Starbucks A Unique Day of Action
On Saturday October 26th, at 11am, people who stammer will be heading to 6 Starbucks stores in the UK, bringing family and friends in a unique demonstration against Starbucks. They'll be ordering something to drink.
Categories: stuttering
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Starbucks & The Name Thing
One of Starbucks USP is asking for a name. This has come under a challenge from STAMMA, the national charity for people who stammer, who are calling for a Day of Action on 26th October.
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STAMMA JOIN FORCES WITH STAMMERING PRIDE OVER COFFEE PROTEST
On 22nd October, International Stammering Awareness Day (ISAD), STAMMA, alongside some of the Stammering Pride community, are calling for a Day of Action against Starbucks on the 26th of October, urging them to make their ordering process accessible, fair and inclusive.
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STAMMA Appoints High-Flyers to Support 'Space to Stammer'
In support of the charity’s ambitious new strategy ‘Space to Stammer’ the organisation has appointed two high flying fundraising experts to their Board of Trustees: Cate Birch, Head of Fundraising at York Minster and Fiona Stewart, Philanthropy Lead at Comic Relief alongside Communications expert Penny East.
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COFFEE SHOPS URGED TO CHANGE THEIR PRACTICES AS CUSTOMERS WHO STAMMER EXPOSE DISCRIMINATION AND HUMILIATION
New research from STAMMA, UK’s leading stammering charity, reveals how ordering in coffee shops can be a hostile and undignified experience for people who stammer. The report uncovers the pervasive humiliation faced by some people who stammer as they are mimicked, rushed and ignored when attempting to place an order in coffee shops.
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BRAND RECOGNITION FOR STAMMA AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH
An omnibus poll conducted by YouGov on 25th January 2024 showed that brand recognition for STAMMA, the British Stammering Association, stands at a record high of 19%. This has risen dramatically since 2018, when only 2% were able to identify them as a charity for people who stammer.
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Vice Chair Deborah Johnston honoured for her work around stammering in higher education
STAMMA Vice Chair Professor Deborah Johnston honoured for her work around stammering in higher education.
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STAMMA makes the Disability Power 100 2023 and scoops award at Big Syn International Film Festival
STAMMA makes this year's Disability Power 100 list, as one of the top Changemaking Organisations in the UK and scoops award at the Big Syn International Film Festival.
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DECLARATION OF THE RIGHT TO STUTTER
STAMMA have joined 61 other organisations around the world calling for the Right to Stutter on International Stammering Awareness Day. On a day normally flooded with stories about overcoming, STAMMA and other organisations are pushing instead for stammering to be accepted.
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STAMMA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR PEOPLE WHO STAMMER TO BE GIVEN SPACE TO TALK
Today, STAMMA, the UK’s national stammering charity, launched a campaign demanding people who stammer be given space to talk, whether they are ordering a coffee, booking a GP appointment... or returning a coffin.
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STAMMA recommends changes in GP appointment booking systems
STAMMA, the British Stammering Association, recommends changes in GP appointment booking systems nationwide after a survey showed that phone-only systems and lack of staff training cause people who stammer to face physical and mental distress, delayed appointments, and late diagnoses.
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Opera Singer Rodney Earl Clarke Joins STAMMA's Patrons
Rodney Clarke, a professional opera singer, is the latest addition to STAMMA’s roster of patrons.
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Kirsten Howells to Become Deputy CEO at STAMMA
Kirsten Howells to become Deputy CEO at STAMMA
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STAMMA launches new Advocacy Service
STAMMA's new Advocacy Service helps people who stammer take effective action in the face of discrimination.
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Six-year-old Gabriel and best friend Missy run Manchester marathon in support of STAMMA
Six year old Gabriel Brown and his best friend and classmate Missy Grimes are running in the 1.5 KM Mini Great Manchester Run this Sunday in aid of STAMMA, and its support for parents of children who stammer. Together, they’ve raised a whopping £1,126.
Around 8% of children stammer at some point, leaving parents often unable to know where to turn. Gabriel’s mum Laura, who has raised over 700 -
Author Hannah Tovey Joins STAMMA's Roster of Patrons
STAMMA is delighted to announce the appointment of their latest Patron, the bestselling author Hannah Tovey.
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STAMMA calls out damaging misconceptions in poignant campaign
STAMMA, the British Stammering Association, marks International Stammering Awareness Day on October 22nd with the launch of a new campaign highlighting the many misconceptions those with a stammer experience. Through a stop motion film and a series of out-of-home executions, It’s How We Talk beautifully captures people with a stammer mid-sentence, celebrating each moment while also calling out da
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25,000 PETITION TO BE DELIVERED TO BBC AND ITV 22ND OCTOBER
Less than half the population can name a character in TV or film who stammers; of those that were able to name someone, most entered either King George VI (The King's Speech) or Arkwright from Open All Hours. This is an indictment of media representation of people who stammer.
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James Davies - New Patron at STAMMA
The A-listers’ osteopath, James Davies joined STAMMA's illustrious list of Patrons today.
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GLOBAL CONFERENCE FOR PEOPLE WHO STAMMER A SELL OUT
Ticketing has now closed for STAMMAFest Global, with over 300 delegates expected to attend. Among the discussions taking place will be 'Is there beauty in stammering?', creating change (tackling discrimination) through litigation, and how to encourage employers to create a better working environment. Speakers include Actor and podcaster Scroobius Pip and poet Owen Sheers.
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