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Our final awards: Colleague Network Community Group Workplace Champion The winners will be announced at our ceremony in April, hosted by Ade Adepitan ✨ scope.org.uk/awards/scope-aw…
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Our next awards: Celebrity Role Model Customer Inclusion Purple Pioneer
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Introducing the nominees for the 2026 Scope Awards!💜 Up first: Local Service Media Moment Social Media Influencer
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Positive disability representation is definite Faithful behaviour ❤ It’s so important for transforming attitudes, giving viewers a better understanding of the lives, talent, and potential of disabled people. Image: BBC/Studio Lambert/Mark Mainz
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❄️ Our team is logging off for our holiday break, and we’ll be back on Monday 5 January. 📞 This time of year can be happy and joyful. But it can also be difficult. If you need some support, there are people you can speak to ⬇️
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Introducing our judges for the 2026 #ScopeAwards! 🏆 We’re thrilled to have such a talented bunch working hard to choose our winners. Judging will begin when the shortlist is announced in February, but for now, let’s hear it for our wonderful panel 👇
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Nearly half of disabled people in the UK feel it’s harder to get or keep a job, and to progress in their careers. This comes from new research by the Business Disability Forum.
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Across the UK, disabled people are facing rising costs and changes to benefits. Many are being pushed into poverty. Nada, a single mum and social worker, was suddenly struck by chronic pain. This forced her to leave her job and face financial hardship.
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It’s International Day of Disabled People! So, let’s come together for disability equality, not just for today, but every day 💜🧵 #IDoDP #IDPD
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Would you work the rest of 2025 for free? 📅 Today is Disability Pay Gap Day, meaning that's effectively what disabled workers will do. @The_TUC found that disabled workers, on average, earn £4,081 less than non-disabled workers. The equivalent of 49 days without pay.
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💢 Disabled people are being hit by benefit cuts, negative attitudes, and employment barriers like we're Joe Marler's head. It's time to change the game 🏰
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There are a million disabled people who want to work but are denied the opportunity. Sir Charlie Mayfield’s new report highlights many of the barriers they face 🚧 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v8…
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This Halloween, we're challenging these lazy tropes and stereotypes. Films shouldn't reinforce the negative attitudes holding disabled people back. Let’s make space for disabled voices, authentic characters, and inclusive scares 🦇 And on that note, your annual reminder ⬇️
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But these portrayals reflect society's fears. Not disabled people's realities.
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From silent films to slasher flicks, disability is often used as a shortcut to scare. We're portrayed as villains or monsters. And violently vengeful or bad omens.
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🎃 Scary stories are part of Halloween. But scarier still are the stereotypes horror films have used to portray disability. Let's talk about it 🧵
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You may have seen rumours about the future of the Motability scheme. So far, the government has not confirmed any changes. But let's be clear. Life already costs more when you're disabled. Making Motability harder to access or afford will rob freedom from disabled people ❌
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👟 Why buy a pair of shoes if you only need one? Well, for many disabled people, it’s the only option. Paralympian Stef Reid is asking retailers to make this easier. “I want retailers to match their inclusive imagery with the actual buying experience.” bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewn…
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The disability employment rate has not improved since 2019. Why is that? There are so many disabled people who can and want to work but face barriers to employment. Such as the negative attitudes of employers and a lack of flexibility.
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‘Too young’ to be disabled? There's no such thing! You can be disabled from birth, or became disabled at any age. And wherever you are, you have every right to ask for what you need. Whether you’re starting at uni, looking for a new job, or just living your life.
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Travelling by tube can be tricky for disabled people. And negative attitudes from other passengers can make the problem worse. @TFL are trialling a new approach to change this, getting more passengers to offer priority seats to those who need them most. metro.co.uk/2025/09/16/pregn…
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Disability isn't something to feel awkward about. For 1 in 4 of us, it’s just part of our everyday lives. What makes things harder are the barriers around us. Changing that starts with talking about it. By listening to disabled people, and by being willing to learn.
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🚨 New research from @TrussellTrust reveals something alarming: 3 in 4 people referred to Trussell food banks are disabled. It's a tough statistic to comprehend. But it's the tougher reality facing many disabled people in poverty.
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Nominate your equality champions! Nominations for the Scope Awards close this Sunday, 14 September. Let us know who you think deserves some recognition for their work in promoting disability equality 💜 scope.org.uk/awards
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📣 We don’t need your pity. We need solidarity, action, and equality. Allyship means listening to disabled voices and learning from them. It means challenging ableism and inaccessibility, and fighting for equality and justice. Pity leaves us behind. Allyship moves us forward.
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On a date. At work. Starting a new class. When you're deciding what to tell people about your condition or impairment - that's up to you. Curiosity is no excuse for intrusion ❌
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💡 Energy bills are set to rise yet again. It's another increase that disabled people simply can't afford. Samantha keeps foil blankets on hand for emergencies, like her energy supply being cut off because she can't afford it. "You end up just being quiet and suffering."
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The fuel poverty gap has nearly doubled since 2020. Millions of people across the country cannot afford the energy they need to live healthily. scope.org.uk/news-and-storie…
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“It’s not just ramps, lifts, or hearing loops that make a destination truly accessible. It’s how a place makes you feel.” Here’s how travelling can become a more positive experience for disabled people, as told by @CarrieALightley 🌎 cntraveller.com/article/what…
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🎙️ Podcasts, film, radio, TV. Anywhere you’ve seen or heard a powerful moment of disability equality in the media, we want to know about it! Nominate your favourite Media Moment for a Scope Award before Sunday 14 September 💜 scope.org.uk/awards/how-to-e…
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🛑 More than a million disabled people in the UK can and want to work but are denied the chance. Not because they lack skills or ambition. But because of inaccessible workplaces, negative attitudes, and systems not designed for them. ❌ It’s inequality.
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Ready to run for disability equality? Lace up with #TeamScope for the iconic 2026 TCS London Marathon. And join our movement for change 👇 scope.org.uk/events/london-m…
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Disability Pride Month may be just July. But Disability Pride is a vibe for the whole year. It matters, for everyone. So we’ll keep fighting for it 💜 Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, @Adam_Pearson ✨
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✨ “Every one of us deserves to feel proud.” At our Disability Pride Month event at the Senedd, we had the privilege of hearing from Steph about her employment journey. This section of her speech had many of us feeling emotional. Thank you, Steph 💜
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Come with us to the V&A! ✨ We visited the Design and Disability exhibition with Jameisha Prescod, to see the incredible work on display by disabled artists and creators. The whole exhibition is also very accessible, including BSL videos, seating, and spacious layout. @V_and_A
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Nominations are open for the 2026 #ScopeAwards! ✨ Who are the disability equality champions you want to celebrate? Submit your nomination today at our website! scope.org.uk/awards With thanks to @TumiSotire for this lovely video 💜
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🚨MPs will vote again today on the Universal Credit (UC) Bill, which proposes devastating cuts to UC. MPs email inboxes have been filled by campaigners. And it's been working. But we can't stop now. We still have the power to influence their votes.
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Disability benefits are a lifeline for disabled people who face extra costs. Yet the government plans to slash them ✂️ As @Adam_Pearson said at the Scope Awards in May, they aren't a 'perk'. They're vital.
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Despite pausing plans to cut PIP, the government is continuing with devastating cuts to Universal Credit ✂️ This will still plunge many more disabled people into poverty. We urge the government to withdraw the bill. And co-produce reforms with disabled people.
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✂ The Universal Credit (UC) and PIP Bill no longer includes PIP. And it's thanks to all who united against cuts to disability benefits. But it's not over yet. Cuts to UC will still plunge disabled people into poverty. We can't accept that. We won't. And neither should you ❌
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🚨 Reminder: cuts to disability benefits affect everyone. You might not need disability benefits today. Or tomorrow. But you can become disabled at any time and find yourself in need of a financial safety net.
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The government is still making devastating cuts to Universal Credit (UC)✂️ UC is a lifeline for disabled people who face huge extra costs but aren't able to work. 📢 The government must withdraw the bill. And co-produce all disability benefit reforms with disabled people.
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Did you know that Disability Pride Month has its own flag? It was designed and with accessibility in mind, reflecting the varied experiences of disabled people. You'll see it in our content throughout the month, sharing what Disability Pride means to our community.
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Disability Pride Month begins today✨ Now in its 35th year, this is time to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and achievements of disabled people. It's a chance to embrace disability identity positively, and challenge the negative attitudes that hold disabled people back.
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Life costs more for disabled people. And the costs are rising 📈 In 2025, disabled households would need an extra £1,095 per month to have the same standard of living as non-disabled households. This is called the #DisabilityPriceTag 💷
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We showed Larry the Downing Street cat our petition yesterday 📦 He gave it a sniff, a stare, and (we think) his full support 🐱 101,025 people told the government the cost of cuts is catastrophic - no pun intended.
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Today, we handed in over 100,000 petition signatures to 10 Downing Street 📋 It’s a clear message to the government: the cost of cuts is catastrophic ✂️
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Attitudes and language like this are never acceptable. We’re pleased to see that the team at the BBC have taken this incident so seriously. We hope Mr Borthwick takes this opportunity to get to know the reality of disabled people’s lives. theguardian.com/media/2025/j…
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❌ Disabled people risk being pushed into poverty by changes to the benefits system designed to support them. ✂ Cuts to disability benefits won’t just reduce income. They’ll take away independence, stability, and dignity. Rose is right. We need a system that lifts people up.
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Why do we as a disability equality charity recognise LGBTQ+ Pride month? 🏳️‍🌈 Because equality for ALL disabled people is at the heart of everything we do. That includes LGBTQ+ disabled people.
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