Ali Hemsley 🌻
@AliHemsley
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influencer & disability advocate | creating positive social change ✨ (she/her)
Brighton, England
Joined March 2016
10 days ago I sent Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt a letter (below) asking him to postpone the govt's 20% increase in energy bills on 1 April. Since, SEVENTY major charities (below), & the energy industry trade body have signed up to support the letter. IF YOU SUPPORT THE CALL PLS RT
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"Blood is thicker than water" water flows freely, blood coagulates "You can choose your friends, you can't choose your family" If the love isn't flowing from your family, make a new one with friends who allow you to be yourself.
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How have you been keeping up with your #NewYearsResolution so far? Here’s one that can change your life while empowering #DisabledStudents, and we’ll be supporting you all the way🏃👨🦽We have a few spaces left for the 2023 TCS @LondonMarathon - get in touch to claim your spot now!
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@alihemsley was awarded the Snowdon Master’s Scholarship to study Digital Media, Culture and Society. Her studies highlight and critique disability representation in the media, and she regularly shares her personal experiences with a disability with her thousands of followers.
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This afternoon I saw a man pull his car over just so he could get out and take a photo of a rainbow. What a wonderful reminder to appreciate the small things. 🥹🌈
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SHOCKED AND DISGUSTED WITH ALBASTAR AIRLINES - told me I should wear a nappy on board as I’m disabled and they don’t have an aisle chair. This is what I had to resort to. Please share - This isn’t acceptable!!! #disabled #wheelchair #AlbastarAirlines
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#ThisMorning has turned completely dystopian and Black Mirror by offering to pay energy bills as a competition prize.
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I hope Gemma’s ex doesn’t tell everyone who her dad is. Imagine the absolute scenes when he walks in during the family visit if she makes it to the end #LoveIsland
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I know everyone is talking about the Will Smith and Chris Rock punch at The Oscars. I would rather use this moment to raise awareness about ableism and what Alopecia actually is for those who may not know. #DisabilityTwitter #Alopecia Thread 🧵 (1/5)
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There is just 7 days to go to apply for the #SnowdonScholarship2022 £30,000 funding available for disabled students or prospective students on UK masters! Applications will be closing on the 1st April at 5pm (BST) 👉 https://t.co/RkEuM9mLg1
#Masters #HigherEducation #Access
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Bloody depressing @thismorning phone-in again. So many people at crisis point regarding energy bills - including those with v high usage due to disabilities (home ventilators, oxygen concentrators, elec wheel chairs etc). I am nearly OUT OF TOOLS to help Govt must intervene
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Do you have a question about @SnowdonTrust Masters Scholarships? I'd love to support others applications & share my experience. Head to my Instagram stories and leave a question in the box - I’ll be answering tomorrow! https://t.co/fUMnp460QE
@GDIHub #DisabilityTwitter
📢Up to £30,000 is available for disabled students going on to study a master’s next academic year. ⏰Applications close April 1st. Find out more here: https://t.co/RqCJgDHt3J Please share with anyone who may be interested! #SnowdonTrust #SnowdonScholarship2022
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It’s really hit me that I’ve had more access to information, support and treatment in the first two months of being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease than I’ve had in over 10 years of having a Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS diagnosis... #NEISvoid #MECFS #DisabilityTwitter
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I think one of the hardest parts about having a chronic illness is that you feel like you’re always playing catch up
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A remote workplace is an accessible workplace. Organizations denying remote work when it's been proven to work for many roles are practicing forms of ableism... 🙅🏼♂️
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I've seen a lot of physically disabled people posting sexy pics in response to the Sofia Jirau Victoria's Secret modelling backlash and it makes me really uncomfortable
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