HEALTH & DISABILITY EVENT (24 July 2008)

Asian Disability Awareness Action in Bradford (ADAAB) is holding a Health and Disability Awareness Event. The event aims to help raise awareness of what services in relation to health and disabilities are available to residents within Bradford and District. The event will also be opportunity for voluntary and community organisations to interact and network with each other.

Health and Disability Awareness Event starting at 10.00am on Thursday 24^th July 2008 at the Pakistan Community Centre, White Abbey Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 8EJ. Lunch will be provided.

If you would like to attend, require further information, or if you would like space for a display at the event, please contact:

Amar Latif on (01274) 733678, info@adaab.org.uk

DISABILITY EQUIPMENT BRADFORD

PROGRAMME OF FOCUS DAYS 2008

Between 10am and 2.30pm

Wednesday 7th May > Mobility Issues

Tuesday 3rd June > Footcare & Shoes

Friday 4th July > Independence Day

Monday 7th August > Focus on Young People

Thursday 11th September > Focus on Seating

Tuesday 28th October > Bathing issues

All ages and abilities are welcome on our Focus Days.
An Occupational Therapist will be in attendance to offer help and independent advice.

Professionals are also welcome. Come see what we can offer you and your clients.

T: 01274 589162 E: ammccabe@disabilityadvice.org.uk for further information.

103 Dockfield Road, Shipley, BD17 7AR.

SWITCHED ON COMMUNITIES

Do you provide ICT services to your local community?
Do you have learners who find it difficult to use a computer?
Operate a mouse, keyboard or struggle to view the screen?
Do you have learners with disabilities?

AbilityNet are looking for voluntary and community organisations to join the Switched On Communities project within Yorkshire and Humber. 10x VCOs will each receive a mini kit of adaptive hardware and assistive software worth over £500.00. Up to 2 of your representatives will receive training on using the kit, plus the opportunity to receive further training on specialised subjects such as supporting learners with dyslexia, visual impairments, physical disabilities, etc.

You will receive support from AbilityNet and our Community Partner (Foresight, Grimsby). This includes advice, full assessments for individuals who need more specialised support and access to our equipment loan bank. We aim to increase the capacity of your organisation, your services, your staff and volunteers to better support your local community.

If you would like to join the Switched on Communities project or would like more information, please contact Vihing Lee, E: vihing.lee@abilitynet.org.uk M: 07939 926361.

Web: http://www.abilitynet.org.uk