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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