Disability Wales

@DisabilityWales

Striving for the rights of all disabled people.

Ymdrechu dros hawliau pob person anabl.

Wales, United Kingdom disabilitywales.org Joined December 2009

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Disability Wales @DisabilityWales Jan 29

🧵After careful consideration, we’ve decided to step away from posting and engaging on X.

Recent changes to the platform have raised concerns and go against our values. 1/

Disability Wales @DisabilityWales Jan 28

⚡ Democracy is stronger when political parties actively support disabled people to stand for election.

The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales is open to candidates from all political parties and independents.

Learn more: disabilitywales.org/projects/acces…

White text on a navy background reads: Political parties: Have you told your members about the Fund? Back your disabled candidates. Support them to apply to the Access to Elected Office Fund Wales. There is an illustration of a megaphone in the centre separating the text.

What is the Access to Elected Office Fund Wales?

The fund supports disabled people seeking elected office in Wales.
It helps remove access barriers for disabled candidates in the 2026 Senedd and 2027 Local elections.
Disabled people can apply for financial assistance to cover impairment-related costs.

What can the fund pay for?
• BSL interpreters
• Personal Assistants
• Accessible Transport
• Assistive Technology
• And more...
Tailored to your access needs.

How can I apply?
• The fund is open to candidates standing for a political party or as independents
• Applications will be anonymised and assessed by an independent panel
For further information visit the Disability Wales website or email
electedofficefund@disabilitywales.org

Disability Wales @DisabilityWales Jan 27

To mark #HMD2026, we’ve compiled a list of resources highlighting the experiences of disabled people during the Holocaust and the significance of this day.

We must never forget.
disabilitywales.org/holocaust-memo…

www.disabilitywales.org Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 - Disability Wales Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, a time to remember those murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the many others persecuted and killed by the Nazi regime and in genocides that have taken place...

Disability Wales @DisabilityWales Jan 27

I nodi #HMD2026, rydym wedi llunio rhestr o adnoddau sy'n tynnu sylw at brofiadau pobl anabl yn ystod yr Holocost ac arwyddocâd y diwrnod hwn.

Rhaid i ni fyth anghofio.
disabilitywales.org/diwrnod-cofior…

www.disabilitywales.org Diwrnod Cofio'r Holocost 2026 - Disability Wales Heddiw yw Diwrnod Cofio’r Holocost, amser i gofio’r rhai a lofruddiwyd yn ystod yr Holocost, ochr yn ochr â’r nifer o rai eraill a erlidiwyd a’u lladdwyd gan y gyfundrefn Natsïaidd ac mewn hil-ladd...

Disability Wales @DisabilityWales Jan 27

Today, on Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the 250,000+ disabled people who were killed during the Nazi secret plan called the 'T4 Program'.

We must remember those people and stand against prejudice and hatred.
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2026 #LightTheDarkness

A black and white photo of a crowd of wounded war veterans and disabled people gathered around an army tank. Tall walls enclose the space and there is a guard tower visible in the background.