August 2012 - Black Triangle Campaign

Disabled campaigners protest against ‘fit for work’ testing firm ~ The Mirror

Protesters gathered outside Atos’s headquarters before carrying out a “secret action” at the Department for Work and Pensions […]

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on Aug 31

Atos protest: Disability rights groups target firm ~ BBC ( THEY reported!?)

31 August 2012 Last updated at 20:41 Atos protest: Disability rights groups target firm Minor scuffles broke out between campaigners and police […]

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on Aug 31

Phil Disley on Atos’s involvement with the Paralympics – cartoon

‘Disability activists are angry about IT company’s involvement with controversial incapacity benefit […]

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on Aug 31

ParalympicsGB officials claim Atos-branded badges were not deliberately concealed, but tucked into clothes because of wind

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on Aug 31

‘Paralympic Paradox’ ~ Letters to The Guardian ~ A Doctor Writes …

Wednesday 29 August 2012 21.00 BST Your coverage of the Paralympics and how they relate to […]

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on Aug 30

Report: Disabled People Against Cuts Cardiff-Caerdydd Die-in on Wednesday 29th August 2012

Well done and SOLIDARITY to our sisters and brothers in DPAC Cardiff on a fantastic demonstration! (Commentary by Liza Van […]

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on Aug 30

USE OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE INFORMATION IN (REMOVING AND DENYING) CLAIMS FOR DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE: A Handbook for Decision Makers ~ DWP

USE OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE INFORMATION IN CLAIMS FOR DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE A Handbook for Decision Makers Forward This […]

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on Aug 30

Newsnight on the Paralympics, AtoS and Disability Cuts: Not one word of truth from the Government and Not one word of a lie from Francesca Martinez

Congratulations and well done, Francesca! You have done us all extremely proud and you’ve done justice for the disabled people’s protest […]

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on Aug 30

DPAC Atos Armchair Games TODAY 30th August: The Truth is Revolutionary! Join In Our Protests From Home!

1. Social Media Flooding Gold Medals for Atos – Flood twitter and Facebook with the […]

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on Aug 30

Remembering Those Who’ve Died at the Hands of Atos ‘Healthcare’ ~ Johnny Void

Posted on August 29, 2012 by johnny void | 6 Comments A well attended and genuinely moving memorial service was held today outside the […]

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on Aug 30

Dow Chemical’s Paralympic Sponsorship Insults All Disabled People

‘And so, while Lord Coe excitedly boasts viewers will be ‘blown away’ by the 14th Paralympic games, thousands of disabled people […]

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on Aug 30

The lasting legacy of the Paralympics should be to see disabled people as equals ~ Nicky Clark in The Independent

‘When I think of disability I also think of the fearless disabled campaigners activists and non-disabled carers who fight for […]

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on Aug 30

The Independent Leading article: ‘These Games are about ability and inspiration’

For Black Triangle’s opinion see: https://blacktrianglecampaign.org/2012/08/29/cameron-uses-opening-ceremony-to-justify-benefit-cuts-narrative-libdems-to-barter-support-for-osbornes-10bn-in-further-cuts-for-emergency-wealth-tax-proposal/ See also Sue Marsh’s article for The Guardian on our disabled athletes and politics: […]

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on Aug 30

Many British Paralympians would not have had the chance to realise their potential without support that is now being removed

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on Aug 30

London raises curtain on Paralympic Games – not without controversy ~ The Washington Post

By Anthony Faiola, Published: August 29 LONDON — With an ode to science, human perseverance and the disabled physicist Stephen Hawking, this host […]

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on Aug 30

2012 Paralympic Games begin in London ~ The Washington Post

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on Aug 30

‘Atos parasites, sorry, employees have fun on Facebook’ ~ The Daily Shame (PG – Strong Language)

I’m not quite sure what I’d do if I worked for Atos, frankly. Resign and find another job, probably. […]

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on Aug 30

Paralympics: Government Accused Of ‘Hypocrisy’ Towards Disabled People ~ Huffington Post

Paralympics: Government Accused Of ‘Hypocrisy’ Towards Disabled People The Huffington Post UK | By Dina Rickman Posted: 29/08/2012 12:47 Updated: 29/08/2012 14:35 Campaigners and Paralympians have […]

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on Aug 29

Protesters show anger at Paralympic sponsor over disability benefit work ~ Metro

Protesters have stepped up their campaign against a Paralympics sponsor carrying out controversial disability benefit checks. Hundreds of […]

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on Aug 29

‘Paralympics, Atos scandal, Remploy closures… Con-Dems win gold for hypocrisy!’ ~ Les Woodward of Remploy

By Les Woodward, national convenor, Remploy trade union consortium Millions are watching the 2012 Paralympics. The Games aim to inspire […]

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on Aug 29

'Down With All That' In-depth background reading on the shambles of the (rapidly disappearing) welfare state
Aktion T4 The T4 Program was responsible for the murder of over 100,000 German citizens…babies, children, adults, and elderly…who had physical and mental disabilities. Developed in 1938 and carried out at six different sites throughout Germany and Austria, the T4 P
AtoS Healthcare User Group (Closed Group – Request to Join) “How do you feel about the Government’s move in scrapping Income Support and Disability Living Allowance and the organisation calling itself AtoS ‘HEALTHCARE’ ?”
Atos Miracles Find out where your nearest Atos Miracle Cure Center is on this fantastic web site.
Atos Miracles A place for the sick and disabled to share stories of how ATOS have cured them. Many sites on this subject have been threatened with legal action by the company and this is a place of satire – which we are hoping is not yet outlawed in the UK.
ATOS VICTIMS GROUP “Telling it How it IS” – Staunch alllies and fighters against the UK’s genocidal so-called welfare ‘reform’ programme
Benefits Claimants Fight Back
Boycott Workfare Workfare – compulsory work for benefits – is being rolled-out across the country. We call on public sector bodies, voluntary organisations and businesses being offered these placements as well as union branches to join others in signing a pledge to boycot
Crippen Cartoons The website of David Luton-Crippen, renown disabled cartoonist and a member of The Black Triangle
Crippen Cartoons Blog David Luton-Crippen’s blog
Diary of a Benefits Scrounger Sue Marshes excellent blog that shares information on Welfare cuts, illness, disability and general, current, political thought.
Disability Arts Online A ‘must read’! Not to be missed.
Disability History Month Scotland The official website of Disability History Month Scotland – 22nd November to 22nd December 2011
Disability History Month Scotland Held annually in the Autumn to celebrate our history of struggle and to build for a better future
Disabled People Against Cuts DPAC is about disabled people and their allies. DPAC is UK based but we know that disabled people in other countries are suffering from austerity cuts and a lack of fundamental rights. We welcome all to join us in fighting for justice and human rights for
Double Karma Ania Waterman’s blog on everything to do with disabled people’s activism
Down With All That Bigleyma’s excellent blog that chronicles the farce that the WCA assessments are and the major players involved in it’s execution.
DWP Examinations Forum A friendly online community for those undergoing an Atos Medical Assessment or appeal full of loads of information and valuable advice.
Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty Practical advice and solidarity for all those facing benefit difficulties and hardship. Excellent campaigning organisation
Good Advice Matters Guides that haven been produced in an effort to simplify the various processes involved when trying to claim benefits.
Inspired By Atos Origin A Facebook Group for people to post their artwork that is inspired by Atos Origin.
Ouch Too A disability support forum founded from the ashes of the BBC’s Ouch Board after they closed it.
Paralympics 2012 Boycott Website Dedicated to exposing AtoS’s hypocrisy as disability deniers and sponsors of the Paralympic Games! Paralympians: SPEAK OUT AND PROTEST!!!
Rolling with the Punches Blog “33 year old with lupus since 17 and a variety of other weird awkward symptoms!” Campaigner who co-authored the Spartacus Report
soiniciulacht – 'Taking the fight to this Morally Disabled Government' Cuts right to the heart of all that’s wrong with the neoliberal tyranny we endure today …
Solidarity Federation Advice on what to do if you ‘fail’ your DWP/ATOS Work Capability Assessment
The Broken of Britain Non-partisan UK-based Disability campaign. Advocacy for people with invisible illness and/or physical & mental health conditions. Also Carers, their Families and Friends. Our individual voices are too quiet to be heard, but collectively we can shout
The Dawn Willis Blog Dawn Willis sharing the news & views of the “Mentally Wealthy”
The New Republic The daily tabloid of the “Age of Austerity”
The Void Narking off the state since 2005
Unum Insurance Blog An excellent website that exposes advisor to the UK Government on welfare reform, Unum, for what they are.
Using the Law to Fight Cuts to Disabled People’s Services A practical guide for campaigners – disabled people and their families; carers and local groups (Updated July 2012)
Victims of Atos Corrupton They tried to silence Atos Register of Shame and it back as Victims of Atos Corruption.
Where's the Benefit A blog on all things that affect sick and/or disabled people under the ConDem jackboot
Why Wait Forever – DWP ATOS Veterans An amazing website containing interesting detailed research carried out by Mo Stewart into Atos & Unum Insurance
YOUR CALL – National Freephone Telephone Counselling Service for Disabled People in Scotland This is the first service of its kind in the UK. The service takes calls to its appointment line from 11am until 3 pm Mondays to Thursdays. Calls are free from a home telephone, and from most mobile networks(including T-Mobile, Vodaphone, O2, 3, Orange a

Disabled campaigners protest against ‘fit for work’ testing firm ~ The Mirror

Atos protest: Disability rights groups target firm ~ BBC ( THEY reported!?)

Phil Disley on Atos’s involvement with the Paralympics – cartoon

‘Paralympic Paradox’ ~ Letters to The Guardian ~ A Doctor Writes …

Report: Disabled People Against Cuts Cardiff-Caerdydd Die-in on Wednesday 29th August 2012

USE OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE INFORMATION IN (REMOVING AND DENYING) CLAIMS FOR DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE: A Handbook for Decision Makers ~ DWP

Newsnight on the Paralympics, AtoS and Disability Cuts: Not one word of truth from the Government and Not one word of a lie from Francesca Martinez

DPAC Atos Armchair Games TODAY 30th August: The Truth is Revolutionary! Join In Our Protests From Home!

Remembering Those Who’ve Died at the Hands of Atos ‘Healthcare’ ~ Johnny Void

Dow Chemical’s Paralympic Sponsorship Insults All Disabled People

The lasting legacy of the Paralympics should be to see disabled people as equals ~ Nicky Clark in The Independent

The Independent Leading article: ‘These Games are about ability and inspiration’

London raises curtain on Paralympic Games – not without controversy ~ The Washington Post

2012 Paralympic Games begin in London ~ The Washington Post

‘Atos parasites, sorry, employees have fun on Facebook’ ~ The Daily Shame (PG – Strong Language)

Paralympics: Government Accused Of ‘Hypocrisy’ Towards Disabled People ~ Huffington Post

Protesters show anger at Paralympic sponsor over disability benefit work ~ Metro

‘Paralympics, Atos scandal, Remploy closures… Con-Dems win gold for hypocrisy!’ ~ Les Woodward of Remploy

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Disabled campaigners protest against ‘fit for work’ testing firm ~ The Mirror

Atos protest: Disability rights groups target firm ~ BBC ( THEY reported!?)

Phil Disley on Atos’s involvement with the Paralympics – cartoon

‘Paralympic Paradox’ ~ Letters to The Guardian ~ A Doctor Writes …

Report: Disabled People Against Cuts Cardiff-Caerdydd Die-in on Wednesday 29th August 2012

USE OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE INFORMATION IN (REMOVING AND DENYING) CLAIMS FOR DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE: A Handbook for Decision Makers ~ DWP

Newsnight on the Paralympics, AtoS and Disability Cuts: Not one word of truth from the Government and Not one word of a lie from Francesca Martinez

DPAC Atos Armchair Games TODAY 30th August: The Truth is Revolutionary! Join In Our Protests From Home!

Remembering Those Who’ve Died at the Hands of Atos ‘Healthcare’ ~ Johnny Void

Dow Chemical’s Paralympic Sponsorship Insults All Disabled People

The lasting legacy of the Paralympics should be to see disabled people as equals ~ Nicky Clark in The Independent

The Independent Leading article: ‘These Games are about ability and inspiration’

London raises curtain on Paralympic Games – not without controversy ~ The Washington Post

2012 Paralympic Games begin in London ~ The Washington Post

‘Atos parasites, sorry, employees have fun on Facebook’ ~ The Daily Shame (PG – Strong Language)

Paralympics: Government Accused Of ‘Hypocrisy’ Towards Disabled People ~ Huffington Post

Protesters show anger at Paralympic sponsor over disability benefit work ~ Metro

‘Paralympics, Atos scandal, Remploy closures… Con-Dems win gold for hypocrisy!’ ~ Les Woodward of Remploy

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