The Welland Inclusion Project

Jo Hamilton, Chief Officer
at South Leicestershire CVS
who is heading up the Project
over the next few months

Project Aims

To research into the capacity of organisations and businesses within the Welland area to fulfil the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995); identify any problem areas and implement a strategy to enable any barriers to be overcome. The Welland Inclusion Project aims to ensure that people with disabilities are able to play a full part and are fully included in work, learning, involvement in local communities, volunteering and services. We work with partnerships, partners and individuals to ensure the project’s aims are achieved.

Where the Project operates

East Northants District, Northamptonshire
Harborough District, South Leicestershire
Melton Mowbray District, North Leicestershire
Rutland County
South Kesteven District, Lincolnshire

Key Areas of Work

Environmental Access
Improving inclusion for disabled people in services
Inclusion in employment and volunteering

Who the Project Helps

Statutory organisations
Voluntary organisations
Private businesses
Disabled people

How the Project Helps

Gives advice in three key areas
Face-to-face visits to discuss how disabled people might be better included
Meetings held with specific groups of people
Offers a building access audit which includes your service provision
Offers an information pack for potential employers and service providers
Includes your organisation on a database
Monitors your level of inclusion and develops with you to improve on this.
Offers advice and information on appropriate equipment and solutions.

For further details, please contact Jo Hamilton, Project Worker, 01858 439268 or email jhamilton@slcvs.org.uk or: South Leicestershire CVS Main Office on 01858 433232

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