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National charity Scope has launched their 'Manifesto for an Equal Future' to outline what they want for the 16 million disabled people (1 in 4 people), in the UK, from the next government. The main aims of the manifesto are for them to: End the Disability Price Tag Close the Disability Employment Gap Transform Attitudes Take a look: https://lnkd.in/dXd_Mazp If you're struggling with money, with employment issues or with accessibility or attitudes, get in touch and let's see how we can help: 01394 387070 (don’t forget to leave a message if we don’t answer - we’ll always come back to you) or advice@daseastsuffolk.org . . #scopecharity #equality #equalityfordisabledpeople #manifestoforanequalfuture #disabledequality #disabilitypricetag #disabilityemploymentgap #accessibility #disabilityadvice #disabilitysupport #daseastsuffolk #disabilitysuffolk #disabilityadvicesuffolk

At Nonabel, we believe in building an inclusive community where every act, regardless of size, contributes to empowerment. Join us in sharing love, understanding, and empowering moments.🤝 ⬇ 𝟭. 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀. Take a moment to write personalised thank you notes to the staff members and/or support workers. Express your gratitude for their hard work and dedication to helping those in need. 𝟮. 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀. Reach out to the disability service organization in your community and inquire about any specific supplies or items they may need. Consider organizing a donation drive to collect and deliver items to the organization. 𝟯. 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. Volunteer your time to assist with activities or events organized by a disability organization in your community. Your presence and support can make a significant impact on the individuals they serve. 𝟰. 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. Use your social media platforms to raise awareness about important works done by a disability organization in your community or you're following online. Share their mission, accomplishments, and upcoming events to help reach a wider audience. 𝟱. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. Take the time to educate yourself about different types of disabilities and the challenges individuals may face. By gaining a better understanding, you can become a more empathetic and supportive advocate for those in need. Remember, the world is full of good people. If you can't find one, be one. Your kindness matters.✨💜 👉Need assistance or know someone in need? Call us today to learn how we can help you and your family. #Nonabeltips #nonabelcares #ndisregistered #serviceprovider #disabilitysupportworker #ndisprovidersydney #kindnessmatters #inclusivecommunity #inclusion

🌟 Did you know that July is National Disability Pride Month? 🌟 It's a time to celebrate the diverse abilities and talents of individuals with disabilities, and to advocate for a more inclusive society. Let's use this month to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities. Together, we can work towards a more equal and accessible world for all. #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #enddomesticviolence #endsexualviolence #reintegration #hivaidsawareness #housingfirst #communityresource #nonprofit #newjersey #njac_helps

The government has set out its plans to protect customers with assistance dogs from being illegally refused entry to businesses. The long-awaited Disability Action Plan (DAP) sets out 32 measures the government hopes will transform the lives of disabled people. Click on the link to read the full story: #DAP #DisablityActionPlan #GuideDog #assistancedog #Disability #Sightloss

It was a strange day in April 2023 when I visited a site that I am involved in alongside Rod Turner and Ross Harper in the East Midlands. I arrived to find a whole number of distressed staff and also the day centre clients in their care, some quite literally in tears, in the cafe on site. What's going on? I asked. The group - which offers not only day centre support but also support with personal care, which is a hard service to find and drastically needed - particularly post-covid as so many were shut down - was to be closed down permanently. Why? I asked. The nationwide charity running the service had employed a consultant to find out why there was a gigantic hole in their finances, and the solution proposed was to shut down in the entire county of Derbyshire. Now I've got a reasonable head for figures - and I knew that the discounted rate we were charging for the facility was very reasonable (on investigation, it was half of what some other venues were charging them for lesser facilities!). I knew roughly what the day rate would be - largely paid by the local authority from the budget of the clients, who tend to be adults with severe physical disabilities and/or special educational needs. I knew this because I've consulted for similar businesses in the past. A quick back of the coffee coaster revealed that the service should be able to survive, and perhaps even thrive with room for good management and - thanks to donations and community support - the ability to buy some much needed kit. So what was going on? Layers of management, no direction, impossible to make decisions - and, behind it all, rumours of a spending scandal after a very significant donation was received. This didn't matter, though, in the moment. This wasn't root cause analysis. It was absolutely clear to me, in that moment, that something had to be done. I spoke with my partners - both of whom have a strong track record in both care and charity work - and an agreement was made. I had a whole 7 weeks and their support and expertise to get this done. On day 50, that new service started - the staff were given new jobs, we were so lucky to get a great manager who was being pushed off a sinking ship - and, most importantly of all, the people who that day said to me "I'll have nowhere to go" and "this is the best part of my week" - still had their service - and instead had an agile management team, who could say yes to activities and trips that previously had been kiboshed for no good reason. It was day 365 of that service last week and yesterday was the day to commemorate what has been achieved. The service, as Rod says below, has doubled in size. Around it, other services have been closing. We are moving to larger premises and hope to continue to deliver this fantastic standard of day support services, and have eyes on the next site 20 minutes away. Humbled, fulfilled, delighted and honoured - it really was the case of being in the right place at the right time.

WHO WE ARE Disabled People’s Association (DPA) stands as an independent, cross-disability non-profit organisation. We represent the disability community, working to build a fairer society where everyone can participate in all aspects of life, from education to employment and access to social integration. WHAT WE DO A Voice of Our Own: We are an organisation for people with disabilities run by people with disabilities. We listen to the needs of all persons with disabilities in Singapore, their allies, carers and other social service organisations that provide essential services, and we ensure their needs are represented at a national level. We provide a platform for all people with disabilities to speak up and ensure their voices are heard, and we represent those less able or comfortable to speak for themselves. HOW WE DO IT We help the disability community have a voice in society by working with decision-makers in political, commercial and educational institutions so that no decision that impacts us is made without us. We also provide training for both people with disabilities and the public, so we can work together to create an inclusive, accessible society we are all proud of. SUPPORT DPA • Enhance your understanding of disability and learn how to foster inclusive practices: https://lnkd.in/gUaNTePS • Help us create a more accessible environment through our "Wheel the Ground" initiative: https://lnkd.in/gpfXXAak • Donate to DPA Q3 "Step Up, Step Out" Campaign: https://lnkd.in/gfQ4xMH8. #StepUpStepOut #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion [Image descriptions in the Alt text.]

Happy Presidents' Day from RCDS! Today, we celebrate the legacy of our nation's leaders and their commitment to building a more just and equitable society. At RCDS, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of disability. Did you know? 25% of working-age adults with disabilities in the U.S. live in poverty, compared to 10% of adults without disabilities. This statistic underscores the importance of our work to empower individuals with disabilities through advocacy, education, and support services. Together, we can create a world where every individual has the chance to thrive. #PresidentsDay #DisabilityInclusion #personswithdisabilities #rockledgeflorida #brevardcounty #nonprofitorganization #disabilityawareness #HappyPresidentsDay #inclusionmatters

Do you know about the Islington Giving Disability Fund? Islington has the highest rate of people living with a disability at 16.2% (almost 40,000 people) compared to the London average of 13.2%? The Disability Fund will provide small grants up to £3,000 to enable organisations to identify, resource and remove barriers to people living with disabilities from taking full advantage of what is on offer in Islington. For this fund, people living with disabilities can be interpreted as anyone living with a physical disability, learning disability and / or mental ill-health. Eligible organisations are those who received funding in the last 18 months from Islington Giving, Cripplegate Foundation or Islington Council's Community Chest will be eligible to apply for funds. ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xEINO #Disability #Disabilities #Funding #Support #Community #Islington #MonthofCommunity #IslingtonGrants

Did you know almost any business or charity can join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program? You may have seen our recent stats post mentioning this program. Today we're explaining the 'hidden disabilities' symbol for those who don't yet know about it. You can also find out more about it, at the link in the comments. Image descriptions in alt text. #HiddenDisabilitySunflower #SunflowerProgram #DisabilityAustralia #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #WorkplaceAccessibility #InvisibleDisabilities

We've joined leading anti-poverty and disability charities to ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall, to make dropping plans to restrict eligibility for incapacity benefits one of her first tasks. 424,000 disabled people could face poverty and the threat of sanctions. The plans must be scrapped. https://lnkd.in/e7pg8FNu Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) Child Poverty Action Group UK Mind Disability Rights UK Rethink Mental Illness Turn2us - Tackling Financial Insecurity Together Sense Save the Children UK