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Jun 20, 2022 6 tweets 3 min read
1/ @GDA__online delighted that CEO, @tressaburke receives honorary Doctor of @OpenUniversity in recognition of her commitment to Public Services including exceptional contribution as campaigner for equality & tireless efforts to improve the lives of thousands of disabled people. Group of people in academic ceremonial robes in the concert 2/ On receiving the honour, Tressa said: “I am sincerely honoured to be receiving recognition from the Open University because it is such a unique & exceptional institution, sharing @GDA__online passion for tackling inequalities & injustice & making learning accessible for all.
Jun 20, 2022 4 tweets 2 min read
.@COPFS recently published data on hate crime in Scotland reveals that disability hate crime in Scotland in 2021-2022 underwent the highest increase of reports since legislation was introduced in 2010. 🧵1/ A 44% increase on last year’s figures confirms the rise of hate crimes and incidents directed at disabled people reported to us by GDA members. 2/