Announcing two days of information and workshops for and about black and minority ethnic disabled people. Organised by Leeds Involvement Project, in association with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, the Centre for Research in Primary Care, and the Centre for Disability Studies.

 

DAY 1:

Speak Out! - Messages from the Community

Wednesday 10 July 2002, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Leeds Metropole Hotel

 

A day for black and minority ethnic disabled people, disability and community groups including mental health service users, deaf people and people with learning difficulties.

 

The day will provide practical information: learn how to help shape the services you use, how to set up and develop groups and how to identify and assert your needs.

 

The day is free to disabled people and people from community organisations of less than 10 people. Cost for others is £20.

 

Lunch provided - Halal and vegetarian diets catered for.

Language support available, sign language interpreters and personal assistants for disabled people.

Please ask for information about child care and other support.

 

To book a place or to receive this information in other languages/formats please contact Leeds Involvement Project on 0113 307 3280 or e-mail or click here to print booking form and access request form

 

DAY 2:

Moving Forward - Disability, Ethnicity and Services

Thursday 11 July 2002, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Leeds Metropole Hotel

 

A day for commissioners and providers of services with relevance to the lives of disabled people across health, social services, employment, community development, leisure, education and training.

 

This day will build on the messages from day one and on the findings of three projects on ethnicity and disability. Workshop sessions will explore:

·        What a user-friendly service looks like.

·        The impact of legislation.

·        Consultation and involvement.

·        Information and outreach.

·        Identifying support networks and needs.

 

The cost of the day is £100. There are some bursaries available to members of organisations experiencing financial hardship. Please ring to enquire about these. Day 2 is free to all disabled people attending Day 1.

 

Lunch provided - Halal and vegetarian diets catered for.

Language support available, sign language interpreters and personal assistants for disabled people.

Please ask for information about child care and other support.

 

To book a place or to receive this information in other languages/formats please contact Leeds Involvement Project on 0113 307 3280 or e-mail or click here to print booking form and access request form