(2) Dr David Wilkin from Open University gave evidence in today's Police & Crime Committee about how disableist abuse led him to attempt suicide. Susan Hall AM @Councillorsuzie says toughening up might help a "substantial amount of people".
We stand for #JusticeForDisabledVictims

(1) During yesterday's Police and Crime Committee, we heard devastating evidence from panellists about the impact of harassment and abuse.
Susan Hall AM @Councillorsuzie suggests people should "just toughen up".
Hear the response from Andy Fearn @IBVprev
#JusticeForDisabledVictims

Disabled Londoners face harassment just trying to get around on public transport. TfL's campaign calls for people to 'act like a friend' when they see it, but we need to tackle the root cause: politicians and the media stirring up hatred against Disabled people. #NationalHCAW

Disabled victims of hate crime deserve justice. We're demanding change. #NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek #NationalHCAW

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Thanks to Assembly Member Neil Garratt for raising the issue of the Greater London Authority not having accurate data on accessible housing. Having this information is key to addressing the accessible homes crisis. We’re part of this city and the data should reflect that. #AccessibleHousing

Most councils simply don't have know how many accessible homes they have, how many are needed and whether it is affordable. This needs to change.

To begin tackling the accessible housing crisis, housing providers must collect data to understand the scale of the problem. #AccessibleHomesWeek

Many Disabled people are stuck in hospital, not because they're too unwell to go home, but because their home is not safe.

Building more accessible homes means better lives and better use of the NHS. #AccessibleHomesWeek #HousingCrisis

Imagine living in a home where you cannot take a shower or cook a meal without relying on someone else to help you. Or living in a home where you cannot get in or out safely.

Disabled people don’t have to imagine this. Many of us live this life every day. #AccessibleHomesWeek

When asked if she’s happy with how the Greater London Authority engages with Disabled people on accessible housing, our Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Manager Laura Vicinanza didn’t hold back.