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.
Between the dates of Friday 28th March and Tuesday 1st April, Disability Sheffield suffered a data breach. The Disability Sheffield – Data Breach Document explains what happened, what data was affected, the actions we have taken and what you can do to help mitigate the effects if you were affected.
The main thing we want you to hear from us is a BIG thank you to those individuals who responded to our recent survey on the proposed disability cuts. It was no doubt a sensitive and frustrating topic on which to share your experience so it’s important to share with you a flavour of what happened afterwards. We believe your responses have helped to make a difference!
FULL ARTICLEOur last Sheffield Cycling 4 All inclusive cycling session in Hillsborough Park, before we close for Tramlines, will be on Thursday 10th July. Our first session back in Hillsborough will be Monday 4th August. The good news is we will be running sessions at Concord Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays during July.
FULL ARTICLEIt’s not easy choosing a mobility scooter, is it ? So what are your options and where can you find reliable impartial information? What may you need to consider before you choose your mobility scooter….issues such as how and where to store one and whether you can get on public transport using one? The answers are in the first of our ‘Spotlight’ series.
FULL ARTICLEWe run drop-in sessions to hear from anyone with a disability who wants to join in and share discussion on accessibility, news and any...
MORE DETAILSWe run drop-in sessions to hear from anyone with a disability who wants to join in and share discussion on accessibility, news and any...
MORE DETAILSJoin SCOPE to explore what Disability Pride really means. Inspiring disabled speakers will share their stories and experiences. Discuss changing attitudes, debunking myths, and...
MORE DETAILSA free online practical and inspiring women’s development coaching workshop giving you time to reflect and focus on yourself and what’s important to you.Event...
MORE DETAILSJoin SCOPE to explore what Disability Pride Month in July really means in this free online event, ‘Turning Prejudice into Pride’ on Wednesday 23 July from 6.30pm to 8pm. Inspiring disabled speakers will share their stories and experiences leading to opportunities for discussion.
FULL ARTICLEDuring Disability Pride Month this July Disability Rights UK has written about Resistance in Action reflecting on what pride means to us amidst the roll-back of our rights and how movements from the past can inspire us to keep resisting and take pride in being disabled. There are also a number of Disability Pride events.
FULL ARTICLEHealthwatch Sheffield held a ‘Community Voices’ event recently celebrating all of Healthwatch Sheffield’s community partners, including our Advocacy service. It’s very concerning to hear media reports about the Government’s plans to close Healthwatch England. This would mean the closure of Healthwatch Sheffield and a great loss to our community!
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