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Fury at Paralympic ‘hypocrisy’ of private firm Atos behind fit-to-work tests ~ Derby Telegraph

Fury at Paralympic ‘hypocrisy’ of private firm Atos behind fit-to-work tests ACTIVISTS have staged demonstrations outside the private firm which […]

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on Aug 29

Paralympic sponsor engulfed by disability tests row

Atos accused of wrongly classing benefit applicants as fit for work By NINA LAKHANI WEDNESDAY 29 AUGUST 2012 More than […]

by JJ

on Aug 29

Mark Steel: They can’t be disabled – they can swim: Atos sponsoring the Paralympics is like the Pope sponsoring a Gay Olympiad

Atos accused of wrongly classing benefit applicants as fit for work ‘Before the games, few people had heard of Atos, […]

by JJ

on Aug 29

Anti-Atos protests take to streets of Manchester and Sheffield

This article should be read after: ‘Seven medals but now the Tories want my benefits’ by Mark Krantz Colin Roy Hunter […]

by JJ

on Aug 29

Paralympics Sponsor Atos Hits Back At Disability Protesters ~ states it ‘Only’ carries out WCA in line with govt policy

“We’re only carrying out orders” they say. So that’s alright then. Paralympics sponsor Atos – facing a disability protest this […]

by JJ

on Aug 29

‘Seven medals but now the Tories want my benefits’ ~ British Paralympic Gold Medalist Tara Flood Speaks Out

Paralympic winner speaks out and says get Atos out of the Games Paralympic gold medallist and world record holder Tara […]

by JJ

on Aug 28

‘Atos forced me to crawl on the floor in tears’

Dave Sewell reports on the horrific letters that expose how Paralympics sponsor Atos treats disabled people and the week of […]

by JJ

on Aug 28

Controversial Paralympic sponsor has won work across Whitehall as well as running work capability assessments

by JJ

on Aug 28

DAILY MIRROR’S KEVIN MAGUIRE COLUMN ~ ‘And the gold medal for hypocrisy goes to… David Cameron’!

Atos sponsoring the Paralympics when its benefit tests are a sick joke is an insult to disabled people By Kevin […]

by JJ

on Aug 28

Disabled People and the reality of the Grass Roots fight back in Britain: ‘The Full Monty’ (or what the Guardian CiF left out) by Debbie Jolly (DPAC)

By Debbie Jolly Disabled People Against Cuts News Add comments ‘What the Guardian’s CiF Article left Out’ August 27th 2012 In spite of […]

by JJ

on Aug 27

Great Start to the AtoS Games! Paralympian Gold Medalist Tara Flood Stripped of Her Gold Medal by DWP/AtoS Assessor

The Atos Games began today with a crowd of up to 70 activists gathered for the Opening Ceremony at […]

by JJ

on Aug 27

'Would you want to be described as not working, not functioning?' asks Philip Craven

by JJ

on Aug 27

The Atos Games will showcase disabled people’s anger at Paralympic sponsors

Disabled campaigners have planned a week of protests against Atos to coincide with the start of the Paralympic Games Debbie […]

by JJ

on Aug 27

A group of Conservative MPs are trying to seize the political agenda with some of the most rightwing ideas the party has seen in decades – and many are taking them seriously

by JJ

on Aug 27

Ian Birrell: It’s not just the bad apples – it’s our rotten society’s attitudes

‘Perhaps most shocking, however, is the gut-wrenching normality of such abuse in a nation that still hides away people with […]

by JJ

on Aug 27

Owen Jones: David Cameron praises Paralympians, but his policies will crush them

‘So, by all means, let us celebrate the Paralympics. But don’t let this Government capitalise on it. They are leaving […]

by JJ

on Aug 27

65,000 hate crimes against disabled people and rising. This has to stop.

By Nicky Clark Notebook, Opinion Friday, 24 August 2012 at 12:02 pm Last night the ITV Tonight programme led the way with a […]

by JJ

on Aug 27

As Paralympics start, Britain’s disabled decry cuts ~ The Washington Post

By Anthony Faiola, Sunday, August 26, 1:12 AM LONDON — Britain’s physically and mentally challenged athletes are preparing to take on the world at […]

by JJ

on Aug 26

The Most Sickening Picture of the Year – Cameron with a Disabled Child ~ Tony Greenstein’s Blog

TONY GREENSTEIN’S BLOG SATURDAY, 25 AUGUST 2012 Posted by Tony Greenstein The Most Sickening Picture of the Year […]

by JJ

on Aug 26

Perhaps Iain Duncan Smith will accuse me of peeing on the data

There is more new evidence that the economy is flatlining and that Osborne’s deficit reduction programme is in disarray. […]

by JJ

on Aug 26

'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

Fury at Paralympic ‘hypocrisy’ of private firm Atos behind fit-to-work tests ~ Derby Telegraph

Paralympic sponsor engulfed by disability tests row

Mark Steel: They can’t be disabled – they can swim: Atos sponsoring the Paralympics is like the Pope sponsoring a Gay Olympiad

Anti-Atos protests take to streets of Manchester and Sheffield

Paralympics Sponsor Atos Hits Back At Disability Protesters ~ states it ‘Only’ carries out WCA in line with govt policy

‘Seven medals but now the Tories want my benefits’ ~ British Paralympic Gold Medalist Tara Flood Speaks Out

‘Atos forced me to crawl on the floor in tears’

DAILY MIRROR’S KEVIN MAGUIRE COLUMN ~ ‘And the gold medal for hypocrisy goes to… David Cameron’!

Disabled People and the reality of the Grass Roots fight back in Britain: ‘The Full Monty’ (or what the Guardian CiF left out) by Debbie Jolly (DPAC)

Great Start to the AtoS Games! Paralympian Gold Medalist Tara Flood Stripped of Her Gold Medal by DWP/AtoS Assessor

The Atos Games will showcase disabled people’s anger at Paralympic sponsors

Ian Birrell: It’s not just the bad apples – it’s our rotten society’s attitudes

Owen Jones: David Cameron praises Paralympians, but his policies will crush them

65,000 hate crimes against disabled people and rising. This has to stop.

As Paralympics start, Britain’s disabled decry cuts ~ The Washington Post

The Most Sickening Picture of the Year – Cameron with a Disabled Child ~ Tony Greenstein’s Blog

Perhaps Iain Duncan Smith will accuse me of peeing on the data

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Fury at Paralympic ‘hypocrisy’ of private firm Atos behind fit-to-work tests ~ Derby Telegraph

Paralympic sponsor engulfed by disability tests row

Mark Steel: They can’t be disabled – they can swim: Atos sponsoring the Paralympics is like the Pope sponsoring a Gay Olympiad

Anti-Atos protests take to streets of Manchester and Sheffield

Paralympics Sponsor Atos Hits Back At Disability Protesters ~ states it ‘Only’ carries out WCA in line with govt policy

‘Seven medals but now the Tories want my benefits’ ~ British Paralympic Gold Medalist Tara Flood Speaks Out

‘Atos forced me to crawl on the floor in tears’

DAILY MIRROR’S KEVIN MAGUIRE COLUMN ~ ‘And the gold medal for hypocrisy goes to… David Cameron’!

Disabled People and the reality of the Grass Roots fight back in Britain: ‘The Full Monty’ (or what the Guardian CiF left out) by Debbie Jolly (DPAC)

Great Start to the AtoS Games! Paralympian Gold Medalist Tara Flood Stripped of Her Gold Medal by DWP/AtoS Assessor

The Atos Games will showcase disabled people’s anger at Paralympic sponsors

Ian Birrell: It’s not just the bad apples – it’s our rotten society’s attitudes

Owen Jones: David Cameron praises Paralympians, but his policies will crush them

65,000 hate crimes against disabled people and rising. This has to stop.

As Paralympics start, Britain’s disabled decry cuts ~ The Washington Post

The Most Sickening Picture of the Year – Cameron with a Disabled Child ~ Tony Greenstein’s Blog

Perhaps Iain Duncan Smith will accuse me of peeing on the data

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