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Welcome to the Inclusive Living Sheffield Website
Inclusive Living Sheffield (ILS) is a charitable organisation run by disabled people living in Sheffield. We have direct experience of the many different types of disabling barriers which people can face. We work in partnership with public bodies, private sector employers and the voluntary sector to help improve the lives of disabled people. Over 10% of Sheffield's population is disabled - more than you'd think! We have a vision of a society where everyone is included so we can all benefit from, and contribute to, the success of our city.
Inclusive Living Sheffield and Partners for Inclusion held a Consultation Event at Sheffield Town held on Monday 9th June 2008 Independent Living Strategy Consultation This event looked at how disabled people can be involved in implementing and monitoring the government's new Independent Living Strategy. The event was held in the Reception Rooms of Sheffield Town Hall on Monday 9th June 2008 and was attended by 60 participants. (The majority being disabled people). Scenes from the day . . .
Sandra Tucker and Rhian Connolley from the Office for Disability Issues gave a brief presentation on the main themes within the government's Independent Living Strategy. Participants were then asked to work in groups to consider 4 main questions . . . .
To read the responses of the participants please download the full report:
The report has been forwarded to the Office for Disability Issues.
Upcoming Summer Events . . . Disability Bikes - HIllsborough Park 3rd July 2008 Steve Marsden and the Cycling Champions Project will be running a free disability bicycle session at Hillsborough Park from 10am to 2pm on Thursday 3rd July. They will have a range of adapted bikes for people to try out. If you would like to book a place contact Steve at steve.marsden@ctc.org.uk or telephone (0114) 2500613 as soon as possible. Sheffield Involvement Network (LINks) 17th July 2008 On Thursday 17th July from 9.30am to 12.30 LINks will be hosting an event at St Mary's on Bramall Lane. The event will give you an opportunity to find out more about the LINks project and give your views on how local people can be involved. If you are interested in this event please e.mail info@sheffieldlinks.org.uk or telephone Pauline at VAS on (0114) 2536644. Disability Awareness Day 5th July 2008 Doncaster Deaf Trust are hosting a Disability Awareness Day on Saturday 5th July from 10am to 3pm. This event will be held at their premises on Ledger Way in Doncaster. Stallholders will give information on benefits, transport, training and education etc. If you are interested in attending this event contact Jan at janet.roidl@imby.org.uk or telephone (01302) 369038
Sheffield Talking News Offers Free Audio News . . . Sheffield Talking News is a registered charity run by volunteers. They offer a range of services to visually impaired people in Sheffield. These services include:
For a sample tape or CD:
Write to: Sheffield Talking News c/o Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind Darnall Works, Prince of Wales Road Sheffield, S9 4DZ For more information about Sheffield Talking News visit their website at: www.sheffieldtalkingnews.org.uk
Wanted !! Volunteers for New Pacesetters Project ILS is currently recruiting disabled people with experience of providing advocacy or information services. This is a new innovative project and a great volunteering opportunity. A team of volunteers is required to run and manage the advocacy/information service with one acting as Project Leader. Tasks will include: answering telephone calls, responding to e.mails and correspondence, meeting people who use the service, developing fact sheets and website updates. If you are interested in helping shape this exciting new project please contact: jacquie.stubbs@inclusivesheffield.org.uk, telephone (0114) 2536750 or write to Inclusive Living Sheffield, The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW. Wanted !! Volunteers for Partners for Inclusion Partners for Inclusion are looking for additional members to join the Core Executive group. If you are interested in volunteering to take part please contact Jacquie Stubbs on (0114) 2536750 or e.mail jacquie.stubbs@inclusivesheffield.org.uk. For more information about the partnership please look at our Partners for Inclusion page. New Online Discussion Forum ILS has now created a link to an online discussion forum page. This is a space where our friends and members can post questions online or chat about issues relevant to disabled people in Sheffield. Anyone is welcome to post a new thread on the forum. Just follow the link below to register. Link to the ILS Discussion Forum/Chatroom Wanted !! - Sympsons Volunteers and Members If you know of any young disabled people who may be interested in joining our Sympsons group please download and complete the following referral form. Alternatively, if you are interested in volunteering please complete the following volunteers form. If you would like more information about the Sympsons project please go to our Sympsons page or contact Saara Nawaz on (0114) 2536750 or e.mail saara.nawaz@inclusivesheffield.org.uk
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Have a browse and see what services we currently offer. If there's anything you're interested in please contact us. But if you don't see what you're looking for please get in touch - we may be able to help, or signpost you to someone who can. Inclusive Living Sheffield is looking forward to hearing from you!Inclusive Living Sheffield Limited (ILS). Registered office The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield S1 4FW. Inclusive Living Sheffield is a company limited by guarantee - Company Number 4639160 - registered in Cardiff. ILS is also a registered charity - registration number 1112712. |
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