Our Annual VCSE Conference - Justice for Disabled People: The role of the VCSE Sector in Salford
At this year's conference we focused the conversation on Justice for Disabled People and the role of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector. The conference was held on Wednesday 25th October 2023 at the AJ Bell Stadium.
We had fantastic key speakers who inspired us to think about our services and how we can make them more accessible. We also had a variety of workshop facilitators who shared their expertise on different areas/themes.
We were thrilled to be joined on the day by:
Amir Latif
DIY Theatre and I4YPC film
Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor
Workshops
Terri Balon, RNIB
Philip Bridge, Salford d/Deaf Community Gathering
David Haughton, RNID
Ben Andrews, Beyond Empower
David Keane, BASIC
Karen Mercer, Being There
Leigh Matts, Princes Park Garden Centre
Sharon Marsden, Aspire
Anne-Marie Mather, Aspire
Hermine Briffa, Wheels for All
Dr Tony Lloyd, ADHD Foundation and Neurodiversity Charity
Janet Taylor, Salford Disability Forum
Chris Dabbs, Unlimited Potential
Biographies of the workshop facilitators
Workshop notes
Morning Workshops - notes
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Understanding the barriers faced by people with sensory impairments and identifying best practice for inclusion. | Understanding and overcoming challenges faced by people with learning difficulties.
| Understanding the challenges, benefits and best practice on how to include neurodiverse people.
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Afternoon Workshops - notes | |||
Addressing the exploitation and the abuse of disabled people. | Inclusive access to the public realm for disabled people.
| Enhancing access to meaningful employment for disabled people.
| Navigating the impact of multiple identities in life.
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Visual minutes of the event
