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Rhian Davies
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Chief Executive: Disability Wales www.disabilitywales.org
Trustee: Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Member: Disability Rights Taskforce
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Rhian Davies @dwrhian.bsky.social · Feb 3
First known session on Social Model of Disability delivered to a government Cabinet in the UK to inform discussions on the forthcoming draft Disability Rights Action Plan. Led by @disabilitywales.bsky.social
DW’s Miranda & Rhian & Prof Debbie Foster on screen with Cabinet Members following Social Model session
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🚨News.

UK Covid-19 Inquiry report details damning failure to protect Disabled people as “too little, too late”.

'The fate of Disabled people in the Covid-19 pandemic was not inevitable and our fate in the next pandemic is not either.'
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Press release: UK Covid-19 Inquiry report details damning failure to protect Disabled people as “too little, too late” - Disability Wales
20 November 2025 Over 760 pages of forensic analysis the Covid-19 Inquiry Report has laid bare the range of “obvious” and “higher risks” to Disabled people, both from the virus itself and its counter ...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A gentle reminder:
Access is a right, not a luxury.

👉 Start removing barriers and create more inclusive environments with our Social Model Toolkit:
www.disabilitywales.org/resources/
White text on a dark blue background reads: Access is a right, not a luxury. DW's logo is placed in the top right corner.
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Mae democratiaeth yn gryfach pan fydd pleidiau gwleidyddol yn mynd ati i gefnogi pobl anabl i sefyll mewn etholiad.

Mae'r Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru yn helpu pobl anabl i sefyll mewn etholiad.

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Mae cynrychiolaeth yn bwysig. Pleidiau Gwleidyddol: Mae cymorth ar gael i ymgeiswyr anabl Mae pobl anabl yn cael eu tangynrychioli mewn gwleidyddiaeth. Gall pleidiau gwleidyddol ddatblygu ymgyrchwyr anabl i fod yn ymgeiswyr ar gyfer etholiadau'r dyfodol. Cronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru. Cronfa sy’n wleidyddol niwtral. Darperir gan Anabledd Cymru. Ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru. Cefnogwch aelodau anabl i symud ymlaen yn eich plaid” • Cynadleddau a chyfarfodydd hygyrch • Hyfforddiant a rhwydweithio cynhwysol • Annog a datblygu ymgyrchwyr anabl
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Democracy is stronger when political parties actively support disabled people to stand for election.

The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales helps remove barriers by covering additional costs for disabled people seeking election.

🔗 disabilitywales.org/projects/acc...
An illustrated megaphone and voting slip is in the centre of a dark blue graphic. Above it is text that says: Representation matters. Below the box is text that reads: Political Parties: support is available for disabled candidates. On a white background at the bottom of the graphic are the DW, AEOFW and Welsh Government logos. An illustrated ballot box is in the centre of a dark blue graphic. Above it is text that says: Disabled people are underrepresented in politics. Below the box is text that reads: political parties can develop disabled activists to be future election candidates. A round white circle with the DW logo sits to the right on a dark blue graphic. Text reads Access to Elected Office Fund Wales. A politically neutral fund. Delivered by Disability Wales. Funded by Welsh Government. White text on a dark blue background says Support disabled members to progress in your party Accessible meetings and conferences Inclusive training and networking Encourage and develop disabled activists.
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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O ymgyrchu yn erbyn cynnydd mewn ffioedd gofal cymdeithasol i gyflwyno sesiynau hyfforddi Model Cymdeithasol i aelodau'r Cabinet, mae wedi bod yn flwyddyn effeithiol i Anabledd Cymru.

Mae @dwrhian.bsky.social yn edrych yn ôl ar uchafbwyntiau a heriau 2024/25: www.disabilitywales.org/blwyddyn-dan...
Blwyddyn dan sylw: Adroddiad y Prif Weithredwr 2024/25 - Disability Wales
Mae wedi bod yn flwyddyn o newid a myfyrio yma yn Anabledd Cymru wrth i ni weithio i ddatblygu ein Cynllun Strategol newydd. Roeddem yn falch i lansio’r cynllun yn ein Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol d...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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From campaigning against social care charge increases to delivering UK-first Social Model training to Cabinet members, it’s been an impactful year for DW.

Chief Exec @dwrhian.bsky.social looks back on the highlights & challenges of 2024/25.

Read her report: www.disabilitywales.org/a-year-in-re...
A Year in Review: Chief Executive's report 2024/25 - Disability Wales
It has been a year of change and reflection here at Disability Wales as we worked to develop our new Strategic Plan. We were delighted to launch the plan at our recent AGM and to receive such a positi...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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“It is vital for democracy and political representation that disabled people have the same opportunity as others to stand in forthcoming elections.”

Our Chief Exec @dwrhian.bsky.social on why the Access to Elected Office Fund Wales matters.

Learn more: www.disabilitywales.org/projects/acc...
On a dark blue background, white text reads Access to Elected Office Fund Wales. Below in a white circle with an orange border is a quote from DW Chief Executive, Rhian Davies: “It is vital for democracy and political representation that disabled people have the same opportunity as others to stand in forthcoming elections.” The DW, AEOFW and Welsh Government logos are at the bottom.
November 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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“Mae rhoi’r un cyfle i bobl anabl sefyll yn yr etholiadau sydd ar y gweill yn hanfodol i ddemocratiaeth ac i gynrychiolaeth wleidyddol.”

Ein Prif Weithredwr @dwrhian.bsky.social ar pam fod y Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig mor bwysig.

Rhagor o wybodaeth: www.disabilitywales.org/projects/acc...
Ar gefndir glas tywyll mae testun sy'n dweud 'Cronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru'. O dan hwn mae dyfyniad gan Brif Weithredwr AC, Rhian Davies, mewn cylch gwyn gyda ffîn oren. “Mae rhoi’r un cyfle i bobl anabl sefyll yn yr etholiadau sydd ar y gweill yn hanfodol i ddemocratiaeth ac i gynrychiolaeth wleidyddol.” Mae logos AC, y gronfa a Llywodraeth Cymru ar y gwaelod.
November 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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📢The DWP is seeking Expressions of Interest to join the Steering Group for the Timms Review on PIP.

It's vital that lived experience is at the centre of meaningful change. Any future proposals must support not punish disabled people.

🗓️Apply by 30 Nov.
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Expression of interest to join the Timms Review steering group
DWP has launched an expression of interest to join the steering group of the Timms Review. The group will provide strategic direction, shared decision-making, and overall leadership for the Review. Ap...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Do you want to adopt the Social Model of Disability but feel unsure of where to start?

Here are a few tips to help you on your way.

You can learn more about the Social Model, language, and tackling disabling barriers in our toolkit: https://disabilitywales.org/resources/
A few tips when adopting the Social Model of Disability. Always use language that's empowering, promotes independence and represents disabled people's lived experience. Use identity-first language such as 'disabled person'. Disabled people are an equal member of society so speak to us as you would with anyone else, but ensure that you are meeting the person's communication needs and preferences. Invest in co-production and work collaboratively within society to break down barriers.
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The UK Government’s summary of responses to its Pathways to Work Green Paper shows tens of thousands of disabled people and allies rejecting any plans to cut spending on PIP and other disability support.

🗞️Via @johnpring.bsky.social.
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Tens of thousands tell government: We reject any plans to cut PIP
Tens of thousands of disabled people and allies have made clear to the government that they reject any plans to cut spending on personal independence payment (PIP) and other disability-related supp…
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November 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Mae pobl anabl yn cael eu tangynrychioli yn y byd gwleidyddol.


Mae'r Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig yn cael gwared ar y rhwystrau ymarferol drwy dalu’r costau ychwanegol sy’n wynebu’r ymgeiswyr.

Mae democratiaeth ar ei gorau pan fo pawb yn cael llais.
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Darlun o flwch pleidleisio ar gefndir glas tywyll. Uwchben y blwch mae testun sy'n dweud: Mae pobl anabl yn cael eu tangynrychioli yn y byd gwleidyddol. O dan y blwch mae testun sy'n dweud: Mae'r Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru yma i newid hynny. Mae logos AC, y Gronfa a Llywodraeth Cymru ar gefndir gwyn ar waelod y graffeg. Beth yw’r Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru? Mae’r gronfa yn cefnogi pobl anabl sy’n ceisio am swyddi etholedig yng Nghymru. Mae’n helpu i gael gwared ar y rhwystrau sy’n wynebu ymgeiswyr anabl yn etholiadau’r Senedd yn 2026 ac etholiadau lleol 2027. Gall pobl anabl wneud cais am gymorth ariannol i dalu costau sy’n gysylltiedig â nam. Beth allwch chi ddefnyddio'r gronfa i dalu amdano? Dehonglwyr Iaith Arwyddion Prydain Cynorthwywyr Personol Trafnidiaeth Hygyrch Technolegau Cynorthwyol A llawer mwy... Sut mae gwneud cais? Mae’r gronfa’n agored i ymgeiswyr sy’n sefyll dros unrhyw blaid wleidyddol neu fel ymgeisydd annibynnol Mae pob cais yn cael ei gyflwyno’n ddienw gerbron panel annibynnol I gael rhagor o wybodaeth ewch i wefan Anabledd Cymru neu anfonwch e-bost i electedofficefund@disabilitywales.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Disabled people remain underrepresented in Welsh political life.


The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales removes practical barriers by covering the extra costs disabled candidates face. Because democracy works best when everyone has a voice.


👉 Apply now: www.disabilitywales.org/projects/acc...
An illustrated ballot box is in the centre of a dark blue graphic. Above it is text that says: Disabled people are underrepresented in politics. Below the box is text that reads: The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales is here to change that. On a white background at the bottom of the graphic are the DW, AEOFW and Welsh Government logos. White text on a dark blue background reads: 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
November 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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😒Medical Model asks:
"Can you provide evidence of your condition?"

💬Social Model says:
Disabled people deserve access and support without having to justify their impairment.

Access is a right, not a reward.

Learn more in our Social Model Toolkit:
https://www.disabilitywales.org/resources/
White text on a dark blue background. The first line has a strikethrough, and says: "Can you provide evidence of your condition?" The line below reads: Disabled people deserve access and support without having to justify their impairment. DW's logo is in the top right corner.
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Ni ddylai unrhyw berson anabl wynebu casineb, aflonyddu na cham-drin, ond mae'n digwydd bob dydd.

Yn ystod Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth Troseddau Casineb a thu hwnt, rhaid i ni gefnogi ein cymuned a sefyll yn erbyn casineb gyda'n gilydd.
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Testun du ar gefndir melyn sy'n dweud: Safwn yn erbyn trosedd gasineb. Os ydych yn gweld neu yn dioddef trosedd gasineb, dysgwch sut i'w riportio: llyw.cymru/casinebynbrifo.
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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No disabled person should face hate, harassment or abuse, but it’s happening every day.

This #NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek and beyond, we must support our community and stand up to hate together.

Find out how to report or get support: gov.wales/hate-hurts-w...

#HateHurtsWales
Bold text on a yellow background reads: Stand up to hate crime together. Victim or bystander, find out how you can report a hate crime: gov.wales/hatehurtswales.
October 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Sequins are forever. Inclusion should be too.

Inspired by #TheLifeOfAShowgirl, here’s our Wishlist for disability equity.

These aren’t nice‑to‑haves, they’re basic rights, and we shouldn’t have to wish for them.

💬 What would you add?

#TaylorSwift #SocialModel
Image description: A list is titled 'Our wishlist for Equity' with bullet points underneath: Wider understanding and adoption of the Social Model of Disability. More representation of disabled people in public, political and decision-making roles. Genuine co-production in policy and service design. A social security system that supports, not punishes, disabled people. Nothing about us, without us, always. The list is framed by an orange and gold sparkly border, representing one of DW's logo colours and the glitz of The Life of a Showgirl album by Taylor Swift. DW's logo is placed in the top right corner.
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Mae’r cyfnod ymgeisio ar agor!

Mae’r Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru yn rhoi cymorth ariannol i bobl anabl sy’n sefyll yn etholiad Senedd Cymru yn 2026 ac etholiadau Llywodraeth Leol 2027.

📩 Mwy o wybodaeth: www.disabilitywales.org/projects/acc...

#CronfaMynediadiSwyddiEtholedigCymru
Testun gwyn ar gefndir glas tywyll sy'n dweud: Cyllid ar gael ar gyfer Ymgeiswyr Anabl yn Etholiadau Cymru Cronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru Gwnewch gais nawr! Mae logos Anabledd Cymru, y Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru a Llywodraeth Cymru ar y gwaelod ar gefndir gwyn. Beth yw’r Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru? Mae’r gronfa yn cefnogi pobl anabl sy’n ceisio am swyddi etholedig yng Nghymru. Mae’n helpu i gael gwared ar y rhwystrau sy’n wynebu ymgeiswyr anabl yn etholiadau’r Senedd yn 2026 ac etholiadau lleol 2027. Gall pobl anabl wneud cais am gymorth ariannol i dalu costau sy’n gysylltiedig â nam.
 Beth allwch chi ddefnyddio'r gronfa i dalu amdano? Dehonglwyr Iaith Arwyddion Prydain Cynorthwywyr Personol Trafnidiaeth Hygyrch Technolegau Cynorthwyol A llawer mwy... Sut mae gwneud cais? Mae’r gronfa’n agored i ymgeiswyr sy’n sefyll dros unrhyw blaid wleidyddol neu fel ymgeisydd annibynnol Mae pob cais yn cael ei gyflwyno’n ddienw gerbron panel annibynnol I gael rhagor o wybodaeth ewch i wefan Anabledd Cymru neu anfonwch e-bost i electedofficefund@disabilitywales.org
October 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Applications now open!

The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales provides financial support for disabled people standing for election in the 2026 Senedd and 2027 Local Government elections.

📩 Find out more and apply: www.disabilitywales.org/projects/acc...

#ElectedOfficeFundWales
White text on a dark blue background reads: Funding available for Disabled Election Candidates in Wales Access to Elected Office Fund Wales Apply Now! The Disability Wales, Access to Elected Office Fund and Welsh Government logos are at the bottom on a white background. 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... 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
October 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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📢Press Release.

Disabled people in Wales encouraged to stand for election with new Access to Elected Office Fund.

Read more: https://www.disabilitywales.org/press-release-disabled-people-in-wales-encouraged-to-stand-for-election-with-new-access-to-elected-office-fund/
Press Release: Disabled People in Wales Encouraged to Stand for Election with New Access to Elected Office Fund - Disability Wales
For immediate release Disability Wales is calling on disabled people across the country to shape the future of Welsh democracy, with funding available to help address barriers to candidacy for disabled people in the 2026 Senedd and 2027 Local Government elections. The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales, delivered by Disability Wales and funded by […]
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September 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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We'll just leave this reminder here:

Disabled people are not the problem. Barriers are.

👉 Want to learn how to remove them? Start with our Social Model Toolkit: https://www.disabilitywales.org/resources/

#SocialModel #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
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October 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Disabled experts from the United Nations have told the UK government to carry out a “comprehensive” assessment of the human rights impact of its universal credit cuts bill, further plans to reform disability benefits, and its mental health reforms.
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UN calls for human rights assessment of government’s benefit cuts bill and mental health reforms
Disabled experts from the United Nations have told the UK government to carry out a “comprehensive” assessment of the human rights impact of its universal credit cuts bill, further plans to reform …
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September 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Mae Cronfa Fynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru yn ôl! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Rydym yn chwilio am aelodau panel newydd i helpu i benderfynu ar ddyfarniadau ariannu i bobl anabl sy'n sefyll am swydd etholedig.

Dyddiad cau: Dydd Mawrth, 30 Medi.

Dysgwch fwy: disabilitywales.org/ymunwch-a-ph...
Ymunwch â Phanel Penderfynu'r Gronfa Mynediad i Swyddi Etholedig. Helpwch i wneud y penderfyniadau dyfarnu ar geisiadau gan bobl anabl sy'n ceisio swydd etholedig fel Aelodau'r Senedd yn etholiadau 2026 ac fel cynghorwyr yn etholiadau Llywodraeth Leol 2027. Gwnewch gais. www.disabilitywales.org.
September 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales is back! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

We're looking for new panel members to help decide funding awards for disabled people standing for elected office.

Closing date: Tuesday, 30th September.

Find out more: disabilitywales.org/join-the-acc...
Join the Access to Elected Office Fund Decision Panel. Help make the award decisions on applications from disabled people seeking elected office as Senedd Members in the 2026 elections and as councillors in the 2027 Local Government elections. Apply now. www.disabilitywales.org.
September 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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📢Cadwch y dyddiad!

Rydym yn gyffrous i gynnal ein Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol fis nesaf.

Ymunwch â ni wrth i ni lansio ein Cynllun Strategol newydd, tynnu sylw at brosiectau cyffrous a chlywed y diweddaraf ar Gynllun Hawliau Pobl Anabl.

🗓22 Hyd | 10yb-1yp.
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Testun gwyn ar gefndir glas sy'n dweud: CCB Anabledd Cymru. Rhagweld cymdeithas gynhwysol, deg a di-rwystr yng Nghymru. 22 Hydref. 10yb - 1yp. Arlein drwy Zoom. Ymunwch â ni wrth i ni lansio ein Cynllun Strategol newydd, tynnu sylw at brosiectau cyffrous, a chlywed gan Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol, Jane Hutt AS, a'r Athro Debbie Foster gyda'r diweddaraf ar y Cynllun Hawliau Pobl Anabl.Testun gwyn ar gefndir glas sy'n dweud: CCB Anabledd Cymru. Rhagweld cymdeithas gynhwysol, deg a di-rwystr yng Nghymru. 22 Hydref. 10yb - 1yp. Arlein drwy Zoom. Ymunwch â ni wrth i ni lansio ein Cynllun Strategol newydd, tynnu sylw at brosiectau cyffrous, a chlywed gan Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol, Jane Hutt AS, a'r Athro Debbie Foster gyda'r diweddaraf ar y Cynllun Hawliau Pobl Anabl.
September 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM