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Start at the beginning (1)

this is the start of blogs in preparation for a chapter in a journal which asked … Start at the beginning (1)Read more

by Elean0r•June 22, 2017•0
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Remembering Eleanor Firman

Eleanor’s funeral is tomorrow and I am to say a few words there. I find it … Remembering Eleanor FirmanRead more

by Elean0r•May 14, 2017•1
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At the Spirit of Women Changemakers conference

I was invited to speak the opening session at the Fawcett Society’s Spirit of Women Changemakers … At the Spirit of Women Changemakers conferenceRead more

by Elean0r•November 23, 2016•0
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At the V&A: Identity, and using the right language

The week before last, I recieved an e-mail I am contacting you on behalf of gal-dem … At the V&A: Identity, and using the right languageRead more

by Elean0r•November 3, 2016•0
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When you ‘re a foodie on wheels

I am an unashamed foodie. This is a common trait I share with fellow Malaysians – … When you ‘re a foodie on wheelsRead more

by Elean0r•September 30, 2016•0
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On Media Diversified – Rights Not Games: A Week Of Disability Resistance

I was asked by Media Diversified to write a piece on the Paralympics. Originally I wanted … On Media Diversified – Rights Not Games: A Week Of Disability ResistanceRead more

by Elean0r•September 15, 2016•0
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Remembering the murdered #sagamihara19

Last Tuesday, on the 28th July, I was bleary eyed, jet lagged from my journey back … Remembering the murdered #sagamihara19Read more

by Elean0r•August 3, 2016•0
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Event : Vigil for Sagamihara murdered victims 4th Aug at 4pm

This was started as an event on Facebook. But it came through that some people did … Event : Vigil for Sagamihara murdered victims 4th Aug at 4pmRead more

by Elean0r•August 2, 2016•0
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#MebeforeYou to #LiveBoldly

  Last Wednesday, I was with a group of protestors at the ‘Me Before You’ premiere … #MebeforeYou to #LiveBoldlyRead more

by Elean0r•June 3, 2016•0
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Access in New York city

My flight over from Heathrow to John F Kennedy Airport with Virgin Atlantic was smooth until … Access in New York cityRead more

by Elean0r•March 27, 2016•0

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About Eleanor Thoe Lisney

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Founding member and director of Sisters of Frida,  a disabled women’s collective and Culture Access, supporting access, bringing an inclusive and intersectional edge.

An access advisor, co ordinator extraordinaire, creative practitioner, public speaker, a content writer, secretary of NUJ LIBNM branch. She has written for Media Diversified. She was on the British Council Disability Advisory Panel and a NAWO trustee, and previously Publicity Chair for EVA London Conference. She is on  the web communications team of the International Network of Women with Disabilities,   Co founder of #cripthevoteUK and Greenwich DPAC. A Clore Social Leadership Fellow.

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  • Advisor role: TSIC Consultancy
  • A previous life
  • A chapter in Global Perspectives on Disability Activism and Advocacy
  • on the Global Disability Summit
  • A new year …2018
  • Breaking out of the cocoon (5)
  • Slow to feminism (4)
  • Feminism from further afield (3)
  • Privileges and Politics (2)
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