Friday, November 28, 2008
LGBT DISABLED DAY
The Federation of Disabled People in Brighton & Hove are fore-shadowing an LGBT Disabled People’s Focus Group with an international celebration at Hove Town Hall on Wednesday December 3, from 2-8pm. An extensive programme of activities is planned, including independent living workshops and information stalls. The day will also include the Federation's AGM and the launch of their on-line local Accessible City Guid’.
The Mayor of the City of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn will also address the meeting. The LGBT Disabled People’s Focus Group will launch officially in January, with the support of Spectrum, the LGBT Community Forum, and will look at issues in the community that disabled LGBT people face, with a view to breaking down barriers and feeding information into public sector organisations’ Disability Equality Schemes. The Federation is inviting input from any disabled LGBT person to help encourage improvements to local services.
For more information on either event, contact Alex Hawkey, Involvement Officer at The Federation of Disabled People on 01273 208934 or alex.hawkey@bhfederation.org.uk
The Mayor of the City of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn will also address the meeting. The LGBT Disabled People’s Focus Group will launch officially in January, with the support of Spectrum, the LGBT Community Forum, and will look at issues in the community that disabled LGBT people face, with a view to breaking down barriers and feeding information into public sector organisations’ Disability Equality Schemes. The Federation is inviting input from any disabled LGBT person to help encourage improvements to local services. For more information on either event, contact Alex Hawkey, Involvement Officer at The Federation of Disabled People on 01273 208934 or alex.hawkey@bhfederation.org.uk
