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  • Dad Turns Disabled Daughter into Comic Book Hero

    16 June 2016

    KAPOW!!. Nine-year-old Emily is the superhero chief of the Department of Ability leading a gang of disabled superheroes whose disabilities become their super powers.

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  • Let’s Talk About Restraints Toolkit

    11 June 2016

    For the last two years we have been collaborating with Active Independence and the Individual Employer and PA Group to develop some useful downloadable resources that can be simply used by Individual Employers to train their own staff, any health and social care worker who works with disabled people and other interested parties. We have recently launched an online resource which has been funded by Skills for Care.

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  • APPG for Disability Inquiry into Halving the Disability Employment Gap

    10 June 2016

    The All Party Parliamentary Group for Disability invites written submissions to inform its inquiry into how the Government can fulfil its pledge to halve the disability employment gap. We would therefore like to ask disabled people to share their feelings and any personal stories of bearing the effects of unemployment or trying to stay in work. Please feel free to share them with us and let us know if you are happy to use them as examples in our response. We are happy to anonymise them if you would prefer.

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  • ROFA Conference 2016

    09 June 2016

    Disability Sheffield is delighted to announce, yet again, our co-hosting of the “Reclaiming Our Futures Alliance” on Thursday 14 July 10:30 am until 16:00 pm at Sheffield Town Hall .

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  • The EU Referendum - Brexit or Not?

    09 June 2016

    Disability Sheffield has no formal position on the referendum vote on June 23 but we would urge disabled people to cast their vote and make your voice heard. In the lead up to June 23 here’s some impartial information and views from both sides to help you if you’re undecided how to vote.

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  • Have your say about Advocacy Services in Sheffield

    08 June 2016

    If you have used an advocacy service or might need to use one in the future please give your views in this survey on what the new Advocacy Hub should look like.

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  • Migration Matters Festival - 17 - 25 June

    08 June 2016

    A celebration of food , culture and performance with a programme of ‘ Pay What You Decide ‘events at Theatre Delicatessen, 17 The Moor, Sheffield.

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  • Self-employed? Disabled? Disability Rights UK Want to Interview You

    06 June 2016

    If you chose self employment to accommodate your disability and are willing to be interviewed and filmed about your experiences, Disability Rights UK would like to hear from you.

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  • Sheffield CCG Plans for Future

    06 June 2016

    The ‘Care Outside of Hospital’ strategy highlights plans for a new ‘neighbourhoods’ approach for Sheffield’s health services.

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  • Carers UK - State of Caring 2016 Report

    06 June 2016

    This year over 6,149 people shared their views and experiences on what life is like for carers in 2016. Carers UK is calling for the Government, local authorities and health bodies to redouble their efforts to support England’s 5.4 million unpaid carers, as their report reveals how, one year on from the Care Act, squeezed public services and financial pressures are pushing carers to the brink.

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Disability Sheffield is a forward-thinking, energetic organisation doing a lot of positive work in Sheffield. I have no doubt they will continue to do so for a long time to come.
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When I moved to Sheffield nearly five years ago it was my "go to" organisation. I expect it to stay that way. All the staff and volunteers seem to pull out little gems of effort that disabled people like me couldn't do without. Professionally and personally - I love em :)
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A fantastic presentation thought provoking and good questions from the floor around promoting this film/message to the general public not just professionals.
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