Climate change is a disability issue

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How can we help build a more inclusive climate and nature movement that champions the voices and insights of Disabled people?

This is a <a href="https://greensquirrel.co.uk/something-club/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Something Club</a> event.Not a member yet? You can book a standalone ticket here, or if you decide to become a member you&#x27;ll gain access to an exciting programme of virtual events, resources and opportunities for climate action. For the cost of this event you could join for a full month, with no obligation to continue your membership at the end of the month.Already a member (or planning to join before this event)? There&#x27;s no need to book! Simply RSVP to the event directly from <a href="https://somethingclub.circle.so/c/what-s-on/?sort=asc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">What&#x27;s On in the Community Space.</a>- - - - - - - - - - -One in seven of the world’s population is a Disabled person. In the UK, 22% of the population have a disability, so why are so many climate decisions made without Disabled people? Join us for an interactive discussion on what the climate movement can learn from the experiences of Disabled people, and discover how each of us can help build a more inclusive climate and nature movement that champions the voices and insights of Disabled people. The three guests joining us for this discussion are:<ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/PaulineCastres" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pauline Castres</a>, a disabled climate activist, policy and advocacy professional working in disability rights, climate change, and global health policy.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/BDEFbites" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Laura Welti</a>, a lifelong equality and social justice activist and manager of Bristol Disability Forum.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/Grace_LDW" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Grace Krause</a>, policy officer for Learning Disability Wales. </li></ul>Everyone is welcome and there will be opportunities to ask questions and join the discussion. Or if you&#x27;d rather keep our camera off and just listen, that&#x27;s fine too!- - - - - - - - - -The Something Club is an online community where everyone becomes a climate leader, and everyone is welcome. It’s a space for members to explore what climate action means to them and create incredible change - close to home, in their community and beyond. We believe that responding to the climate and nature crisis needs everyone, so while members have the option to pay a monthly membership fee to support the project, our Buy One Give One subscription model means that anyone can attend, regardless of their ability to pay. Find out more and join our community here: <a href="https://greensquirrel.co.uk/something-club/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.somethingclub.co.uk</a>

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