@K8ifer

Mostly twitterings about disabled life. Lover of all things Vintage. Arts Worker. she/her. All views are my own.

 Dorset, UK
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Apologies if you’ve had trouble accessing our website! We’re affected by the widespread technical issues in the news, and our site is temporarily offline while a fix is put in place. We appreciate your patience and will let you know as soon as we're back online!
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🎉 DAO has appointed disabled and neurodivergent theatre-maker, playwright and social activist, @katejlovell, as our first Artistic Director! She will take creative leadership of DAO and will co-lead with CEO, @twheaterer Read more: disabilityarts.online/magazi…
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In the latest episode of Disability and… Cathy Waller talks with Jess Thom (@touretteshero) about the current issues with Access to Work. Listen to the episode in full on our website or via your usual podcast app disabilityarts.online/magazi…
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Trying to get Access tickets for one of the Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at @RoyalAlbertHall I've been on hold being told my call will be answered by the next available agent since 9am. At least tell me what number I actually am in the queue.
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I got cut off after 2 hours. I give up!
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We’re recruiting for a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of our three-year project ‘Cripping Culture: A Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’. Closing - 08 Dec Location - Hybrid (Remote + Brighton & Hove) ££ - £32K FTE disabilityarts.online/opport…
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📣We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated disabled leader to join our team as our first ever Artistic Director! 21 hours per week Remote (UK) £45K-£48K FTE Apply by 19 January. Find out more: disabilityarts.online/opport…
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A great opportunity to come and join the @disabilityarts team!
DisabilityArtsOnline@disabilityarts13 Nov 2025
Are you an experienced Project Coordinator? We’re looking for someone to support the delivery of our 3 year project ‘Cripping Culture: A Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’. 14 hours per week £32K FTE Hybrid (remote + Brighton & Hove) Apply by 8 Dec: disabilityarts.online/opport…
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🎉We’re proud to announce that @HeritageFundUK has awarded us funding for a major project to save the stories of the Disability Arts movement from being lost. Introducing ‘Cripping Culture: A Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’ ➡️ disabilityarts.online/magazi… 1/4
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The DWP has been caught cutting 9 out of 10 people's Access to Work awards The DWP is making cuts to nearly all people renewing their AtW - but it's denying it's doing this, writes @h_sharland. She spoke to Cathy Waller of Decode @disabilityarts thecanary.co/uk/analysis/202…

The DWP has been caught failing on multiple fronts over Access to Work (again)

The DWP is making cuts to nearly all people renewing their Access to Work - but it's denying it's doing this

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🚨 UPDATE - The DWP has shut down a complaints inbox for its Access to Work scheme without warning, in the latest debacle for the chaotic scheme By @h_sharland thecanary.co/uk/analysis/202…

The DWP quietly closed the complaints inbox for Access to Work and thus made it less accessible

The DWP has shut down a complaints inbox for its Access to Work scheme without warning, in the latest debacle for the chaotic scheme

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Coolio saying 'Bag of Wank' on Channel 4 breakfast show RI:SE @iainlee
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Are we repeating history? @annalandre provides a satirical take on today's disability politics. disabilityarts.online/magazi…
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Have you responded to the consultation on the 'Get Britain Working' Green Paper yet? We have compiled a page which contains our response and those from other organisations that you can use to form your own and help us #ProtectAtW. disabilityarts.online/resour…
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Please, if you can, write a letter to your MP about the current Access to Work situation. There's a handy template in the post below. Labour want to get people back into work, but the issues with ATW are making the opposite happen. #ProtectAtW
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Are you wondering how you can help fight against the changes to Access to Work? 📝 Write a letter to your MP and help us #ProtectAtW There's even a template for you to use.👇 docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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We are asking the culture sector to stand in solidarity with disabled colleagues and help us #ProtectAtW Please sign and share this open letter to Lisa Nandy (DCMS) and Liz Kendall (DWP). airtable.com/appSbdVCnzZyRIX…
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We are holding four sector support meetings for self-employed creatives/workers or employers in the arts and culture sector about the current Access to Work situation. All meetings will be live captioned and BSL interpreted. More info and tickets ↓↓ disabilityarts.online/resour…
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📢 We've compiled a page of information on issues affecting Access to Work customers and new applicants, and details on how we can help. There are also actions you can take to fight the proposed changes to Access to Work. Read now and help #ProtectAtW disabilityarts.online/resour…
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