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BSL Bill Progress
03 February 2022
The British Deaf Association is delighted with the unanimous cross-party support for the British Sign Language Bill on its second reading in the House of Commons on 28 January.The BDA now calls upon Ministers and MPs to do everything in their power to get the British Sign Language Bill to Royal Assent in this parliamentary session and deliver long- overdue recognition, inclusion and equality to the Deaf community in Britain.
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SAYiT Domestic Abuse Video
02 February 2022
As part of its “Call It Out“project to improve access to domestic abuse services for LGBT+ young people across South Yorkshire SAYiT has produced a video in comic book form showing young people’s experiences of abuse.It also contains a list of services you can use if you are a victim of abuse. Please be warned that the video does contain sensitive content.
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'Curing' The Social Care System Conference
01 February 2022
Building on a shared vision to bring about positive change to social care, Social Care Future is inviting people who have experience of social care to attend their online conference on Thursday 24th February 2022 and help steer action for change.
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Interested in a Career in Theatre?
31 January 2022
Sheffield Theatres is co-hosting three introductory courses for deaf and disabled people who are interested in pursuing careers in directing, producing and writing. The free courses are aimed at people right at the beginning of their careers, and no previous experience is necessary. The deadline for applications is 14 February 2022 .
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Wheels Friendly Walks
31 January 2022
If you fancy more fresh air and exercise you can get out into Sheffield parks and green spaces with Step out Sheffield’s weekly walks. All walks are completely free and led by trained Volunteer Walk Leaders. Many walks are wheels-friendly and most groups offer walks at different paces to make sure that everyone travels at a speed that is comfortable whatever your age or level of fitness. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome on all walks.
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Return to Plan A
24 January 2022
The Prime Minister has announced that England’s Plan B measures will end on Thursday January 27th including compulsory mask-wearing on public transport and in shops. Equality campaigners are calling on the Government to reverse their decision as many disabled and vulnerable people are still shielding at home and do not feel safe to go out.
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Autism Alert Card
24 January 2022
South Yorkshire Police and the National Autistic Society have worked together to create an Autism Alert Photo ID Card to help the police and other emergency services workers communicate with autistic people more effectively. It is hoped that use of the card will help people with autism feel more comfortable in what could potentially be stressful or frightening situations. A free card is also available for people with a learning disability.
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Dementia Support to Keep Well
24 January 2022
Age UK Sheffield are delighted to share the news that they are expanding the support they already provide through their Dementia Wellbeing Centre at Norfolk Park to two additional sites across Sheffield at the Botanical Gardens and Hillsborough.You can also find a list and leaflet with information about support across the city in the Sheffield Directory.
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It's a Working Win Win Situation
24 January 2022
A trail blazing scheme in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw has been extended to support more to people to find, stay, and thrive in employment. Working Win is a completely free service for people with physical or mental health conditions, and works with individuals to meet their employment goals, to find, stay and thrive in work.
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Disabled Claimants Win UC Income Loss Challenge
22 January 2022
Two severely disabled men have won a legal challenge over the Department Of Work And Pensions’ failure to provide adequate transitional payments to protect them and others from a loss of income following their move on to Universal Credit. The DWP is found to have discriminated against the pair when it didn’t compensate them the full payment of around £180 a month difference in the payments on legacy benefits.
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