Author Ellen Clifford will talk about her book, The War on Disabled People with Helen Jones from York Disability Rights forum and Q&A.
About this Event
BSL interpreter and closed captioning service provided for this event.
To celebrate York Disability Week Ellen Clifford will talk about her book, The War on Disabled People, that gives detailed account of both the impact of austerity upon disabled people and, the campaign responses to it led by ‘Disabled People Against Cuts.'
Ellen will be joined by Helen Jones, disability campaigner and member of York Disability Rights Forum giving her reflections about the book.
The event will include a Q&A session.
Ellen’s book is available here at Zedbooks.
Background
Ellen Clifford is a disabled activist and member of the Disabled People Against Cuts National Steering Group. She has worked in the disability sector for over twenty years, predominantly within user led organisations and is currently co-chair of the Experts by Experience Commission on Social Security which is looking to build consensus on proposals for a better welfare benefits system. She is a person who lives with mental distress and a member of Unite the union.
Helen Jones is a disability campaigner, part of York Disability Rights Forum and writes for the York Press.
Web: www.yorkdisabilityweek.org
Facebook: @yorkdisabilityweek
An Explore Labs event supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.