<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[speak to me]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "Speak to Me" campaign promotes direct communication with individuals with disabilities, fostering respect and inclusivity. 
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By Harry Georgiou – Disability Advocate and PIP Recipient in Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government’s recent decision to reverse its proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is, without question, a step in...]]></description><link>https://www.sprsktome.org/post/the-government-s-u-turn-on-pip-cuts-is-welcome-but-it-should-never-have-come-to-this-by-harry-geo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685e65a15bf466f7082a6ad7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:47:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Speak to me </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Government’s U-turn on PIP Cuts Is Welcome - But It Should Never Have Come to This]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Harry Georgiou, Disability Advocate and PIP Recipient in Work The government’s recent decision to reverse its proposed changes to...]]></description><link>https://www.sprsktome.org/post/the-government-s-u-turn-on-pip-cuts-is-welcome-but-it-should-never-have-come-to-thisby-harry-georg</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685e6a78d99c65dd82f71818</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:59:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2a219_08f095090889421e99f2a5394fe756c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_957,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Speak to me </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Role Does Inclusive Communication Play in Educational Environments?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inclusive communication is vital for creating educational spaces where every student feels respected, understood, and empowered to share...]]></description><link>https://www.sprsktome.org/post/what-role-does-inclusive-communication-play-in-educational-environments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674c6a62cf5a08407165bce2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:44:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/3D6Kn800SIk?si=McI4tWsJToy3j5lK" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Harry Georgiou</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joanne's Story: Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Joanne, a 32-year-old from Liverpool, whose life experiences with hidden disabilities spark a powerful conversation through the...]]></description><link>https://www.sprsktome.org/ab/post/joanne-s-story-raising-awareness-of-hidden-disabilities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678aa485b0e219f41dd3b5bc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:42:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2a219_212ee18fca3c4a689c7cdce0c8a95c0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Harry Georgiou</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joanne's Story: Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Joanne, a 32-year-old from Liverpool, whose life experiences with hidden disabilities spark a powerful conversation through the...]]></description><link>https://www.sprsktome.org/post/joanne-s-story-raising-awareness-of-hidden-disabilities-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673466e333f336791ac0a419</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:59:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2a219_212ee18fca3c4a689c7cdce0c8a95c0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Harry Georgiou</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabled by Inaccessibility: Sam’s Struggle to Reach the Paralympics in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Sam shared with us a story that highlights the frustrating reality of navigating a city that isn’t always accessible or...]]></description><link>https://www.sprsktome.org/ab/post/disabled-by-inaccessibility-sam-s-struggle-to-reach-the-paralympics-in-paris</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66de9b017671a63b5a13cf04</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:01:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2a219_6c002a2488e64a7ead1e1fb08242e87c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_686,h_916,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Harry Georgiou</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thought Leadership: Harry Georgiou]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Georgiou is the Youth Advisory and Co-Production Assistant at DFN Project SEARCH. Harr y is on a crusade to create a future in...]]></description><link>https://www.sprsktome.org/post/thought-leadership-harry-georgiou</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66af7a1bcfc3758d83e5a497</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:45:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2a219_4d280888b89a48eaa0f76640574126a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Harry Georgiou</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>