Daily Archives: 14/11/2011

‘Abnormal’ book explores roots of discrimination

A new book exposes how society’s obsession with the idea of “normality” and “perfection” has led to discrimination, hostility, and the isolation and segregation of disabled people.
Abnormal: How Britain became body dysphoric and the key to a cure, argues that society must rid itself of its belief that non-average bodies are “abnormal”.
Ju Gosling aka ju90, [...]

Activists take next step in fight against cuts

Scores of disabled activists have come together to plan the next stage of the fight against the government’s cuts to disability benefits and services.
Members of Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) heard from activists, politicians and celebrities and discussed their campaigning priorities.
DPAC was formed after its co-founders organised the first disabled people’s protest as part of [...]