Latest News on Disability Issues locally and nationally
*NEW!* In addition to local stories, the Federation will now be bringing you regular national news on issues affecting disabled people, in association with John Pring. Click here to visit our news page!
- 3-year Brighton & Hove Multi-Agency Strategy for Carers Published: Wednesday, 3 March 2010
- Hate crime film will highlight disabled people’s stories: Friday, 26 February 2010
- Law shake-up ‘will lead to clarity on social care’: Friday, 26 February 2010
Look at the NewsPage for more details. If you've something to say on a story, login to our Forum and Have Your Say!
The Federation blog returns for 2010
The Federation blog is being relaunched for 2010 thanks to a new blog volunteer, local student Aimee Keay. We are still looking for additional volunteers to write on the blog on a range of disability issues, so please get in touch if you would like to help out. Check out Aimee's first blog post here!
International Day of Disabled Persons 2009
Thanks to everyone who attended the event at the Brighton Dome on Thursday 3 December, and to all the organisers who made this a great success. Please let us know what you thought about the event using the form below.
If you attended the event and would like to let us have your feedback, please click hereFederation Success at the Public Service Awards 2009
We're delighted to say we were doubly successful in the recent Brighton & Hove Public Service Awards 2009.
The Federation of Disabled People won the Public Service Award and our Accessible City Guide won the Best Community Initiative.
Geraldine DesMoulins, our Chief Officer said: "What an achievement and wonderful recognition of the staff, management and volunteer teams at the Federation and their dedication and hard work in providing a service that we and the whole City can be proud of."
Thank you to everyone who supported us.
September 2009
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