Monthly Archives: December 2010

Crippen’s Christmas Cartoon

Posted on December 25, 2010 by samedifference1

Thanks to Crippen, who has a collection of Christmas cartoons at his site. This is my favourite. Season’s Greetings from Disability Voices!

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The Twelve Days of Cripmas

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Writer In A Wheelchair

Today the Christmas Single for The Broken of Britain and Where’s the Benefit was launched. It’s called The Twelve Days of Cripmas, a retake on a classic Christmas Carol, detailing all the cuts that disabled people have and are facing. … Continue reading →

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Announcing ‘One Month Before Heartbreak’

Posted on December 20, 2010 by samedifference1

Thanks to Disability Voices team member Emma. This post was originally posted here by Emma. I’ve been thinking about things that we can do to raise awareness of The Broken of Britain and our cause. This post is to announce … Continue reading →

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The Broken Of Britain Features In One In Four Magazine

Posted on December 13, 2010 by samedifference1

I’ve just read an article on the website of mental health publication One In Four magazine about how The Broken Of Britain was born. Well done to Disability Voices team member Kaliya, AKA  BendyGirl ,for spreading the word about this … Continue reading →

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The Broken Of Britain Response To DLA Reform Consultation

Posted on December 7, 2010 by samedifference1

This is a cross-post from Benefit Scrounging Scum. The coalition government have continued slowly turning the screws on disabled people, a task started by the previous government.  Harsh cuts to existing benefits and services announced through an eager media have … Continue reading →

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International Day Of Disabled People

Posted on December 3, 2010 by samedifference1

Today is the International Day Of Disabled People. This year, appropriately, the Day falls in the first UK Disability History Month. So  have a great day, and please celebrate yourselves and/or the DisAbled people in your lives in some way … Continue reading →

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Captain SKA Liar Liar To Battle X Factor Winner For Christmas Number 1

Posted on December 1, 2010 by samedifference1

Political blog Left Foot Forward reported on Monday that Captain SKA’s hit anti-cuts, anti-Coalition Government song, Liar Liar, will go on sale from December 12th- and will be in with a chance of beating whoever wins this year’s X Factor … Continue reading →

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