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Ruils Independent Living
@ruils.bsky.social
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Deaf & Disabled Peoples Organisation in South West London supporting Disabled people to live independently.

📧 [email protected]
📱020 8831 6083
💻 www.ruils.co.uk
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ruils.bsky.social
Our annual Rugby Dinner is back for the 10th year, featuring Dean Richards, former Leicester, England and British & Irish Lions.

📅Thurs 5 March
⏰6:30 – 10:30 pm
📍Richmond Rugby Club
🎟️£65 until 31st January, standard £75

Book today! https://ruils.co.uk/ruils-rugby-dinner-2026/
Rugby players in striped jerseys competing in a scrum during a match, promoting the Ruils Rugby Dinner 2026 event.
January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
ruils.bsky.social
Great resource for anyone wanting to share their views on the powered mobility aid consultation, but not sure where to start!
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 23h
To help with your responses to the DfT’s consultation on powered mobility aids, we are hosting a series of free webinars to discuss mobility aid regulations and how we can ensure Disabled people have the same journey-making choices as non-disabled people
Graphic titled "mobility aid regulations are out of date. Disabled people need future-proofed laws that enable us to choose the mobility aids that work best for us." There are three mobility aids shown - a recumbent e-trike with one rider, an in-line tandem mobility scooter with two riders, and an invented robot dog based on a Boston Dynamics walking robot combined with a powerchair, with one rider. The people using these devices are saying: "My e-trike is my mobility aid" "Our tandem mobility scooter is our mobility aid" "My robo-dog is my mobility aid". A man standing on the left is holding a scroll which reads "Ye olde invalid carriage regulations 1988" and saying "Er..."
January 22, 2026 at 10:03 AM
ruils.bsky.social
We're hosting another Advanced Epilepsy Awareness training (this time in Richmond) next week for #PersonalCareAssistants & there are still spaces left!

📅Tuesday 27th January
⏰1-5pm
📍Teddington Baptist Church, 17 Church Road, Teddington TW11 8PF

Book your free place here: https://ow.ly/ZTES50Y0wS4
Close-up of a dictionary page highlighting the word 'epilepsy' in bold with surrounding medical text.
January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
ruils.bsky.social
Hallie & Akalikai celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act & the Disabled transport campaigners that were instrumental in getting off the ground last night at a lovely reception organised by Transport for All.

Great to be amongst fellow Disabled transport campaigners!
A speaker addresses an audience seated in wheelchairs in a brightly lit room with a colorful gradient wall behind them. Two people taking a selfie inside a modern building with large glass windows and visible exit signs.
January 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM
ruils.bsky.social
Could you be one of our new Ruils #Trustees?

We're looking for several people to join our board. Ideal candidates will have lived experience of Disability and experience of the health & social care system. HR & Law experience welcome too!

Learn more: https://ruils.co.uk/about-us/our-trustees/
Elderly man wearing a mustard yellow sweater under a green blazer with a patterned pocket square indoors. Two people standing indoors, one holding a framed Tenant Volunteer Recognition Certificate from Tpas.
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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jmk79.bsky.social
This week I was appointed Chair of the @ruils.bsky.social Transport and Mobility Forum, featured in @adamtranter.bsky.social newsletter and cycled the 40km round trip into work for a walkabout with the CEO of Lambeth Council #disabillity

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The big summer e-bike celebration, #176
E-power, ending the distraction of culture wars and the gift of non-standard cycles.
www.bikeis.best
August 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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richmondcvs.bsky.social
What's the collective noun for a group of VCS comms professionals?

No idea...but we are so lucky to have amazing local colleagues who share their knowledge & experience

Thank you Hallie @ruils.bsky.social & Aydee @ageukrichmond.bsky.social - peer support from exceptional people

🙏 🙏 🙏
14 smiling local comms staff from charities in Richmond borough at their December meeting
December 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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richmondcvs.bsky.social
Lovely to join @ruils.bsky.social for their Disability Pride event today 🏳️‍🌈
Mixed group of six adults, some seated some standing, smiling and waving to camera Various bright and inspiring pin badge designs celebrating Disability Pride on a table
July 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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richmondcvs.bsky.social
A bittersweet coffee as some of us said our goodbyes to a hugely valued colleague from @richmondcouncil.bsky.social - but we were also delighted to welcome & meet a new one!

Thank you @ruils.bsky.social for getting us together, to connect & share - such an energetic, inclusive & supportive group 😍
Mixed group of people from local charities in Richmond upon Thames seated around tables with teas and coffees, with one holding a bouquet of flowers
May 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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hinabokharild.bsky.social
There are 1.2 million disabled Londoners - and no disability champion at City Hall, despite the London Assembly backing the idea unanimously 9 months ago. So today I'm here with @inclusionlondon.bsky.social Bromley Experts by Experience and @ruils.bsky.social calling on the Mayor to get on with it!
The image shows Assembly Member Hina Bokhari with campaigners from Inclusion London, Ruils and Bromley Experts by Experience in the chamber of the London Assembly.
June 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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richmondfoundation.org.uk
Has this sunny spring morning put a bounce in your step? Let's add to the feel-good spirit by celebrating the @ruils.bsky.social Family Matters Service!

This week RUILS are facilitating FREE training on community organising, led by @citizensuk.org #SouthLondonCitizens

youtu.be/kgSOIC2WzvY
RUILS: Family Matters - Accessing Support and Advice
YouTube video by Richmond Foundation
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February 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
ruils.bsky.social
Hello Bluesky 🦋

We are @ruils.bsky.social - a Deaf and Disabled People's Organisation working in SW London supporting #DisabledPeople to live independently, be part of their community and to live life to the full.

Find out more about our work and services on our website: www.ruils.co.uk
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We are a charity run by and for Disabled people supporting Disabled people across SW London to live independently.
www.ruils.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM