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Blog Archive
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Sheffield Voices Big Voice on Employment
03 September 2024
Our Sheffield Voices self advocacy group would like to invite you to their next Big Voice Conference on October 4th from 10am to 2pm at Sheffield Town Hall. The main theme for this conference is Employment, Volunteering and Meaningful Activity. This event is for people with a learning disability and Autistic people living in the Sheffield area and we also welcome service representatives.
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Blue Badge Focus Group Report
22 August 2024
“We have lost a lot of Blue Badge space in the centre.” “Seriously detrimental, it is a lot, lot worse since Covid.“They are ignoring a whole community’s needs and it is
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Join Us in Nominating Chella!
25 June 2024
Every year, Cycling UK, highlight 100 exceptional women who promote cycling and encourage others to take part. This year we are nominating SC4A cyclist Chella Quint who has been borrowing an e-trike from our cycle loan scheme. Chella is a well-known menstrual activism campaigner, community champion and influencer. Join us in nominating Chella by 30 June.
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Logo Competition Winners Announced!
20 June 2024
Thank you to everyone who entered our logo competition last month to find a logo for the Sheffield Travel Support service. We were amazed by the number of entries we received from all over Sheffield. We’ve had a very difficult time choosing a winner, but after a lot of thought we are very proud to announce our top three!
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What a Week for Learning Disability
18 June 2024
Learning Disability Week runs from 17th – 23rd June 2024, with the theme ‘Do You See Me?’. The annual campaign aims to raise awareness of the lives of people with a learning disability and ensure they are a visible, valued part of society. Our Self advocacy group, Sheffield Voices is celebrating all their achievements with a picnic on Tuesday as they head towards their Big Voice Event on Access at the Town Hall on Friday 21 June from 10am to 3pm. They are very much seen and heard ! Check out what else is happening.
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We're Hiring Travel Support Workers!
07 June 2024
Disability Sheffield has recently taken over the operation of the Sheffield Travel Support service. As a result we are looking to recruit up to 3 part-time Travel Support Workers, initially on £12 per hour zero-hours contracts whilst we work out the services needs. The closing date to apply is Sunday 30th June.
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We're Hiring Advocacy Workers!
06 June 2024
We want Sheffield to be a centre of excellence for advocacy and are looking to recruit more Independent Advocates to enable this to happen. Disability Sheffield is part of the Sheffield Advocacy Hub, and all organisations in the hub are currently recruiting advocates. The closing date for applications to Disability Sheffield has been extended and is now 9am on Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
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General Election : Important Voting Deadlines.
06 June 2024
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm when we vote for our next government on Thursday 4 July. Local authorities have to ensure that the voting experience is accessible for everyone and we’re making you aware of important reminders and deadline dates in June that may affect you, if you wish to cast your vote, perhaps in an alternative way.
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Thank You for Helping Out!
05 June 2024
In Volunteers Week 2024 ( 3 – 9 June ),celebrating its 40th year, we want to say a massive thank you to all our volunteers. This year we are particularly looking for volunteers to help out and join us in expanding our new Disability Network as we reach across the city to engage with and involve more disabled people. It’s an exciting time and we want you to be part of it!
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Disability Network Event Report
30 May 2024
Our first Disability Network event at the Israac Centre in May was well attended and extremely successful in bringing together a diverse community of disabled people and partner organisations sharing their views about barriers. All their contributions have been put into an Easy Read Report. We’re holding more events in June and July. Come along to connect, chat + change!
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