Action On Disability@AoDisability

Committed to a vision of life beyond barriers for Disabled people 📍Based in West London

 London
aod.org.uk
Joined July 2013
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We're celebrating Disability Pride Month 💚 This year's theme, "The World Works Better With Us," celebrates the value and perspectives Disabled people bring. Watch our video to hear what Disability Pride means to staff and members of Our Place. #DisabilityPrideMonth
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📢 We’re hiring! Join AoD as our Our Place & Our Voice Service Manager. 💷 £37,650–£41,250 | ⏰ 35 hrs | 📍 London | Permanent. Closing 9 Oct, 3pm. Apply: aod.org.uk/jobs/our-place-an… #NowHiring #LondonJobs
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Our Wheelchair User Group recently welcomed @DSC_13 to explore accessible sport opportunities. Members shared experiences, asked questions and connected with others. Want to join future meetings? Email ourplace@aod.org.uk 💙 #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleSport
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Weekly Music Jam Sessions at Our Place! Every Tuesday, 1–5pm. All welcome—play, sing or simply enjoy making music together, led by @greggkofibrown. 📍 Normand Croft School, Lillie Road, SW6 7SR. 📧 ourplace@aod.org.uk Come along, make some music, meet new people and have fun!
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RT @MayorofLondon: Too many Deaf and Disabled Londoners continue to face unacceptable inequalities in our city, excluded from opportunities…
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London’s first Action Plan for Deaf and Disabled Londoners is out today! Proud to have hosted its official launch last week. A step towards a fairer, more accessible city. Read more: shorturl.at/1r271 #LondonDisabilityActionPlan @MayorofLondon @debs_wb
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What’s on at Our Place this week! 🌿 Qi Gong – Tues 15 Sept, 11am–12pm ♿ Wheelchair Users’ Group & Boccia – Wed 16 Sept, 1–3pm 📍 Our Place, Lillie Road, SW6 7SR Everyone welcome! 💚 📧 ourplace@aod.org.uk #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleEvents #CommunitySupport
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Planning Your Visit with Confidence ♿️ We’ve worked with Sociability to create a detailed accessibility guide for Our Place, helping Disabled people plan their visit with confidence. 💙 Read the full article 👉 aod.org.uk/planning-your-vis…
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Basic BSL Training – 17th September 🤟 Learn basic signs, fingerspelling, and everyday communication skills to support more inclusive interactions. Choose from our 3-hour or 1-hour practical sessions at AoD Offices. Book your place today. 🌐 aod.org.uk
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📢 Office Closure Notice Our offices and phone lines will be closed on: Monday 31st August – Bank Holiday Tuesday 1st September – Staff Recess Day We’ll be back on Wednesday 2nd September If you need us in the meantime, email info@aod.org.uk Have a a wonderful long weekend!
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Take a look at these pieces of art from our leaf-painting session this week! The Art Group meets at Our Place every Monday 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Join us: 7th September. Contact: ourplace@aod.org.uk if you would like to try it out! All are welcome. #art #inclusive #creativity
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📖 Help us create the Our Place Community Book! Share a story, poem, reflection, memory or something meaningful to you. Handwrite it and we’ll type it up, or send it directly to us. Contributions will be published and sold to raise funds for Our Place. ourplace@aod.org.uk
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Our Place members had a fantastic day at Lord’s Cricket Ground @homeofcricket as part of the Disability Cricket Festival! We had the opportunity to watch a visually impaired cricket demonstration, take a tour around the iconic grounds, and get involved in some fun cricket games!
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📢 We’re recruiting for volunteers! 💜 Disabled people especially welcome. Adjustments available. Apply via link in bio or email info@aod.org.uk / ourplace@aod.org.uk #Volunteering #NowRecruiting
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Our In-Work Support Service helps Disabled people start, stay and thrive in paid employment. Since launching, we’ve delivered 38,000+ hours of workplace support and secured £1m+ in Access to Work funding, helping Disabled employees across London succeed. #InclusiveEmployment
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Our Place hosted a fantastic Summer Party for 25 members last Friday! ☀️ A lovely afternoon of food, music and great company. Huge thanks to @InnerVisionOrch for a brilliant performance, and to everyone who made it so special! #OurPlace #ActionOnDisability #SummerParty
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🎉 New Self-Directed Support Service! AoD is now delivering free support for Hammersmith & Fulham residents, helping with Personal Budgets, PAs, providers, advice and training. 📧 info@aod.org.uk #DisabilitySupport #IndependentLiving #HammersmithAndFulham
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Disability Equality & Co-production Training – 20th August. Learn practical ways to work with Disabled people as equal partners and create more inclusive services. CPD Certified (6 hours). 🕘 9am–5pm. Book now: aod.org.uk #CoProduction #DisabilityEquality
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🌟 Thanks to everyone who visited our stall at last week's Volunteer Fair at the Macbeth Centre with @HFVC Passionate about supporting your community? Volunteer with Action on Disability—we'd love to have you. 👉 aod.org.uk/join-us/volunteer… #Volunteering #DisabilityInclusion
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Disability Equality Training – 13th August 🌟 Learn about the Social Model of Disability, the Equality Act 2010, and inclusive workplaces. Practical half-day and full-day sessions available for teams. Get in touch to book. 🌐 aod.org.uk 📧 info@aod.org.uk
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Apply now for the 2027 TCS London Marathon Disability Ballot! If you secure a place and want to fundraise for Action on Disability (AoD), we’d love your support. Every mile helps Disabled people live independently. Apply by 24 Aug, 11:59pm: tinyurl.com/3kek74wx
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