Promoting choice, control and independence
for disabled people in Sheffield
Blog Archive
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Chance to Choose in December
25 November 2022
Chance to Choose, our exciting project commissioned by Sheffield City Council and delivered by Sheffield Voices to coproduce the new ‘Working Age Adults Framework’ for people with learning disabilities and autism, have four events coming up in December.Two are for parent/family/friend and other carers, two are for people who use supported living, respite care, and/or day opportunities in Sheffield.
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International Day of People with Disabilities
15 November 2022
The 3rd of December – the International Day of People with Disabilities – is a day designed to mark the rights, equality, equity and wellbeing of Disabled people in all areas of life. We stand in accord with Disability Rights UK’s powerful statement, describing how we are now facing “the most punitive living conditions in generations” and why this is the time to look, to see, to listen, and to recognise and honour disabled people as fully included members of society.
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Please Nominate Us During 12 Days Of Giving
15 November 2022
The festive period is a time for giving and we are hoping you can help up with our funding by nominating us for a £1,000 grant donation which could make a real difference to the work we do at Disability Sheffield . Your nomination could be the one that helps us win and all you need do is enter our name into the draw.Thank you!
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Free Direct Payments Workshops
14 November 2022
We have put together a FREE short online information workshop in November and December – just an hour at the most – aimed at everyone who works in community-based groups and organisations, to find out more about what Direct Payments is and how it might help people you work with/for.
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Join our Freelance Training Network
09 November 2022
Disability Sheffield is looking to create a network of freelance trainers with a lived experience of disability.We want to create a space so trainers can learn from each other and support each other and where we can support other disabled people to become trainers. If you are interested in being part of this network please get in touch.
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Would You Like To Be Our Friend?
18 October 2022
However you know about Disability Sheffield – as a service user or participant, as an individual employer, through our news bulletin or social media – have you ever thought you’d like to be more informed and get more involved in the work we do? We’d certainly love you to be! That’s why we’re inviting you to become a Friend of Disability Sheffield and it’s FREE.
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Exciting Opportunity to Join Steering Group
17 October 2022
Disability Sheffield and Sheffield City Trust are looking for disabled people to be part of our steering group to support more people with disabilities to get active at SCT leisure venues.We are working together to put disabled people in a better position to shape and influence future services and facilities. As a member of the group you will receive a free and full membership to SCT venues and activities, which includes the gym, classes and swimming.
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Chief Executive, Disability Sheffield
03 October 2022
We are looking to recruit a new Chief Executive to continue to develop Disability Sheffield’s reputation as the leading disabled people’s organisation in Sheffield building on our growth over the last 5 years. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 31st October 2022.
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Hate Crime Awareness
02 October 2022
Sheffield Voices is proud to announce that we have been successful in securing funding from the Hate Crime Partnership to help people with a learning disability understand what ‘mate crime’ and ‘hate crime’ is. Come say hello at our stall in the Moor Market on 13th October from 10-4pm during National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
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Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
12 September 2022
We are saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II and wish to voice our respect and thanks for her selfless service to our country through seven decades. We particularly thank the Queen for her commitment to charitable work, not only as Patron of 600 charities, but also for the honours she bestowed on many citizens highlighting their tireless charitable work in their own communities.
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