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Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People.

The Bridgend County Borough Health and Social Care Disability Strategy for Adults with Physical and Sensory Needs 2005-2008 was launched on January 17th 2006.

Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People

The Bridgend County Borough Health and Social Care Disability Strategy for Adults with Physical and Sensory Needs 2005-2008 was launched on January 17th 2006. The action plan that drives the strategy forward identifies the development of a countywide Disability Coalition as a key priority.

BAVO supports the development of the Coalition, which will provide independent advocacy and support to people with a disability.

Voluntary organisations and individuals are encouraged to engage in the development of the Coalition which aims to promote the equality, rights, and choice in every aspect of life for disabled people living in Bridgend County Borough.

BAVO is supporting the coalition to develop a constitution, business plan and secure resources to provide an independent advocacy support to allow opportunities to influence the shape, delivery and standards of local service provision.

The Coalition is seeking individuals and members of other disability organisations to become part of the Coalition to promote the involvement and empowerment of disabled people and to become the voice of all Disabled People living within Bridgend County Borough. The Coalition needs YOU to ensure an equal representation of the diverse population of Disabled People in order to achieve this aim.

If you are interested or know of anyone who has an interest in the Coalition or you would like further information please contact:

Miranda French (previously Evans), Treasurer for the Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People

Tel: (H) (029 20) 887325 email: miranda french

Secretary Needed

Do you have time available to volunteer?

Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People (BCDP) is seeking a disabled volunteer to take on the Secretary role of its group.

The role will involve taking minutes at monthly member meetings and keeping members up to date with regular emails and sending out letters to those not connected to the internet.

All expenses incurred as a direct result of BCDP involvement will be reimbursed.

Benefits of volunteering:

Increased confidence and self esteem
Opportunity to meet new people
Share experiences with other disabled people
Ability to utilise existing knowledge and skills
Opportunity to learn new skills and develop knowledge of disability issues
Play an active role in the Disability Movement and your local community
Influence change in both policy and practice to create equality for disabled people

Interested?

Please get in touch by contacting:

Simon Green (Chair of BCDP) simoncgreen@hotmail.com or Tel: 07719889364

Miranda Evans (Treasurer) evansmiranda@hotmail.com Tel: 07739413826