About Us
The Fed Centre for Independent Living promotes independence and dignity for all disabled people. It works to identify gaps when services are being planned and developed and to ensure the needs of disabled people are included.
The Fed offers advice and support to individuals, to our many member organisations and to other groups involved in disability issues.
(Registered Charity No.1114435)
(Company No. 05706441)
For more information on the services we provide, please see the Services dropdown.
A Short History
The Brighton and Hove Federation of Disabled People was started in 1981 to provide a body that would promote the independence and dignity of disabled people making sure than when services were being planned and developed, disabled peoples views were heard. It is this ethos, which the Federation represents today.
The Federation is run by disabled people and works closely with local organisations and service providers to advocate better transport, ensure that disabled people are invited to join committees and forums and look at ways for disabled people to be recognised as part of the community rather than being on the fringe.
We provide training and support to all our volunteers and staff and always involve those who have actual experience of the issues we deal with.
The Federation takes a positive approach to the removal of barriers for disabled people and looks more at what people can do as opposed to what they can’t do.
Staff
Geraldine DesMoulins - Chief Officer
Sam Hubbert - Operations Officer
Katharine Russell - Volunteer and Events Officer
Evelyne Euphrasie - Payroll and Administration Officer
Joanna Buchowska - Finance Assistant
Padmini Gannavarapu - Finance Assistant
Sarah Blit - Web and Data Officer
Chris Hollis - Counselling Supervisor
Andrew Faulconbridge - Counselling Supervisor
Katie Love - Acting Advice Centre Officer
Diane Fazackarley - Senior Advisor
Mary Oliver - Direct Payments Advisor
Stephen Luff - Direct Payments Advisor
Annie Smyth - Direct Payments Advisor
Louis Woghiren - Direct Payments Advisor
Jane Binns - Market Development Officer
Jon Hastie - Countability Officer
Alice Turner - Administration Assistant
Clare Karslake - Administration Assistant
Jane Wigley - Involvement and Participation Worker
Copyright and Disclaimer
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