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Andy Rickell
Let's see the social model on the catwalk
Only six per cent of disabled people know about the social model, says Andy Rickell. Society will only benefit if the others start to receive disability equality training
The answer is easy
The government’s single equality bill is an important step forward, says Andy Rickell, but it is lacking in ambition
Our job, not theirs
The government is set to take over major decisions on how independent living is operated and regulated. That’s not their job, says Andy Rickell, it’s ours
Let our people go
Disabled people are being imprisoned in residential homes because of the inflexibility of local authority support packages. So change the law, says Andy Rickell
Two can campaign as one
The disabled and old age lobbies have so much in common that they should campaign together on the social care funding crisis, says Andy Rickell
Make room at the top table
Setting up an Office for Disability Issues was the right thing to do, but to be really effective it needs a higher status, says Andy Rickell
Retraining our allies
No one gives up power without a fight. That’s why it’s time to ease those who control disabled people out of the driving seat and into a new role, says Andy Rickell
Ripe for investment
It’s all very well for government to talk about promoting disabled people’s rights, says Andy Rickell, but big words need backing up with big money
Disability organisations can be disablist as well
Addressing another of the key drivers of disablism, Andy Rickell questions the role of third sector disability organisations
Unequal treatment
The NHS often helps to maintain or even spread disablist attitudes, says Andy Rickell
Is the government condemning its own life chances report to failure?
The government will never achieve its target of achieving equality for disabled people by 2025, says Andy Rickell.