Disability Direct (@_DDGroup) header
Disability Direct (@_DDGroup) profile picture

A Centre for Independent Living in Derby. Providing information, advice & a range of other services to empower disabled people to live independently.

Derby, UK
Joined April 2012
Photo by Disability Direct (@_DDGroup)Photo by Disability Direct (@_DDGroup)Photo by Disability Direct (@_DDGroup)Photo by Disability Direct (@_DDGroup)Photo by Disability Direct (@_DDGroup)Photo by Disability Direct (@_DDGroup)Photo by Disability Direct (@_DDGroup)Photo by Disability Direct (@_DDGroup)Photo by Disability Direct (@_DDGroup)Photo by Disability Direct (@_DDGroup)
Disability Direct retweeted
Our brand new Derbyshire PA Register and Direct Payment Support Service is now live! If you want to create a profile and get started today, click here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0cN7qT0
1
3
94
Disability Direct retweeted
Great to hear @AmoSinghRaju on @BBCLancashire discussing the importantance of @disabilitypride.month and combatting hate crimes against disabled people. #abstractpr #amorajuofficial #disability #disabilitypride #pride
2
3
106
🚨BREAKING NEWS 7 days into the new @UKLabour Government & there is STILL no Minister for Disabled people. We've written @10DowningStreet to urge the PM to make this appointment NOW. 16 million Disabled people let down badly by the previous administration deserve representation👇
47
515
37
1,050
42,775
Disability Direct retweeted
#DisabilityPower100 alumnus @AmoSinghRaju OBE DL, is to step down from his position of CEO @_DDGroup Dr Raju has pledged to continue to support the charity though – taking up a role as an ambassador. He has been a finalist for the #DP100 finalist twice, in 2021 and 2023.
1
2
5
1,084
Not 1, but 4 interviews tonight's across 22 local @bbcradio stations discussing my thoughts on #DisabilityPrideMonth @BBCLOCALRADIO @BBC3CR @arzudutta @radioraees @farzana_chaudry
2
1
2
405
Come and see me today at The Birmingham Disability Festival where I will 'become' a book in The Human Library! @ShaniDhanda @clentonF
2
2
93
Here is your very own Carers Champion, @kategarraway Talking about The Blue Social Care Card in her own words.💜 #CarersWeek #BSSCCarersWeek #Carers #Access Video Description: Kate Garraway, a woman with blonde hair and white blouse sat down speaking to the camera.
2
2
1,596
Delighted that 7 amazing Derbyshire companies have been recognised.
🗞️Did you know @TheGazetteUK, the official public record, has been publishing the awards since 1966? Keep an eye out on our socials on Monday for our official announcement of King's Awards for Enterprise recipients!🏆 View all the supplements at 🔗thegazette.co.uk/awards-and-…
1
5
17
1,149
Disability Direct retweeted
Replying to @scope @AmoSinghRaju
Strong words from @AmoSinghRaju that we're sure will resonate with lots of disabled people! 👏 Video description: Amo accepts his award and gives a unprepared but very well spoken speech!
1
2
1
13
1,066
Disability Direct retweeted
Our next award recognises a public figure who has used their platform for positive change. And the Role Model award goes to the incredible @AmoSinghRaju 🏆 The social entrepreneur, activist and writer promotes disability awareness while providing advice to businesses.
1
4
8
889
Our CEO's most recent article is available to read in Disability Review Magazine, a heartfelt insight into the struggles of caring for another person. @AmoSinghRaju @DisabilityRMag issuu.com/sevenstarmedia/doc… #carers #SocialCare
1
3
1
3
192
Disability Direct retweeted
Join us for our next Voluntary Sector Forum! 24 April, 1:30 - 3:30pm & St Alkmund’s Church The theme will be Arts, Culture & Heritage & will include speakers from @babypeopleuk, @DerbyUni, @DerbyCC & @derbymuseums + of course refreshments & networking! tinyurl.com/CA-VS-Forum-Apri…
1
4
6
219
Disability Direct retweeted
April is #CelebratingSocialCare month, a time to applaud people who work in social care. There us nothing more important than ensuring everyone in society has the support we need to live independent lives. Over a decade of cuts - it's time social care got the funding it needs!
5
38
2
91
4,853
Wishing you a very Happy #AutismAwarenessWeek from us here at Blue Sky Social Care Card!
1
1
52
Did you know we belong to Disability Direct ?💜 A charity that has been supporting people with disability, their families and carers in the community for 30+ years💙 All proceeds from The Blue Sky Social Care Card go back into @dd_derby 💜 #SocialCare #carers #BlueSkyCard
1
1
22
Post 2 Just interviewed on @TalkTV by the very brilliant Trisha Goddard discussing barriers to disabled people in accessing employment. #IDPWD2023 youtu.be/xEFPkch6XTY?feature…
1
1
126