Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 3h#DisabilityStudies #Disability #AccessibleFashion #InclusiveDesign 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 3h“Shopping Is a Nightmare”: Physically Disabled Women's and Nonbinary People's Experiences of Shopping for and Choosing Clothes journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...journals.sagepub.com“Shopping Is a Nightmare”: Physically Disabled Women's and Nonbinary People's Experiences of Shopping for and Choosing Clothes - Jessica Poole, Victoria Clarke, 2026Research on Disabled fashion has largely focused on adaptive clothing, limited research has explored physically Disabled women's experiences of shopping fo... 100
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 13/10/2026DWP responds as claimants hit with 'deeply demoralising' award cuts www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of...walesonline.co.ukDWP update over 'deeply demoralising' award cutsOne person said there award had been cut by 85 per cent 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Mum of disabled girl tells of 'fight' for childcare www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #DisabilityRights #Childcare #Carers #Inclusionbbc.co.ukHuddersfield mum of disabled girl tells of 'fight' for childcareStacey's daughter Bailey has additional needs but finding a specialised childminder is difficult. 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Beyond One Identity: Why Black Disabled Women Carers Must Be at the Heart of Our Equality Agenda Article by Lilian Adani for UNISON unison.org.uk/news/2026/10... #BlackDisabledWomen #DisabilityEquality #UnpaidCarers #Intersectionality #DisabilityRights #Equality #WorkersRightsunison.org.ukBeyond One Identity: Why Black Disabled Women Carers Must Be at the Heart of Our Equality Agenda 010
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Included in this issue: -Meeting the Mentees -Yes, young disabled women can use walking sticks -Accessing cancer screening services -Crip Care: Where is care in what we give to and receive from one another? by Jamie Hale -Poem by Kavina Pound -Metal Madness by Labake Sabbath 010
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 06/10/2026🍂 The Autumn edition of the Sisters of Frida e-zine is here! #SistersOfFrida #DisabilityJustice #DisabledWomen #DisabilityArts www.sisofrida.org/ezine-we-are... 120
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Disabled woman had to 'crawl on hands and knees' to get off train www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Disability #Accessibility #UKRail #DisabilityRights @transportforall.org.ukbbc.co.ukBath wheelchair user 'had to crawl' off GWR train from LondonPhoebe's mum says watching the incident was "traumatic" and left her feeling "helpless". 100
Reposted by Sisters of FridaENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Our #FreedomDrive 2026 demands are out! We want: 💸Invest in #IndependentLiving in #EUbudget 🏘️#UniversalDesign mandatory in EU Housing Act 💼Invest in #InclusiveEmployment ⚖️Access to #SupportedDecisionMaking 👧Disabled women & girls in #GenderEquality & #Disability policy 043
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 24/09/2026'Disabled artists need opportunities, not just access' #UKArts #UKDisability #DisabledArtists #DisabilityArts #Accessibility www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukDisabled artists say barriers remain despite Bristol's inclusive reputationArtists say while access has improved at arts venues, more could be done to support their work. 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Deaf passengers face 'anxiety' on public transport www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #DeafAwareness #AccessibilityMatters #PublicTransport #DisabilityRights #InclusiveTransportbbc.co.ukPublic transport source of "anxiety" for deaf travellersCharlotte Young, who has hearing loss, says information whilst travelling is often inaccessible. 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Nehemiah, one of our new SoF mentees, has an exhibition at the moment on until the 30th September. Don’t miss it, there’s one week left! The exhibition is in collaboration with www.fringefilmfest.com The gallery-cafe website: www.bricgallerycafe.co.uk @fringefilmfest.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Sisters of FridaSisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 17/09/2026On Saturday 12th September we had such a lovely time meeting our new mentees in person at Calthorpe Community Garden. 201
Reposted by Sisters of FridaAlliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026📰 #InclusionNow 75 Summer magazine is out NOW! Edition 75 includes: SEND reforms Segregation Inaccessible consultations Health and social care gaps Intersectional injustice & more 🧵1/12 issuu.com/chloeatallfi...issuu.comInclusion Now 75 Summer 2026Welcome to the 75th edition of Inclusion Now magazine, Inclusive Education news including SEND reforms, segregation, inaccessible consultations, health and social care gaps, intersectional injustice a 122
Reposted by Sisters of FridaInclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026One-to-One Enfield are excited to invite you to their 2026 Autism Conference, on the theme of ‘The Autistic Voice in Healthcare’. Tuesday 6th October 9.30 am - 4.30 pm Park Avenue Centre Bush Hill Park EN1 2HL This is a free event. 121
Reposted by Sisters of FridaRuils Independent Living @ruils.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🚨Deadline to have your say in the Big Conversation on Care is tomorrow - 23 September! This consultation wants to hear from people across England on their experiences with adult social care and ideas to make it better. ✅ Take 5 minutes to have your say: ow.ly/bGEh50ZPBsr 011
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 22/09/2026#AdaptiveFashion#DisabilityRepresentation #InclusiveFashion 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Woman born with spinal injury hits catwalk in disability-focused show uk.news.yahoo.com/woman-born-s...uk.news.yahoo.comWoman born with spinal injury hits catwalk in disability-focused showA woman who was born with a spinal injury leaving her paralysed from the chest down has built a successful career as a personal trainer for people with disabilities and is taking to the catwalk to sho... 100
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 17/09/2026#SistersOfFrida #DisabilityJustice #DisabledWomen #DisabledActivism #DisabilityCommunity #Mentoring 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 17/09/2026It was really special to have the space to share ideas and ask questions- we are so excited to welcome our new mentees, it was a lovely afternoon. 100
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We talked about how Sisters of Frida came to be, some of the work we’ve been doing over the years, and most importantly started thinking together about what we might want to explore over the next two years. 100
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 17/09/2026On Saturday 12th September we had such a lovely time meeting our new mentees in person at Calthorpe Community Garden. 201
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I’m disabled and struggle to walk – I get so much hostility, I hide at home #Disability #Ableism #Accessibility inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...inews.co.ukI'm disabled and struggle to walk - I get so much hostility, I hide at homeDisabled people are reporting more discrimination from the public than in the 80s, thanks to growing anti-PIP rhetoric 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England Electoral Commission finds abuse, particularly of women, minority ethnic and disabled people, is affecting candidates’ behaviour www.theguardian.com/politics/202... #UKPolitics #Democracy #PoliticalAbuse #OnlineHarassmenttheguardian.comRise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in EnglandElectoral Commission finds abuse, particularly of women, minority ethnic and disabled people, is affecting candidates’ behaviour 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 12/09/2026It’s not my job to educate your children about my disability Opinion piece by Melissa Parker metro.co.uk/2026/09/11/n... #Disability #DisabilityRights #Ableismmetro.co.ukIt's not my job to educate your children about my disabilityDon't ask disabled people to explain themselves, whether for your own curiosity or your child’s. 022
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Women, work and future class struggles Article by Cathy Nugent workersliberty.org/story/2026-0...workersliberty.orgWomen, work and future class strugglesBefore the emergence of the “Second Wave” women’s movement many feminists, socialists and liberals knew that there was something deeply unfair, disturbing even, about women being restricted to a life ... 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Almost half of Brits think more should be spent on disability benefits Longstanding poll reveals public opinions on disability benefits and Labour’s big challenge on NHS satisfaction #Disability #DisabilityRights #PIP #Welfare #NHS #UKPolitics www.the-independent.com/news/health/...the-independent.comAlmost half of Brits think more should be spent on disability benefitsLongstanding poll reveals public opinions on disability benefits and Labour’s big challenge on NHS satisfaction 021
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 03/09/2026“It was like being drunk”: KT Tunstall on hearing loss and vertigo www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...bbc.co.ukBBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, “It was like being drunk”: KT Tunstall on hearing loss and vertigo...and the disabled kids locked out of holiday clubs 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 03/09/2026BBC Sewing Bee star tearfully opens up on 'painful' invisible disability Great British Sewing Bee contestant Rebecca was left in tears as she opened up about her hidden disability. www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv...walesonline.co.ukSewing Bee star tearfully opens up on 'painful' invisible disabilityGreat British Sewing Bee contestant Rebecca was left in tears as she opened up about her hidden disability. 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Welsh disability campaigners reject invitation to be ‘glorified doorstaff’ in controversial DWP review #DisabilityRights #PIP #DWP #Wales #DPACCymru www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...thecanary.coWelsh disability campaigners reject invitation to be 'glorified doorstaff' in controversial DWP reviewDWP documents, which the Canary has seen, reveal that workshop co-hosts would be excluded from 'deciding or designing workshop content'. 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Disabled woman 'exhausted' by months of housing limbo www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #HousingCrisis #DisabilityRights #SocialHousing #UKHousingbbc.co.ukAbingdon disabled woman 'exhausted' by months of housing limboKerenza McSweeney tells the BBC she has lived in up to 15 hotel rooms in the past three months. 020
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 27/08/2026A visit to see Frida Kahlo at the Tate 💜 Great to meet Tabu from Iceland and share experiences across borders. More photos to come! 📸 #DisabilityJustice #FeministDisability #SistersOfFrida 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Emma Stewart spent more than a decade being told her pain was normal. When doctors finally operated, they discovered extensive endometriosis. enablemagazine.co.uk/the-lost-yea... #Endometriosis #EndometriosisAwareness #WomensHealthenablemagazine.co.ukThe Lost Years | Enable Magazine | Enable Magazine is the UK's leading disability and lifestyle title, filled with news, exclusive interviews and real-life stories.Enable is the UK's favourite disability magazine, packed with the latest disability news and features. 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Angela has created information cards about urostomies, which she is giving out to local businesses in the area with an aim to promote greater understanding. www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/your-world/f... #Stoma #Urostomy #DisabilityInclusion #LearningDisabilities #Northumberlandnorthumberlandgazette.co.ukFrom anxiety to advocacy: Northumberland woman shares stoma storyFrom anxiety to advocacy: Northumberland woman shares stoma story 001
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 25/08/2026From anxiety to advocacy: Northumberland woman shares stoma story A woman with learning disabilities who previously faced barriers due to a medical procedure is now confidently sharing her story to encourage greater inclusion and understanding across her community in Hexham. 100
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Do not cut benefits for disabled young people, dozens of UK charities urge ministers www.theguardian.com/society/2026... #DisabilityRights #DisabledPeople #DisabilityBenefits #UniversalCredit #UKPolitics #Povertytheguardian.comDo not cut benefits for disabled young people, dozens of UK charities urge ministersMore than 40 charities write to Pat McFadden and review head Alan Milburn over fears of stricter eligibility rules 010
Reposted by Sisters of FridaAlliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Gina, from Breaking Out The Bubble, shares her perspective on the low expectations placed on her in school. Gina’s story comes at a crucial time, as the government prepares to reform the SEND system #SENDReform #EducateDontSegregate youtu.be/yq4NA0Amp-Q?...youtu.beExploring barriers to education and employment as a person with learning difficulties | Gina BarrettGina Barrett, a Black woman with learning difficulties from Breaking Out the Bubble, is accompanied by her support worker, Gabby. Together, they explore Gina’s experiences of attending a special… 012
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 20/08/2026#HousingCrisis #UKHousing #SocialHousing #Homelessness #AffordableHousing #HousingShortage #CostOfLiving #DisabilityRights #AccessibleHousing #Devon #Plymouth #Torbay #SouthWestEngland #HousingCrisisUK #SocialJustice 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Woman's social housing wait 'beyond desperation' A woman with complex health needs who is on the social housing register has said she has gone beyond desperation in her search for a new home. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukWoman's search for Devon social housing 'gone beyond desperation'Susan Musselwhite keeps having her hopes dashed while waiting for social housing. 100
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 18/08/2026#Disability #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #IndependentLiving #SocialCare #Essex #EssexNews #UKNews #DisabledPeople #Equality 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Disabled Essex woman's 'life is on hold' as she has to ask her mum for help to leave the house www.essexlive.news/news/essex-n...essexlive.newsDisabled woman's 'life on hold' as she has to ask her mum for help to leave homeShe became disabled after she slipped and fell on ice and can no longer do what she used to be able to do 100
Reposted by Sisters of FridaWheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 12/08/2026Paid opportunity for Disabled people: Please share Are you interested in floating bus stops? Are you a Disabled person based in the UK? Why not apply to the Floating Bus Stops Disability Advisory Group? Applications close midnight Wednesday 09/09/2026 wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/floating-bus...wheelsforwellbeing.org.ukFloating Bus Stops Research Disability Advisory Group - Information and Application FormWheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling. 22834
Reposted by Sisters of FridaDisability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The announcement that Reform would cut Personal Independence Payment for Disabled people is not just a threat to remove a lifeline but a signal that they don’t consider us to be equal citizens. Our response: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...disabilityrightsuk.orgDisability Rights UK Statement on Reforms attack on Disabled people 12310
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Gold medal winning Paralympian to lead disability charity www.thirdsector.co.uk/gold-medal-w... #DisabilityRights #DisabledPeople #Paralympics #Accessibility #TransportForAllthirdsector.co.ukGold medal winning Paralympian to lead disability charityJen Browning was part of the USA team that won the wheelchair basketball competition in Athens in 2004 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 13/08/2026The Times should apologise for Kathleen Stock’s shockingly ableist article www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/... #DisabilityRights #DisabilityJustice #Accessibility #TheTimesthecanary.coThe Times should apologise for Kathleen Stock's shockingly ableist articleKathleen Stock argues that Gen Z women are pretending to have chronic illnesses, painting walking sticks as a social-media trend 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Women and the UK Housing Crisis Explore how the UK housing crisis affects women and men differently, and what needs to change to create a fairer housing system #HousingCrisis #UKHousing #WomensRights www.wbg.org.uk/publication/...wbg.org.ukWomen and the UK Housing CrisisExplore how the UK housing crisis affects women and men differently, and what needs to change to create a fairer housing system 000
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Disabled people’s organisations suggest how greater government support could produce future ‘utopia’ Read more: www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-peo... #DisabilityRights #DisabledPeople #DisabilitySky #DisabilityJustice #UKPoliticsdisabilitynewsservice.comDisabled people’s organisations suggest how greater government support could produce future ‘utopia’Disabled people’s organisations have imagined a future in which disabled people live in an “equitable” society with an AI-assisted economy that produces full employment, as part of government-funde… 021
Sisters of Frida @sistersofrida.bsky.social · 11/08/2026The Right Fit for Everybody We learn more about Primark’s Adaptive clothing range, which has been designed for – and with – disabled people. #AdaptiveClothing #Accessibility #Disability #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityRights enablemagazine.co.uk/the-right-fi...enablemagazine.co.ukThe Right Fit for Everybody | Enable Magazine | Enable Magazine is the UK's leading disability and lifestyle title, filled with news, exclusive interviews and real-life stories.Enable is the UK's favourite disability magazine, packed with the latest disability news and features. 011
Reposted by Sisters of FridaInclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Renu Arora's story is just another case of a Disabled person being pushed out of a career they love by cuts to Access to Work. The Government say they want Disabled people in work, then take away the support we need to do our jobs. This is why we must #SaveAccessToWorkbuff.lyAccess to Work cuts lock disabled actor out of her careerDWP cuts to Access to Work have left disabled artist Renu Arora unable to act on stage despite funding to tell her story in a musical. 033