Archive for the 'Physical disabilities' News Category
Disability Hate Crime Awareness Event 07/02/2012
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012
The key topic to be covered on the day is disability hate crime – what it is, and what people can do about it.
Carmarthenshire Disability Coalition for Action Event 2012
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011
The main aim of the event is to increase the membership of the coalition so that we have a stronger voice in Carmarthenshire.
Megan & Trevor Griffiths Trust
Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011
Applications are considered from disabled people in Wales, although applicants from Carmarthenshire receive priority.
Consultation: Personal Independence Payment 01/08/11
Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2011
Please see link below regarding the consultation on draft assessment criteria for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which the coalition government are introducing to replace DLA – despite the strong opposition to this expressed in the DLA consultation earlier this year. The consultation website is: http://ow.ly/52F5O There you will find a series of briefing notes [...]
Communicating Through Touch Training – 16/06/11
Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Communicating through Touch will be held on June 16, 2011 in Cardiff at the Learning Disability Wales Offices.
Disability Inclusion Training Course – 19/03/11
Posted on Friday, March 18, 2011
This course is aimed at people who coach, volunteer, or lead within a sport or physical activity setting, and who want further theoretical information about how to be inclusive in their delivery.
Posture and Mobility Partnership Board Seeking Nominations – 25/03/11
Posted on Friday, March 18, 2011
All Wales Posture and Mobility Partnership Board – Nomination of Service User Representatives
Red Kite Travel – for people with disabilities and their carers
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2011
Wherever and whenever you wish to travel, whether for the day, weekend or longer, within the UK or Western Europe, our database, which is continually expending, provides details of facilities available to meet your requirements.
Domestic Abuse of Disabled Women in Wales Research – 16/02/11
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011
Domestic Abuse of Disabled Women in Wales research
Disability Wales Board of Directors: Appointed Members – 07/01/11
Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2010
We are the national disability equality organisation in Wales seeking disabled people to join our voluntary Board of Directors. Please contact us for an information pack and application form.
[lang_en][/lang_en][lang_cy][/lang_cy]Bobath Recipe Swap 8-15 May 2010
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010
[lang_en][/lang_en][lang_cy][/lang_cy]Bobath Children’s Therapy Centre Wales provides specialist therapy to children in Wales with cerebral palsy. Bake for Bobath is one of the ways in which we try and raise the £800,000 we need to run the centre. The event will run during the week of 8-15th of May.
Funding announced for vulnerable older and disabled people in Wales
Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010
The funding has been awarded to Care and Repair Cymru and to the individual Care and Repair agencies across Wales. The service helps older people and people with disabilities to repair, improve and adapt their homes to enable them to continue living in them by offering a range of services
ASBAH National Events March & April 2010
Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
ASBAH Cymru (The Association of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus) is encouraging adults living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in Wales to attend 2 national events organised later this year.
Scope Money Matters Survey 12/01/10
Posted on Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Scope would like to know more about the financial experiences of disabled people and families with disabled children, deadline 12 January 2010
Independent Commission on Social Services – Call for evidence 26/2/10
Posted on Wednesday, January 6, 2010
This is an opportunity for all parties likely to be affected by the Commission’s recommendations including carers and those currently using social services to give their views in a Call for Evidence process. The deadline for receipt of submissions is 26th February 2010.
Rowan Organisation opens its doors to Welsh speakers
Posted on Friday, December 18, 2009
This is the first office in Wales for the organisation and will provide bilingual services to people who receive Direct Payments.