Disabled Community

Space for disabled Hippos to support each other and chat.

Includes people who are chronically ill, disabled, D/deaf, neurodivergent or have a mental health condition.

We focus on life experience, no diagnosis needed

How to join

We have a private Slack channel so people can feel comfortable sharing their experiences and as a group we do not share people’s identities or experiences wider without consent.

We currently have over 30 people in the group.

To join the Slack channel, message Sophie Strong or Dani Massarano

You will be asked to read and agree to the community rules.

Not joined Hippo but want to talk to disabled community members? You can email Sophie Strong sophie.strong@hippodigital.co.uk

Resources

• Mental Health & Wellbeing support
  
• How to refer to the Disabled community at Hippo
• Words to avoid when talking about disabled people
• Disabled community at Hippo trello board
• Google Slides plug for the community

I’m an ally, how can I help?

We’ll share anything we need help actioning when they come up.

Learn more about Disability and the Disabled community:

• How many Disabled people are there?
• What rights do Disabled People have?
• Timeline of UK Disabled Peoples organising
• Understanding the Social Model of Disability