A group which aims to give a voice to disabled people has been re-established in Nottinghamshire. The Disability Independent Advisory Group (DIAG), which is being supported by the County Council, helps to influence the way services are developed for disabled people. The group works with disabled people, their carers Read more…
While the feel-good effects of singing have long been recognised, there is growing evidence that it can have a positive impact on a range of physical and psychological conditions. Professor Graham Welch, Chair of Music Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, has studied developmental and medical Read more…
Ashfield Advice Project have access to sign language interpreters for anyone who is Deaf or hearing impaired that wants to access their free debt advice service at the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). If you require the use of an interpreter, please contact them prior to an appointment to make a Read more…
The disabled spectator survey closes on 28 February 2015. There are two weeks left to let them know about their experience of watching football, rugby, cricket, motor racing and all live sport. They also want to hear about the barriers that stop people from watching live sport. “There have been a number Read more…
We announced a couple of weeks ago our success at the recent CHAD Business Awards for winning the category of Disability Inclusion within the workplace. This is a great achievement for us and something we will use positively to promote equality and fairness across all industries and sectors, highlighting the Read more…
Following the successful RON project we are pleased to announce that we have been granted further funding for Reach Out Nottinghamshire Plus – RON+ The grant will fund a three year project to support people with disabilities to: Increase their skills to self-manage their finances Increase their employability Improve their physical Read more…
Disability Nottinghamshire, a registered charity promoting the independence and choice of all persons with disabilities and impairments, has received a funding boost thanks to players of a charity lottery. Disability Nottinghamshire was awarded £9,228 by the People’s Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity, funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Read more…
We recently attended the Mansfield and Ashfield CHAD Business Awards and walked away triumphant! The awards night celebrated outstanding achievement in trade and commerce across the local area. Chad editor Phil Bramley said “These awards are our way of helping to highlight and celebrate their achievements, recognising the area as Read more…
A huge thank you to the Asda store on Bancroft Lane, Mansfield, for giving us a cheque for £200 as part of their Community Life programme where shoppers get the opportunity to choose a local charity to support. We received the most amount of ‘tokens’ and are grateful to anyone who voted for Read more…
Local newspaper, The CHAD, has published a review today about our comedy and entertainment night we hosted the other week. Thanks for the write up, please see below: