Salford CVS Annual Conference 2023 - Justice for Disabled People: The role of the VCSE Sector in Salford

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Our Annual VCSE Conference -  Justice for Disabled People: The role of the VCSE Sector in SalfordConference title

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: 

Workshops

  • Terri Balon, RNIBBen Andrews talking

  • 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

 

Beyond Sight and Sound

Understanding the barriers faced by people with sensory impairments and identifying best practice for inclusion.

Unlocking Potential

Understanding and overcoming challenges faced by people with learning difficulties.

 

 

Embracing Neurodiversity

Understanding the challenges, benefits and best practice on how to include neurodiverse people.

 

 

Afternoon Workshops - notes

Exploitation and Abuse

Addressing the exploitation and the abuse of disabled people.

Opening Doors

Inclusive access to the public realm for disabled people.

 

Pathways to Inclusion

Enhancing access to meaningful employment for disabled people.

 

Intersectionality

Navigating the impact of multiple identities in life.

 

 

Amir LatifAudience at conference

 

Visual minutes of the event

Visual minutes of event

Visual minutes - work in progress

 

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