GMCDP News

From Kintsugi Clothing:

Hello,

I'm writing on behalf of Kintsugi Clothing, a pre-launch fashion brand working to create accessible clothing that is both fashionable and inclusive.

We asked the disabled community what kinds of things they wish designers would think about when designing clothes and were overwhelmed with the response. Obviously, there are so many different types of impairments but some share the same requirements when it comes to clothes - particularly when it comes to ease of dressing.

The Equality and Human Rights website have produced a downloadable report that is about the UK's work on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

It sets out the United Nations' main concerns about disability rights in the UK. It lists over 80 recommendations for action by the UK Government and the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The CRPD is an international legal agreement about the human rights of disabled people.

It is with great sadness we share with you the news that Liz Neville (married name Hallam) , a former GMCDP worker and long time member , died in November 2017.

Liz worked for GMCDP in the 1990s before going onto Manchester City Council supporting disabled people with their direct payments / individual budget packages.

Liz was a warm hearted, generous, free spirit who loved people, motorbiking and life. Her smile was broad and her heart big. Her death has been a great loss to her Ex Husband, her family and her friends.

Free Winter warmth event in Altrincham (including lunch) 

Advice about keeping warm and well this winter. Information session and Quiz (with prizes) followed by lunch

Free Gloves while stocks last!

Monday 26th February

11am -1pm 

The Hub,

Pownall Road,

Altrincham,

WA14 2SZ .

Booking is essential - Age UK Trafford 0161 746 9754

On Wednesday 17 January, 2:00-3:30pm, you can pop into the GMCDP office to see Linda, who can assist with finding any information or support you may need. Please contact me beforehand we need to book a BSL Interpreter, Lipspeaker or personal assistant.

Phone: 0161 636 7535

Email linda@gmcdp.com

Mobile for texts: 07508 537561

Event page here

From Victoria Gee Casting:

Following last years fantastic campaign we are casting again for a new campaign for McCAIN

We are once again looking for families and households who live in the North-West to appear in the commercial and who are also willing to have the filming take place in their home.

We are primarily looking for:
Students or friends who live together and spend time together like family

Families with a disabled parent

Grandparents with teenage grandchildren

Life You Choose are holding a night club night for learning disabled adults. Family, friends and supporters are also welcome. (Free entry).

The night will be held on Monday March 26th at Club HQ 3 - 5 High St East, SK13 8DA Glossop

Glow in the Dark
To set the atmosphere they also have free 'Glow Sticks' and have a facepainter coming along with 'Glow in the Dark' paints. Facepainting prices ranging between £1, £2 and £3 for anything really elaborate.

Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year from everybody at GMCDP

The office will be closed from Thursday 21st December through to Monday 2nd January 2018

Get out Get Active (GOGA) is a new scheme being promoted by Disability Rights UK to get more disabled and non-disabled people taking part in, physical activity and sport together in their local area. It covers Manchester City, Wigan and Rochdale.

What are they doing in Manchester?

There are lots of inclusive activities happening in Manchester- from dance to climbing, from walking football to boccia. Some are free and some are very low-cost.

From Disability News Service

A disabled Tory peer has resigned as a board member of the equality watchdog over a government minister’s “collusion” with the decision not to appoint him as a disability commissioner.

Lord [Kevin] Shinkwin made the announcement in a speech in the House of Lords on Tuesday, during a debate on the human rights implications of Brexit.