Promoting choice, control and independence
for disabled people in Sheffield
The Centre for Independent Living
We are a membership and user led organisation, run and controlled by disabled people. We promote independent living for disabled people in Sheffield. By independent living we mean that disabled people have the same freedom and rights to exercise choice and control over their own lives as any other person.
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We're Hiring A Project Development Worker!
Disability Sheffield’s Autism and Learning Disability Self Advocacy project, Sheffield Voices is hiring a Project Development Worker! Closing date: 9am, Monday 10th
February, 2025
We're Hiring Travel Support Workers!
Disability Sheffield has recently taken over the operation of the Sheffield Travel Support service. As a result we are looking to recruit more Travel Support Workers, initially on £12 per hour zero-hours contracts whilst we work out the service’s needs.
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Autism in the Workplace Resources
Only 3 out of 10 autistic people are in any kind of employment. We’ve been supporting a project at the Sheffield Autism Research lab ( ShARL ) at Sheffield University. The project has produced resources for employers around Autism in the workplace and the benefits of hiring autistic people.
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Big Voice on Mental Health - 10am to 2pm
The Sheffield Voices next Big Voice Conference is being held at Sheffield Town Hall on Friday, January 24th from 10am to 2pm.
Our theme this session...
MORE DETAILSDisabled People's Peer-to- Peer Meeting - 11am - 1pm
Great news as we continue to build a strong network of disabled people in the city to discuss current issues, influence policy, create connections and...
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Warm Homes Sheffield Live - 10am - 4pm
Sheffield City Council is hosting this free public drop-in event at the Town Hall to provide information for anyone looking to find out how...
MORE DETAILSCooking with Diabetes - 12 - 2pm
Venue: ShipShape Community Hub. Booking required. Also on 29th Jan , 5th and 12th Feb. View Poster
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WorkWell with Personalised Support
WorkWell is a new programme in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire, aimed at helping people aged 16+ with physical or mental health conditions stay in or return to work. The service at South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) offices in Sheffield provides personalised support for individuals facing challenges to find or remain in work.
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Free Webinar : How to Make an Effective EHC Plan
Author and Solicitor, Ekaterina Harrison is joined by another mum, Julie Pender in this free webinar on the 22nd of January to share their experience and expertise and help make the process of obtaining an Education Health and Care Plan easier for other families.
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Art Group for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism
You may have heard that Sheffield Voices is not currently running an art group, but don’t worry! – a new Friendship Art Group is starting on Fridays from Friday 10th January from 2 – 4pm at the Israac Centre, 54 Cemetery Road, Sheffield, S11 8FP.Many familiar faces from the old group will be there, so you’ll feel right at home, and of course new faces are welcome!
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