Emma Vogelmann
@emma-vogelmann.bsky.social
🎙 Host of The Wheelchair Activist podcast | Disabled rights campaigner | Head of Policy at Transport for All | Passionate about authentic disabled representation | 🐾 Dog mom
Views my own. www.thewheelchairactivist.com/
GoFundMe https://gofund.me/4426dc94
Views my own. www.thewheelchairactivist.com/
GoFundMe https://gofund.me/4426dc94
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📢 We're recruiting! We're seeking someone with experience in political influencing, campaigning or public affairs to become our new Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer.
Find out more and apply on our website by 22 April: www.transportforall.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Find out more and apply on our website by 22 April: www.transportforall.org.uk/about-us/wor...
April 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
📢 We're recruiting! We're seeking someone with experience in political influencing, campaigning or public affairs to become our new Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer.
Find out more and apply on our website by 22 April: www.transportforall.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Find out more and apply on our website by 22 April: www.transportforall.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Who’s talking about AI & disability?
AI is hyped as a game-changer for accessibility but also raises big concerns. I’m looking for guests for The Wheelchair Activist Podcast who can discuss its impact.
Got recommendations? Reply or DM me!
#AI #Disability #Accessibility
AI is hyped as a game-changer for accessibility but also raises big concerns. I’m looking for guests for The Wheelchair Activist Podcast who can discuss its impact.
Got recommendations? Reply or DM me!
#AI #Disability #Accessibility
March 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Who’s talking about AI & disability?
AI is hyped as a game-changer for accessibility but also raises big concerns. I’m looking for guests for The Wheelchair Activist Podcast who can discuss its impact.
Got recommendations? Reply or DM me!
#AI #Disability #Accessibility
AI is hyped as a game-changer for accessibility but also raises big concerns. I’m looking for guests for The Wheelchair Activist Podcast who can discuss its impact.
Got recommendations? Reply or DM me!
#AI #Disability #Accessibility
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Every day we hear from disabled people in our community who are being been failed by our train system.
So why is our new Government planning to roll back on it's promise to make public transport accessible to us all?
Thanks to ABC commuters for this:
abcommuters.com/2025/02/24/d...
So why is our new Government planning to roll back on it's promise to make public transport accessible to us all?
Thanks to ABC commuters for this:
abcommuters.com/2025/02/24/d...
Dept for Transport drops main public interest duties from GBR, in major step back for accessibility and environment
Last week, the Department for Transport (DfT) launched a consultation on the legislation for Great British Railways (GBR). It has since become clear that the DfT dropped GBR’s headline ‘public inte…
abcommuters.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Every day we hear from disabled people in our community who are being been failed by our train system.
So why is our new Government planning to roll back on it's promise to make public transport accessible to us all?
Thanks to ABC commuters for this:
abcommuters.com/2025/02/24/d...
So why is our new Government planning to roll back on it's promise to make public transport accessible to us all?
Thanks to ABC commuters for this:
abcommuters.com/2025/02/24/d...
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Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Tech billionaire, a close adviser to the US president, is a vocal supporter of Germany’s far-right AfD party
* Business live – latest updates
Sales of new Tesla cars almost halved in Europe last month, indicating waning demand for the US carmaker’s…
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
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Do you have opinions about the state of pavements after utility works? We’re giving evidence to the Transport Committee about it. To let them know what you think, comment or email Membership@transportforall.org.uk by Friday 28 February.
Let’s make a change together!
Let’s make a change together!
February 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Do you have opinions about the state of pavements after utility works? We’re giving evidence to the Transport Committee about it. To let them know what you think, comment or email Membership@transportforall.org.uk by Friday 28 February.
Let’s make a change together!
Let’s make a change together!
🎉 It’s my birthday! 🎉 If you’d like to celebrate with me, the best gift would be supporting The Wheelchair Activist! 💜 Donations help keep the podcast going & amplify disabled voices. Can’t donate? Sharing helps just as much! #DisabilityAdvocacy gofund.me/4426dc94
Donate to The Wheelchair Activist podcast, organized by Emma Vogelmann
Hi there! I’m Emma Vogelmann, a disabled activist, podcaster, and advocate for change, … Emma Vogelmann needs your support for The Wheelchair Activist podcast
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February 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🎉 It’s my birthday! 🎉 If you’d like to celebrate with me, the best gift would be supporting The Wheelchair Activist! 💜 Donations help keep the podcast going & amplify disabled voices. Can’t donate? Sharing helps just as much! #DisabilityAdvocacy gofund.me/4426dc94
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King's Cross station is removing train information from departure boards 3-4 minutes before trains leave, as part of a chaotic new trial. We talked to The Telegraph about why travel information is essential for everyone, but for especially for disabled people. telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...
King’s Cross to remove trains from departure board three minutes before they leave
‘Ridiculous’ scheme to reduce last-second platform sprints will make station ‘unusable’ for disabled people, says charity
telegraph.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
King's Cross station is removing train information from departure boards 3-4 minutes before trains leave, as part of a chaotic new trial. We talked to The Telegraph about why travel information is essential for everyone, but for especially for disabled people. telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...
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🚨 Nearly 2 in 3 disabled people said they had to make cutbacks on food & other essentials to afford housing.
Every disabled person should have an accessible, affordable home - home they can carry with them throughout their lives and that will support them to thrive.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Every disabled person should have an accessible, affordable home - home they can carry with them throughout their lives and that will support them to thrive.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Disabled people share experience of accessible homes in London
Abbi Brown said although her home has been adapted for wheelchair access, problems remain.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🚨 Nearly 2 in 3 disabled people said they had to make cutbacks on food & other essentials to afford housing.
Every disabled person should have an accessible, affordable home - home they can carry with them throughout their lives and that will support them to thrive.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Every disabled person should have an accessible, affordable home - home they can carry with them throughout their lives and that will support them to thrive.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"We should all be able to travel with confidence and ease"
Last week @emma-vogelmann.bsky.social from our team talked to My London about a horrifying increase in incidents where wheelchair users are refused access to London buses.
www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
Last week @emma-vogelmann.bsky.social from our team talked to My London about a horrifying increase in incidents where wheelchair users are refused access to London buses.
www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
Wheelchair users denied entry onto buses over 400 times in a year
Transport for London has admitted the figure is 'completely unacceptable'
www.mylondon.news
February 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
"We should all be able to travel with confidence and ease"
Last week @emma-vogelmann.bsky.social from our team talked to My London about a horrifying increase in incidents where wheelchair users are refused access to London buses.
www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
Last week @emma-vogelmann.bsky.social from our team talked to My London about a horrifying increase in incidents where wheelchair users are refused access to London buses.
www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
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'I've done biology GCSE - this is what the textbook said.'
‘You’ve gone far-right because pronouns make you sad.'
Caller Aaron is adamant there are only two genders.
@natashadevon.bsky.social strongly disagrees.
‘You’ve gone far-right because pronouns make you sad.'
Caller Aaron is adamant there are only two genders.
@natashadevon.bsky.social strongly disagrees.
February 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
'I've done biology GCSE - this is what the textbook said.'
‘You’ve gone far-right because pronouns make you sad.'
Caller Aaron is adamant there are only two genders.
@natashadevon.bsky.social strongly disagrees.
‘You’ve gone far-right because pronouns make you sad.'
Caller Aaron is adamant there are only two genders.
@natashadevon.bsky.social strongly disagrees.
🚆 Another barrier to accessible travel…
King’s Cross is removing trains from departure boards 3–4 mins before departure. How does this help? It only creates more barriers for disabled passengers.
I shared my thoughts in @telegraphnews.bsky.social:(www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...)
King’s Cross is removing trains from departure boards 3–4 mins before departure. How does this help? It only creates more barriers for disabled passengers.
I shared my thoughts in @telegraphnews.bsky.social:(www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...)
King’s Cross to remove trains from departure board three minutes before they leave
‘Ridiculous’ scheme to reduce last-second platform sprints will make station ‘unusable’ for disabled people, says charity
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🚆 Another barrier to accessible travel…
King’s Cross is removing trains from departure boards 3–4 mins before departure. How does this help? It only creates more barriers for disabled passengers.
I shared my thoughts in @telegraphnews.bsky.social:(www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...)
King’s Cross is removing trains from departure boards 3–4 mins before departure. How does this help? It only creates more barriers for disabled passengers.
I shared my thoughts in @telegraphnews.bsky.social:(www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...)
Just submitted a very different very person piece to be published!! Keep your fingers crossed I’ll be sharing a link to it soon!
February 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Just submitted a very different very person piece to be published!! Keep your fingers crossed I’ll be sharing a link to it soon!
Trump falsely blamed disabled workers for a plane crash. His rhetoric isn’t just offensive—it fuels discrimination, exclusion, and rising disability hate crime. This isn’t just a U.S. problem—it normalises exclusion globally.
www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/tru... #Ableism #DisabilityRights
www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/tru... #Ableism #DisabilityRights
Trump’s Ableist Rhetoric is Dangerous – And It Won’t Stop With the U.S. — The Wheelchair Activist
Donald Trump’s latest attack targets disabled workers, falsely blaming diversity hiring for a tragic plane crash. His rhetoric isn’t just offensive—it legitimises discrimination, fuels workplace exclu...
www.thewheelchairactivist.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Trump falsely blamed disabled workers for a plane crash. His rhetoric isn’t just offensive—it fuels discrimination, exclusion, and rising disability hate crime. This isn’t just a U.S. problem—it normalises exclusion globally.
www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/tru... #Ableism #DisabilityRights
www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/tru... #Ableism #DisabilityRights
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Passionate and deeply care about mobility justice? Wheels for Wellbeing is hiring! Use your marketing and communication skills to help make cycling accessible for disabled people.
More info below! 👇
More info below! 👇
🚨New Job Alert!🚨
Are you a born communicator? We are seeking a p/t #Marketing & #Communications Manager committed to removing barriers to cycling for Disabled people and other minoritized communities. Deadline 17th Feb. For full details, please see: wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/new-job-alert/
Are you a born communicator? We are seeking a p/t #Marketing & #Communications Manager committed to removing barriers to cycling for Disabled people and other minoritized communities. Deadline 17th Feb. For full details, please see: wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/new-job-alert/
January 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Passionate and deeply care about mobility justice? Wheels for Wellbeing is hiring! Use your marketing and communication skills to help make cycling accessible for disabled people.
More info below! 👇
More info below! 👇
💬 “Can you blow your nose?”
📢 “Does your ventilator limit your life?”
I get a lot of questions about life with a ventilator & trach—so I answered them!
👉 Read the blog: www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/ask...
Got a question? Drop it in the comments!
#AskMeAnything #Disability
📢 “Does your ventilator limit your life?”
I get a lot of questions about life with a ventilator & trach—so I answered them!
👉 Read the blog: www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/ask...
Got a question? Drop it in the comments!
#AskMeAnything #Disability
Living with a Ventilator and Tracheostomy: Ask Me Anything! — The Wheelchair Activist
Curious about life with a ventilator and tracheostomy? In this ask me anything series, I answer common (and unexpected) questions about my daily experiences, misconceptions, and personal insights. Rea...
www.thewheelchairactivist.com
January 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
💬 “Can you blow your nose?”
📢 “Does your ventilator limit your life?”
I get a lot of questions about life with a ventilator & trach—so I answered them!
👉 Read the blog: www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/ask...
Got a question? Drop it in the comments!
#AskMeAnything #Disability
📢 “Does your ventilator limit your life?”
I get a lot of questions about life with a ventilator & trach—so I answered them!
👉 Read the blog: www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/ask...
Got a question? Drop it in the comments!
#AskMeAnything #Disability
WHY????
Google has confirmed it will rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US.
Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America in US
Tech firm to make change in line with Trump’s executive order, using both names in world outside US and Mexico
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
WHY????
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Sneak preview of our Head of Policy @emma-vogelmann.bsky.social being interviewed by @bbclondonnews.bsky.social about the importance of staff assistance at stations. If you're in London catch her on BBC1 at 6.30pm tonight.
January 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Sneak preview of our Head of Policy @emma-vogelmann.bsky.social being interviewed by @bbclondonnews.bsky.social about the importance of staff assistance at stations. If you're in London catch her on BBC1 at 6.30pm tonight.
What's the opposite of FOMO?
Tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are among those in attendance to watch Donald Trump's swearing in ceremony.
www.itv.com/news/2025-01...
www.itv.com/news/2025-01...
January 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
What's the opposite of FOMO?
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We're recruiting a Bus Compliance Officer for Central Scotland - join us and make a real difference to transport across North/South Lanarkshire and West Lothian tinyurl.com/5esd8z2s
Your chance to make a real difference and improve bus services in...
Bus Users UK is recruiting a Bus Compliance Officer for Central Scotland in the North/South Lanarkshire and West Lothian areas The role is full-time and varied with a mix of home-working and travel on...
tinyurl.com
January 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We're recruiting a Bus Compliance Officer for Central Scotland - join us and make a real difference to transport across North/South Lanarkshire and West Lothian tinyurl.com/5esd8z2s
Couldn’t agree more
Actively resent that I have to hear about Donald Trump every day for the next four years. None of us asked for any of this. Only his voters should have to look at his orange fascist face and hear his whiny racist voice.
January 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Couldn’t agree more
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As TikTok fights a federal law that bans it in the U.S. unless it is sold, it publicly referenced and thanked President-elect Donald Trump for his support in statements and videos since Friday. It even built its flattery directly into the app so its 170 million American users could see it.
TikTok Butters Up Trump as It Navigates a Ban in the U.S.
The app has repeatedly name checked the president-elect in pop-up messages and statements, as it navigates a ban in the United States unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
As TikTok fights a federal law that bans it in the U.S. unless it is sold, it publicly referenced and thanked President-elect Donald Trump for his support in statements and videos since Friday. It even built its flattery directly into the app so its 170 million American users could see it.
A cold day in hell...
President-elect Donald Trump said he would move his swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address indoors due to extreme cold forecast in Washington for Monday
Trump Says Inaugural Ceremony to Move Indoors Due to Severe Cold
President-elect Donald Trump said he would move his swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address indoors due to extreme cold forecast in Washington for Monday.
www.bloomberg.com
January 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A cold day in hell...
If you’re also on here because you’ve had enough of social media billionaires destroying humanity, my latest blog is for you. Meta’s newest policies are undermining inclusion and empowering harm—and I’ve got thoughts.
Read it here: www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/met... #DisabilityRights
Read it here: www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/met... #DisabilityRights
Meta’s Dangerous Shift: Abandoning Equity and Normalising Harm — The Wheelchair Activist
Meta's policy changes on hate speech and DEI programs undermine inclusivity, marginalise communities, and risk normalising discrimination. Discover why equity matters and how businesses can lead with ...
www.thewheelchairactivist.com
January 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If you’re also on here because you’ve had enough of social media billionaires destroying humanity, my latest blog is for you. Meta’s newest policies are undermining inclusion and empowering harm—and I’ve got thoughts.
Read it here: www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/met... #DisabilityRights
Read it here: www.thewheelchairactivist.com/the-blog/met... #DisabilityRights
Hi, I’m Emma Vogelmann! 🎙 Host of The Wheelchair Activist podcast, Head of Policy @transportforall.bsky.social, and passionate about authentic disabled representation. Sharing activism, insights, and behind-the-scenes of my work. Let’s connect and start conversations about disability rights! ✨
January 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Hi, I’m Emma Vogelmann! 🎙 Host of The Wheelchair Activist podcast, Head of Policy @transportforall.bsky.social, and passionate about authentic disabled representation. Sharing activism, insights, and behind-the-scenes of my work. Let’s connect and start conversations about disability rights! ✨