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National campaign aims for step change in disability justice

We all want a decent quality of life for ourselves and those we care about. Yet two million Disabled people are trapped in deep poverty, unable to afford to eat or to heat their homes.

Social security doesn’t cover the hidden or additional costs of disability – things like electricity to run vital equipment and transport to get out of your home. And too many workplaces are unwilling to employ Disabled people.

This campaign strives for the changes that Hear Us also wants to see through our own campaigns and projects in our local area. Our connection to you, our Croydon community, has shown us so many ways the government and our society have let down Disabled people.

That’s why Hear Us Croydon is backing the national Campaign for Disability Justice, calling on Government to work with organisations led by Disabled people to guarantee:

Opportunity

To support employers to create more accessible jobs and to ensure Disabled people have voluntary access to good quality employment support, without the threat of sanctions.

Security

To guarantee a decent standard of living for Disabled people, in or out of work, that adequately accounts for the additional costs they face. Improve social security so that everyone can live a decent life, whether they’re in work or not.

Respect

To lead the way in building a society that respects and values Disabled people and supports the development of local Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs).

This is a significant initiative to call for change, supported by leading organisations such as NSUN, Disability Rights UK, DPAC, Inclusion London and Inclusion Scotland, as well as many other organisations.

Please, ACT NOW and sign up to support the campaign. Don’t forget to spread the word to your friends and families. Follow on X at @CampaignFDJ and sign up at www.campaignfordisabilityjustice.org.uk

May Elroubi
Reachout Challenge Coordinator
Hear Us
Orchard House
15a Purley Road
South Croydon
Surrey
CR2 6EZ
Email: campaignsproject@hear-us.org

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