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  • Paralympian Voices

    Paralympian Voices

    24 September 2024

    There is no doubt that the Paris Paralympics 2024 were spectacular. Not only, for the sheer level of sport and athleticism but as a break through into the world of disability. Beyond the competition the event was a powerful platform sparking important conversations about the everyday challenges faced by disabled people.

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  • Trans Pennine Trail Access Improvements

    Trans Pennine Trail Access Improvements

    23 September 2024

    The TPT has shared their latest report with us ‘Breaking Down Barriers : Enhancing Accessibility’. It discusses their collaboration with the Disabled Ramblers and showcases some of the recent improvements that have taken place such as on the Five Weirs Walk, to eliminate obstacles and create more accessible routes.

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  • Opportunity to feedback on 're-powered' bus

    Opportunity to feedback on 're-powered' bus

    18 September 2024

    On Tuesday the 24th of September there is a chance to explore and give feedback on the accessibility of a bus retrofitted with electric motors and batteries that replace the diesel engine. This will change the interior layout and finding out what effects this has on disabled people is an encouraging opportunity to raise any challenges whilst the bus is static and “Not in Service”.

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  • Let's Make an IMPACT

    Let's Make an IMPACT

    13 September 2024

    IMPACT stands for Improving Adult Care Together .We are looking for disabled people who would like to work with us as part of a new IMPACT network and can commit to 4 meetings over the next few months. Participation payments and PA costs may be available.

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  • Free Arthritis Self Management Event

    Free Arthritis Self Management Event

    09 September 2024

    Living with arthritis, as more than ten million people in the UK do, can be extremely difficult both physically and emotionally. Arthritis Action has set up a free online event to help people learn to cope on Thursday September 19th at 6pm.

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  • Sheffield Voices Big Voice on Employment

    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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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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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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