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Brighton & Hove Disability Summit Report To view the Brighton & Hove Disability Summit Report please use the link below Brighton & Hove Disability Summit Report
PA Noticeboard Launch Event We’re holding an event to launch the PA Noticeboard on Wednesday 13 October 2010, 12noon-2pm at Jurys Inn, Brighton.   More details will follow shortly.
Get Involved Group - Thanks to Hackney! Thank you to everyone who attended the previous Get Involved Group, where we met with members of Hackney Disability Backup.  You can read about the meeting with Hackney here.  The next Get Involved Group is on Wednesday, 22 August, 2-5pm at Church House, 211 New Church Road, BN3 4ED .
Read Our Blog! The June issue of the Federation blog is now available, written by our resident blogger and 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 blog post here!
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PA Noticeboard Launch Event

The PA Noticeboard is a FREE scheme run by Federation to make it easier for employers to find PAs and for PAs to find work.  It's a list of PAs who are looking for work and vacancies being offered by employers for PAs.  We’re holding an event to launch this exciting project. Come and find out more and join us for lunch:

On Wednesday 13 October 2010, 12noon-2pm

At Jurys Inn, 101 Stroudley Road, Brighton BN1 4DJ

On the day

- An introduction by Councillor Ken Norman, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health

- How the PA Noticeboard Works - Jane Binns, Federation of Disabled People

- A few words from an Employer and their PA

- Lunch will be provided

Also

- Find out more about being a PA and network with other PAs and employers

- Information on training opportunities for employers of PAs

- Information and registrations on the PA Noticeboard

Please reply by Monday 4 October with your name and contact details to Jane Binns by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or post to 6 Hove Manor, Hove Street, Hove BN3 2DF

If you're A PA Looking for Work Click Here for Current Vacancies
If you are an Employer looking for a PA Available to Work Click Here

Get Involved Group - Thanks to Hackney!

Thank you to everyone who attended the previous Get Involved Group, where we met with members of Hackney Disability Backup.  You can read about the meeting with Hackney here.  The next Get Involved Group is on Wednesday, 22 August, 2-5pm at Church House, 211 New Church Road, BN3 4ED .  We will be discussing, among other things, the availability of disabled parking and abuse of blue badges.  For more information about the meeting contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 01273 208934 option 6. 

Disability Summit

Everyone at the Federation of Disabled people would like to thank all who attended the Disability Summit at the Corn Exchange on Thursday 24th June. It was a great success and some strong links were forged. We hope that the importance of a Centre of Independent Living (CIL) in Brighton and Hove has been made clear and look forward to ongoing dialogue with you all about how this can be achieved. To view the full report please click on the link below, save and then open:

Disability Summit Evaluation Report

Employer of Excellence Accreditation

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By working with ELAS, the Brighton & Hove Federation of Disabled People has the correct framework in place for ensuring excellence and best practice are achieved throughout our organisation.

As a recognition of best practice within our organisation we have been issued with an Employer of Excellence Accreditation.

For more information please click on the logo above to visit the Employment Law Advisory Services website.

 Fire Home Safety Visit

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service can provide advice and free smoke alarms for people with sight, hearing or mobility difficulties in Brighton & Hove. They can visit, by appointment, the homes of people at risk of accidental fires, to discuss individual fire safety concerns. We can also check, supply and fit working 10-year smoke alarms. For more details, please view this flyer.

Direct Payment Users Peer Support Group

B&H City Council and the Federation of Disabled People jointly facilitate a Peer Support group for people who are using direct payments (DP’s) or personal budgets (PB’s) to arrange their care and support.  Please follow this link for more information.

Federation of Disabled People Public Service Award and Accessible City Guide Best Community Initiative Award - 2009 B&H Public Service Awards.

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