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The Way to Go Project - Planning for Inclusive Access in Wales
`Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning`
What is the Way to Go Project?
The project aims to:
Develop knowledge of the planning process
Increase awareness of the social model of disability
Raise awareness of the positive role disabled people and access groups can play in Planning
Encourage stronger relationships between planners and disabled people
It is widely accepted that disabled people generally have fewer opportunities and a poorer quality of life than many non-disabled people. Local Authority Planning departments have a duty to promote disability equality. Access groups in Wales struggle without resources to improve their knowledge of the planning system and ways to make a positive contribution to the process.
Despite good intentions, the introduction of Design and Access Statements in planning applications has been a source of confusion and frustration for planners and disability groups. Now the Equality Act 2010 has replaced the Disability Discrimination Act there is a need for training and clarification.
Who is involved in the project?
A Project Advisory Group will monitor and steer progress, consisting
of representatives from Disability Wales, The Equalities and Human
Rights Commission, the Welsh Assembly Government and the
project co-ordinator.
Input from disabled people, planners and their organisations is vital to ensure their views and opinions are heard. A virtual` group of people will help steer the project and will be consulted on the content and delivery of the training.
The project will be co-ordinated by an independent consultant. The training days will be designed and delivered by independent consultants.
Who is the project aimed at?
Local Authority Planners, disabled people, disabled people`s groups, access groups and others are involved in the planning process.
What will happen during the project?
The project consists of six training modules to be delivered throughout Wales.
The six modules are designed to be linked together but can be attended independently.
Training Modules:
Disability Equality and the Social Model in Action
An introduction to the Planning system
Working together - building partnerships and facilitating relationships
Inclusive Access
Negotiation and conflict resolution
The Way to Go` day - summarising learning and discussing next steps
First stage will be delivered in South East Wales between October 2010 and March 2011, covering five Local Authority areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen.
The second stage will be delivered in the six Local Authority areas of Flintshire, Denbighshire, Wrexham, Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy
The third stage will be delivered in the four Local Authority areas of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.
The fourth stage will be delivered in the five Local Authority areas of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil.
All stages will be open to people from Powys and Ceredigion, depending on preference for attendance.
How will people be kept informed of progress?
Regular progress bulletins will be made available on the Disability Wales website, news, report and events, on Facebook and Twitter. Training modules will be widely advertised as far in advance as possible. DW and the project co-ordinator can be contacted for further information if required.
Is there a charge for the training days?
The training is free for disabled people, disabled people`s groups, access groups and planners. A lunch and refreshments will be provided. Disability Wales can also offer financial assistance with travel, accommodation, communication assistance or personal assistance. Please contact Disability Wales for further information.
What will happen after the project is completed?
We expect the project will raise awareness of disability and access issues and promote good relationships between planners and disabled people`s groups and communities both locally and nationally.
How can I book a place on the training courses?
We anticipate a high level of demand for the training modules, so to avoid disappointment please contact DW for booking details soon.
`Way to Go` Training Programme - Stages 2 & 3
June 2011 March 2012
Module 1 Disability Equality & the Social Model in Action
North Wales 9th November @ the Ramada Plaza, Wrexham
Module 2 - An introduction to the Planning System
North Wales 26th September @ Glasdir, Llanwrst
Module 3 Inclusive Access
West Wales 19th September @ Queens Hall, Narbeth
Module 4 Working Together
North Wales 5th October @ Morfa Hall, Rhyl
West Wales 20th October @ Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli
Module 5 Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
North Wales 1st November @ Morfa Hall, Rhyl
West Wales 30th November @ Picton Centre, Haverfordwest
Module 6 `Way to Go` Summary Day
North Wales 27th February 2012 @ Business Centre, Conwy
West Wales 6th February 2012 @ Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli
If you would like to know more about our work and to book a place please contact us at:
Disability Wales
Bridge House
Caerphilly Business Park
Van Road
Caerphilly
CF83 3GW
T: 029 2088 7325 (use announcer for Minicom)
F: 029 2088 8702
E: infor@disabilitywales.org
W: www.disabilitywales.org
In September there was the launch of the Power of the Flame project, funded by Legacy Trust UK, celebrating the Cultural Olympiad in Wales and creating a lasting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.
There was a film made about DAC`s project, Whose Flame is it Anyway? which can be seen on You Tube. Simply go to You Tube and type in Whose Flame is it Anyway? and learn more about the exciting projects we are currently running.
For Digital Book fans please take note of the digital books site audible.co.uk.
It`s the website where you can download literary classics, comedy and political biographies and many more formats including newly published books. Such titles as `Homage to Catalonia` which is George Orwell`s account of fighting in the Spanish Civil War and the autobiography of Alan Partridge `I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan` which is read by the esteemed broadcaster himself.
The London 2012 Festival programme has been announced by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, the full programme can be viewed here. The DaDaFest 2012 exhibition Niet Normaal: Difference on Displayis the only visual arts event based in Liverpool to form part of the London 2012 Festival programme.
More information about DaDaFest 2012 (13th July 2nd September) will be announced soon.
london2012.com/events
Closing date: 15 February 2012
Signdance Theatre International
Location: South East England
Remuneration:Contact Signdance for salary details
Description:
A leading disability arts company, based in the south-east seek actors for auditions for two London shows in 2012
Signdance are looking for:
1. Actor to learn the role of the Referee for SDC`s New Gold for a London Run April 13-29th (not Mondays) at Warehouse Theatre Croydon shared earnings on split box-office and opportunities to tour with SDC in future. We are looking for a male actor who can move well, sign (or ability to learn sign during the rehearsal process) deaf, hearing, disabled, or non-disabled .
2. One dancer (male) to learn a role in one of the company`s new show Campaigtopbeme . London-run (details as above)
Rehearsals will take place during March 2012
Auditions March 3rd and 4th 2012 at the company`s base - Signdance Collective ( Theatre Space 1) Bucks New University, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe HP112JZ
Go to Signdance Theatre International`s website for more details about the company
How to apply:
Please send CV`s to signdancetheatre@gmail.com or to adress - Signdance Collective Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe HP112JZ
signdancetheatre@gmail.com
