social A UK-wide campaign run by Disabled people, for Disabled people, run by a local charity @inclusionbarnet.bsky.social
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Melissa Kirby @drmkirby.bsky.social Researcher @ University of Leeds & University of Warwick | Participatory research with people with learning disabilities/autistic people | arts-based and creative methods | singer and choir facilitator
Junior Einsteins Science Club® @junioreinsteins.bsky.social Award-winning Science events for kids. Founded Ireland☘️ Scientist, Mum, speaker United Nations 🇺🇳 Fun, messy, screen-free hands-on, STEM fun Ireland 🇮🇪 UK 🇬🇧 Canada 🇨🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Ukraine 🇺🇦 International Schools partnerships. Franchise.
SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social Supporting people to live, love, thrive and belong for 225 years.
https://www.seeability.org/
#WeSeeAbility
Down's Syndrome Association @dsa-uk.bsky.social We are a national organisation, committed to improving quality of life for people who have Down’s syndrome, promoting their right to be included on a full and equal basis with others.
Andrea Meek @andreameek.bsky.social Learning Disability and Supported Employment researcher in Wales.
Roller Coaster rider.🎢
Often found near the sea 🌊
Community Living Magazine @communitylivingmagazine.com Independent magazine founded 35 years ago to uphold the right of people to thrive in their community.
https://communitylivingmagazine.com/
#LearningDisability #HumanRights #Inclusion
Ed @sabasalman.com
Shared Lives Plus @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social The UK charity for supportive shared living - #SharedLives and
#Homeshare
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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social A social enterprise that creates opportunities for people to thrive in healthy, caring communities. Visit: https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/
Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social Self advocacy charity working with people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Working hard to create a society that is fair and inclusive for all.
darrentigerlion (also on Twitter) @darrentigerlion.bsky.social
@david-s.bsky.social @david-s.bsky.social Disability, mental health, politics, technology.
YourSymbols @yoursymbols.bsky.social YourSymbols, led by Dean Milner-Bell is a tailored approach to have your own branded or subject specific easy-to-understand visual information.
Cymorth Cymru @cymorthcymru.bsky.social Cymorth Cymru is the representative body for providers of homelessness, housing and support services in Wales. We act as the voice of the sector, influencing the development and implementation of policy, legislation and practice.
Dr Dawn Cavanagh @dawnc05.bsky.social LD Researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Lives in Wales.
Stolen Lives. https://stolenlives.blog
Son with learning disability, autism, ADHD and epilepsy.
Autistic herself.
Zoe Richards @zoeric12.bsky.social CEO of organisation. Theatre lover. Here for a laugh
Campaign 4 Change @c4cgroup.bsky.social Self Advocacy Group, focused on rights of people with learning disabilities and autistic people - campaigning on local and national issues #EqualRights #OrdinaryLives
Emma Vogelmann @emma-vogelmann.bsky.social 🎙 Host of The Wheelchair Activist podcast | Disabled rights campaigner | Head of Policy at Transport for All | Passionate about authentic disabled representation | 🐾 Dog mom
Views my own. www.thewheelchairactivist.com/
GoFundMe https://gofund.me/4426dc94
Ciara Lawrence @ciarale01.bsky.social Learning disability campaigner and podcaster
ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social The membership association for learning disability and autism support providers.
Ask us about membership, training, DBS checks, qualifications, Active Support and research.
Changing thinking, changing practice, changing lives.
Dr Jess Mannion @drjessmannion.bsky.social Research Fellow at the University of Leeds. Research on disability studies, action research, & the arts. ADHDer. Working class academic.
Mencap @mencap.org.uk Supporting people with a learning disability to live their lives to the full💜
Find out more: linktr.ee/mencap
Sandy Costall @costallsandy.bsky.social Learning Disability Nurse, Parent Carer of son with Downs Syndrome. Passionate about improving health inequalities and empowering people with a learning disability. Sharing information. Join the journey.
Norwich Community Learning Disabilities Team @cldt-city.bsky.social Joint Specialist Community Learning Disabilities Team based in Norwich, working with people with learning disabilities aged 18 and over.
Michael Graham (he/him) @michaelgraham.bsky.social Social worker doing practice quality assurance at @hertscc.bsky.social . Doctoral candidate at The Tavistock & Portman 🧑🏻🎓 researching social justice. Visiting Lecturer. Dyslexic 🧠 Moomin fanatic 💙 Podcast addict 🎧 @Unison.org.uk ✊🏻 member
💙 Dr Mel 💙 @drkittington.bsky.social 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 🏳️🌈 Autistic and (very) proud! Polymath: PhD, masters, and three bachelors. I love cats and dinosaurs.
Autigender, non-conforming, neurodivergent atheist 🦖🐈🦉🚉
Katrina Bannigan @katrinabannigan.bsky.social Behavioural Activation for Depression (BeatIt2) in adults with severe learning disabilities, University of Glasgow
Founder and facilitator of the Occupational Therapy Writing Group
@OTWG_GCU
The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social We are an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds, UK. Find out more on our website: https://advonet.org.uk
Housing LIN @housinglin.bsky.social Supporting housing, health, and social care professionals by connecting people, ideas, and resources. Sharing market insights and intelligence.
Turning Point 💙 @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social Whether you come to us with drug or alcohol issues, a mental health concern, or a learning disability, we can provide the free and confidential support you need ♥
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/
British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social The official Bluesky account for the British Association of Social Workers. We are the UK's largest professional association for social work.
Sibs @sibs.org.uk Sibs is the UK charity dedicated to supporting siblings of disabled children and adults. www.sibs.org.uk
Sense @sensecharity.bsky.social We’re here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs.
Sameer Kankali Ⓥ☮✌🏼🌱💚🍉🐸🐮🐷📚📖♟️✊🏼 @sameerkankali.bsky.social MUNDUS SINE CAESARIBUS 💙🦋
#Activist #HumanRights #AnimalRights #UBI #ClimateChange #Books #Tech #Poker #Chess
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Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk The disabled-led group breaking down barriers and transforming the transport system so disabled people can travel with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence.
Join our community for transport justice: https://www.transportforall.org.uk
BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social We are the voice of learning disability nursing here at Birmingham City University. This space is to share exciting news and good practice from our field.
https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nursing-learning-disability-bsc-hons-2025-26
Karen Grant @karengrant2.bsky.social Group Director of Nursing for Women, Children, Cancer Care & Clinical support services. University Hospitals Dorest
Michelle Pilling @michellepilling.bsky.social Senior appointments - NHS Chair, NED, ICB Chairs @NHSEngland -social justice - kindness - positivity - health inequalities - Own views
Dr. Amy Drahota @amydrahota.bsky.social Associate Professor in Health & Care Evidence & Evaluation, University of Portsmouth. Interested in: health & care of older adults; falls and injury prevention; equity, diversity, & inclusion in research.
Gina Patel 💙 (She/her) @ginapatel.co.uk Award winning South Asian Disabled Advocate and TED❌ Speaker, Own views
Contact me
gina@ginapatel.co.uk
#WWFC🐺 #LoveOurNHS
Healthwatch Leeds @healthwatchleeds.bsky.social Your local health and care champion. We listen to your feedback about NHS or social care services and help improve those services.
Get in touch:
0113 898 0035
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Jen @jenamynatasha.bsky.social Social Worker, Animal Lover, Crafty Kitchen Witch, almost a Nanna.
Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social Learning Disability England is a movement for change. Our members are people with learning disabilities, families, & organisations. We work for human rights, equality & good lives.
https://www.learningdisabilityengland.org.uk/
Photosymbols @photosymbols.bsky.social The popular photo library featuring actors with learning disabilities.
Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social Professional landscape photographer focused on Chicago and Ireland. My website is BarryButlerPhotography.com for prints, books and calendars.
David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social Mental health awareness advocate. Down syndrome advocate. Game designer.
Bluesky @bsky.app official Bluesky account (check username👆)
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