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A chapter in Global Perspectives on Disability Activism and Advocacy
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A chapter in Global Perspectives on Disability Activism and Advocacy

Karen Soldatic  asked me to contribute a chapter to the book below and it is published … A chapter in Global Perspectives on Disability Activism and AdvocacyRead more

by Elean0r•June 30, 2019March 2, 2026•1
on the Global Disability Summit
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on the Global Disability Summit

Last month I attended the Global Disability summit.  Here is an explanation of the summit and … on the Global Disability SummitRead more

by Elean0r•August 5, 2018March 2, 2026•2
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A new year …2018

I was going to make new year resolutions but I decided against it – knowing that … A new year …2018Read more

by Elean0r•January 3, 2018•0
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Slow to feminism (4)

This past weekend I was with other disabled women at the Sisters of Frida peer led … Slow to feminism (4)Read more

by Elean0r•September 20, 2017•1
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Privileges and Politics (2)

this is part of a set of blogs in preparation for a chapter in a journal … Privileges and Politics (2)Read more

by Elean0r•July 10, 2017•0
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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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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
Remembering the murdered #sagamihara19
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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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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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  • Breaking out of the cocoon (5)
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  • Privileges and Politics (2)
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