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Joanne Sansome

@joannesansome.bsky.social
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Disability Activist/Campaigner/Social Researcher/Published Author. Interested/involved in Co-production/Deliberative Democracy. I love dogs🐾 and football ⚽️Posts are my own, RP’s are not.

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Joanne Sansome @joannesansome.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Myself & many, are hoping for another clear decision stating “we can’t in good conscience”speech soon @clairehanna.bsky.social & Colum Eastwood, whether you agree in principle, or not, due to the shambolic passage process of the Assisted (Suicide) Dying Bill” myths & already evident slippery slope
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David Schwartz @davidschwartz.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
"I wish the incoming administration success because I want America to succeed. That's why I upheld my duty to ensure a peaceful transfer of power." — President Joseph R. Biden That's my president.
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Joanne Sansome @joannesansome.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Please sign and share this to help all young people get opportunities beyond 19 www.change.org/p/calebscaus...
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Sign the Petition
CalebsCauseNI Create legislation for Post-19 Special Educational Needs Northern Ireland
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Joanne Sansome @joannesansome.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
As 2024 ends, and 2025 begins… the book of life continues… cheers to the chapters within us… the chapters, we (each) have still to write, read and imagine… thank you all, for your part in my story so for! Happy 2025 to you 🫶
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a poster that says bye 2024 and hello 2025 on it
Alt: a poster that says bye 2024 and hello 2025 on it
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Mandy McAuley @mandymcauley.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
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Disability rights campaigner remembered as ‘exceptional person’ following sudden death
Tributes have been paid to Co Down man Seán Fitzsimons following his death on Thursday
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NIRWN @nirwn.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
#MondayMood Dream big, work hard and be gentle with yourself and others. Sometimes the clouds obscure our view but if we do the work our dreams move closer ✨
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WE HAVE TO DO THE WORK EVEN THOUGH WE DON'T YET SEE A GLIMMER ON THE HORIZON THAT IT'S ACTUALLY GOING TO BE POSSIBLE.
ANGELA DAVIS
@POSITIVELYPRESENT
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Joanne Sansome @joannesansome.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
When the quote fits, post it 🤔💕
I AM JUST A WOMAN TRYING TO LIVE IN A WORLD THAT IS GRADUALLY LOSING ITS UNDERSTANDING
Of WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A human being...
Shikoba:
muses from a mystic®
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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
#AssistUsToLive Disabled Activist Dermot Devlin. Founder My Way Access, Co-Founder of DPAC NI Dermot expresses his concerns very strongly over the assisted dying/suicide bill and details why he is against the bill Vote No ❌ Please Share this post with your MP youtube.com/shorts/wF78L...
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#AssistUsToLive DPAC Northern Ireland's Dermot Devlin
YouTube video by MyWayAccess
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
The call is open to anyone with relevant expertise (not just academics) and we will pay a fee of £2,500. We need an Expression of Interest by 12th December, and contributors will be able to attend a major conference we are holding on this in January www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/internationa...
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Call for Discussion Papers: Global (Dis)Order
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Elaine Crory @elainecrory.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
The fact that Harris is so assured in the media and in debates and has no idea how to talk to the public is the perfect illustration of how debate doesn't prove anything about any skills except that this person can learn talking points.
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Joanne Sansome @joannesansome.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Thank you @ClaireHanna for the chat today, it was much appreciated…thanks for your insights & encouraging approach. I have plenty to think about, 30 mins with you feels more like a 3 second world-wind, of pure energy! I will always be grateful you’re my MP…🫶 #Empathy 💕
Claire Hanna and myself in my apartment Claire taking the stage at the SDLP
Conference as leader
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Joanne Sansome @joannesansome.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
What a night showcasing the need, the full societal support, solidarity, determined strength for our community to see the needed changes within disability law reform to ensure that everyone regardless of disability gets an equitable future grounded in legislative laws/rights💙💜
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Machine Pun Kelly @kellyscaletta.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
It's up!!!! My Explainer video for BlueSky beginners. I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette. Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
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BlueSky for Beginners
YouTube video by Machine Pun Kelly
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Joanne Sansome @joannesansome.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
This is an interesting thread imo
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Dominic O’Reilly 🕊️ @dominicoreilly.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
For the new BlueSkiers, I love to scribble. It’s nothing special. But it’s all mine 😊 This one is a fairly basic and constant value of mine: #BeKind #writers #poetry #MidnightPoems
Be Kind

When the weight of the world bears you down,
And it’s hard to steady your mind,
When you cannot smile but only frown,
Just remember, you’re one of a kind.
When the days are dark and friends seem few,
And you are hurt by mankind,
Just remember that there is good there too,
And you are just that kind.
If you did not exist or ceased to be,
The world would be maligned,
For when I look at you, all I see,
Is a beautiful, one of a kind.
You’re one a kind, my friend my dear,
So don’t let your hope be resigned,
I know it’s hard to see past the fear,
But you are beautiful, true and kind.
So look after yourself and don’t be too hard,
And if at days end you find,
Though you are bruised and battle scarred,
You’re also stronger, more loving and kind.
DV 🖤
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