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

Salford CVS are pleased to announce that our annual Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Conference is returning on Wednesday 25th October 2023 and will be held in person at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford.

Last year our annual conference explored the theme of ‘How can we lobby and campaign for change whilst practically supporting disenfranchised communities?’

At this year’s conference, we are focusing the conversation on ‘Justice for Disabled People - The Role of the VCSE Sector in Salford’

We’ll be exploring how our sector can both lobby and campaign against barriers, whilst also practically supporting disabled people and communities in Salford.

We hope you will join us!

This conference is free of charge and is aimed at voluntary organisations, community groups, charities and social enterprises who operate in Salford for the benefit of Salford residents.

Come along and listen to some diverse and inspiring keynote speakers; engage in a wide range of practical workshops; and take the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the VCSE sector in Salford.

Event details:

• Free for VCSE organisations working in Salford for the benefit of local people (spaces are limited to two representatives per group/organisation)
• Refreshments, including a vegetarian/vegan buffet lunch, will be provided
• Wheelchair-accessible venue (please indicate any specific access requirements when booking)
• BSL interpreters will be with us throughout the day
• Hearing loops provided (please indicate if you require one on the booking form)
• We aim for this conference to be inclusive to everyone – so if you have difficulties in traveling to the AJ Bell Stadium, please contact office@salfordcvs.co.uk no later than 5pm on Friday 20th October, to see how we can help. Also see our page of Useful Travel Information

Keynote speakers:

Amar Latif 

Amar Latif is a blind traveller, entrepreneur and TV personality with an astonishing track record of facing up to major challenges. Due to an incurable eye condition, Amar lost 95% of his sight by the age of 18. Through sheer determination, he has managed to turn an unpromising tale of loss, into one of truly inspirational achievement.

You can read more about Amar's story here: https://www.amarlatif.com/

Paul Dennett

Paul Dennett is the elected Mayor of Salford and the Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester.

You can read more about Paul's Mayoral work here: https://www.salford.gov.uk/your-council/city-mayor/

Workshops:

Morning Workshops

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

Physical Barriers: Facing the challenges and finding the solutions 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

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.

What we're doing to keep you safe:

• We’re limiting the number of delegates and ensuring there will be plenty of space to spread out
• The venue has good ventilation and a comprehensive cleaning regime in place
• We’ll have face coverings, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitiser readily available

If you have any symptoms, or have come into recent contact with someone who has Covid-19, please don’t attend.

Booking:

The information you provide to us will only be used to communicate with you about the event you are booking onto. This will include sending confirmations, joining instructions and post-event feedback and information.

Our conference is for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations that work in Salford.

Maximum of 2 attendees per organisation. Places are free for VCSE organisations 

Please click 'register now' to book your place.