Be Heard, Be Seen, Be Counted
“Disabled voices are too often ignored, but we’re changing that. Raise Your Voice is a bold new campaign fighting for real disability representation – and we need your help.” –
George Baker, Founder, The Disability Union
Why This Matters
Decisions affecting our lives are too often made without us. That’s why The Disability Union is launching a campaign – and an upcoming documentary – to highlight the fight for disability representation in government. We’re pushing for action, but we need thousands of people likeyou to show the demand for change because…
Your voice matters!
By signing up for the Raise Your Voice campaign, you become a vital part of a movement dedicated to amplifying Disabled voices and driving systemic change. Your involvement can help dismantle barriers and create a more inclusive society where Disabled People are heard and respected.
Join us in this transformative journey and RAISE YOUR VOICE!
How You Can Help
✅ Join the campaign – it takes less than a minute
✅ Share your story with friends, family, and allies – every voice makes a difference.
✅ Follow the journey as we take this movement to the next level.
Together, we can break barriers and bring real disability representation into society.
Will you help us make history?
Raise Your Voice Campaign – Activist Starter Guide & Templates Pack
Ready to make a difference?
Our Activist Starter Guide + Templates Pack – an empowering toolkit to kickstart your disability rights activism. This vibrant guide gives you everything you need to get started with confidence and clarity. It’s designed for new activists, by activists – so you can raise your voice and create change right away!
What’s Inside:
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Step-by-step Guide: Friendly advice on planning your first campaign, understanding your rights, and finding support.
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Ready-Made Templates: Handy templates for letters, emails, social posts, and more – just fill in the blanks and go!
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Tips & Inspiration: Practical tips, checklists, and motivating stories to boost your confidence.
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Self-Care Reminders: Guidance on staying balanced and energized as you embark on activism.
Why You’ll Love It: This Starter Guide is all about empowerment. It breaks down the basics of disability rights campaigning into simple, actionable steps. Whether you want to influence local policy, start a community project, or speak up about an issue close to your heart, these tools will help turn your passion into action. No more feeling overwhelmed – you’ll know exactly how to begin and where to find help along the way.
Get Started Now – and be part of a growing movement of new voices! Download your free Activist Starter Guide + Templates Pack today (or request a printed copy), and take the first step toward making real change. Your voice matters, and this guide will help you use it. Together, let’s raise our voices and build a more inclusive world!
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Empowerment Through Advocacy
Raise Your Voice Platform
Join a powerful platform that amplifies your voice and advocates for disability rights on a national scale.
Community Support
Connect with a supportive community that shares experiences, offers advice, and fosters solidarity among members.
Influence Policy
Participate in campaigns that directly influence policy changes and promote inclusive practices across the UK.
Success stories - HERE’S what HAPPENS when You Raise your voice
Greg’s Story
Greg was invited to speak at a Holocaust Memorial event, where he was to share the Disabled perspective on what the future could look like. The location changed last-minute, and as if that wasn’t enough, accessibility issues made the experience even more challenging….
His wheelchair got stuck in the thick chamber carpet, causing him pain as he had to push through it. He could technically use crutches to get to the floor, but it wasn’t comfortable or genuinely accessible. Yet, despite all this, Greg stood his ground. His love for the cause, service in speaking truth, and dedication to fighting for accessibility made an impact. He spoke powerfully, and his words resonated beyond the disabled community. People approached him, thanking him for his perspective, some even surprised that his speech was delivered in front of such a large crowd. He didn’t just raise awareness—he changed minds. His impact didn’t stop there. He gave accessibility feedback to the council, and just days later, he received a letter from the Lord Mayor herself, thanking him for his contribution and promising to make the chamber more accessible for future events.
That’s what activism looks like. That’s what happens when we demand better. That’s what real change is.
MJ’s Story
And then there’s MJ, another incredible example of activism in action. Right now, she’s traveling worldwide, from the United Arab Emirates to Scotland, to speak at the Mental Health Scottish Association of Social Workers conference. She’s heading to NAIDEX in Birmingham, speaking on behalf of Accessibility Partners and much more….
MJ’s dedication to accessibility and inclusion is recognised globally. She first took on a Global Woman award 2025 for Champion of Diversity and Inclusion. She has since become an award winner, taking home the Gold First Place Award for Disability Leadership, Silver for Disability Inclusion Impact, and two Bronze Awards for Woman in Personal Services and the People’s Choice Diversity and InclUSion, the not profit she began 15 years ago. She’s currently been nominated for the National Diversity Awards 2025, so go and search for her and vote yes for InclUSion !!! These first accolades are part of the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards, where she stood alongside changemakers like Sarah Ferguson and Dr. Tererai Trent, who presented the awards. The second Global Women’s Award held an award ceremony at the prestigious Houses of Parliament.
Her work is powered by a fierce love for inclUSion, a deep commitment to service, and a relentless drive to break barriers.
She reminds us that “we cannot be what we cannot see.” And often says in her award-winning global stage speaking “it’s not about me it’s not about you. It’s about us the mahusive Us in InclUSion”
MJ embodies the power of Disabled leadership and is a trainee social worker in Wales, a parent of three grown neuro-divergent and disabled children and is becoming the change we all want to see.
MJ’s work is powered by a love for inclusion, service to others, and dedication to breaking barriers. She is proving that we cannot be what we cannot see. She demonstrates the power of Disabled leadership and the importance of inclusion by design. Her work with G-PODs is redefining accessibility, proving that when we demand change, it happens. She isn’t just speaking about a better world—she’s building it.
There will always be those who doubt us. However, love, service, and dedication are what will prove them wrong. Together, we will win!
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