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23

Aug 2021

Last Updated: 23/08/2021

Harrogate Thalidomide campaigner takes on key charity role

by Tamsin O'Brien

| 23 Aug, 2021
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Guy Tweedy a well known and respected Thalidomide campaigner is to join Disability Action Yorkshire as a Trustee.

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A well known Thalidomide campaigner has taken a key position with a Harrogate disability charity.

Guy Tweedy from Harrogate, who worked tirelessly for more than two decades championing the cause people affected by Thalidomide, has become a Trustee of Disability Action Yorkshire.

Mr Tweedy helped secure tens-of-millions-of-pounds in additional government support for survivors of the morning sickness drug.

Founded 84 years ago, Disability Action Yorkshire has its headquarters and training centre on Hornbeam Park, a residential care home on Claro Road, and a holiday lodge in Lincolnshire.

The charity's vision is to empower disabled people to live the lifestyle of their choice, through its training, preparation and other living skills.  It celebrates and promotes diversity at every level of its organisation.




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Mr Tweedy, who was born with shortened arms and fingers fused together, said:

"Being disabled myself, I am fully aware of the challenges and inequalities disabled people face, in particular when it comes to employment opportunities.
“When I left school, I wrote to more than 1,000 potential employers – and I still have the rejection letters!
“It’s a privilege to have joined Disability Action Yorkshire as a Trustee, and I'm looking forward to playing my part within this well-respected organisation.”


Neil Revely, Disability Action Yorkshire Chair, said.

"We are delighted to have Guy Tweedy join our Board of Trustees. He is a seasoned campaigner and is well-known for his unstinting efforts fighting the Thalidomide corner.
"For 83 years, this organisation has been at the forefront of supporting disabled people, and I'm very proud of the work we have achieved throughout the decades.
“However, there is still plenty to be done, and Guy’s experiences will be invaluable as we take the organisation to the next stage and beyond.”