The Accessibles #3: Access Denied Until Future Notice is now available to download

The Accessibles issue 3 is now available to download from our website.

In the third issue of the award winning The Accessibles, the team travel into the future to have a look at how The Social Model Of Disability is implemented to make society accessible for everyone. The Accessibles was written by young disabled people with superb local comic artist Jim Meadway

You can download here

 

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Thursday, 30 May, 2019

Job Vacancy for Community Connector at Breakthrough UK

From Breakthrough UK

Vacancy for Community Connector

We are recruiting for a Community Connector (based in North Manchester and nearby neighbourhoods of Bury and Rochdale) We would particularly welcome candidates who currently live or work in these areas.

Salary £ 22,071.21pa for full time (job share available)
Breakthrough UK, a leading disabled peoples organisation based in North Manchester, is seeking to recruit highly motivated and resourceful individuals to join our team of Community Connectors.

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Tuesday, 21 May, 2019

Side by Side Disabled Women's Peer Group from Breakthrough UK

Side by Side Disabled Women's Peer Group

 

Come and join us - a group for disabled women in Manchester.

 

This group will meet in East Manchester, contact us to find out more.

 

Regular, accessible peer support groups - welcoming and friendly in a safe space.

Grow your self-confidence and get to know your rights.

Feel valued, accepted and listened to.

Feel included and belong to a group with women who have things in common with you.

Develop coping strategies, and a sense of wellbeing.

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Thursday, 16 May, 2019

Job Vacancy at Breakthrough UK

Vacancy for Employment Support Officer

Salary: £23,571 pa based in North Manchester

Breakthrough UK, a leading disabled peoples user led organisation, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and resourceful individual to join our team as an Employment Support Officer.

 

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Wednesday, 15 May, 2019

Nothing About Us Without Us exhibition at People’s History Museum Friday 5 April to Sunday 5 May 2019

Nothing About Us Without Us exhibition at People’s History Museum Friday 5 April to Sunday 5 May 2019

Co-produced with groups, campaigners and individuals, this exhibition highlights the story of disabled people’s activism and reflects on how this has been represented in history.

 

A large print guide and Braille transcription will be available. Films are subtitled.

 

Have Your Say, Saturday 27 April 2019,

2.00pm – 4.00pm

 

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Thursday, 11 April, 2019

FREE Accessible Workshop for Disabled Young People 11-18

✨FREE Accessible Workshop for Disabled Young People 11-18✨

 

Everyone has the right to be heard, express their views, & enjoy free cake! Join actors Melissa Johns and Ged Mulherin from TripleC in a 2hour drama session at Z-Arts for a fun way to explore changes in the community that young people would like to see!

 

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Monday, 11 March, 2019

Manchester City Council Jobs Fair for Disabled People

Manchester City Council's is holding an Our Manchester Disability Jobs Fair.

The Fair is aimed at Manchester disabled residents who are looking for work, to come and meet organisations and businesses and find out about opportunities out there.

25th March 2019 10am-2:30pm Manchester Central Library Performance Space St. Peter's Square

For more information email: sade.phillip [at] manchester.gov.uk

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Monday, 11 March, 2019

Manchester City Council Jobs Fair for Disabled People

Manchester City Council's is holding an Our Manchester Disability Jobs Fair.

The Fair is aimed at Manchester disabled residents who are looking for work, to come and meet organisations and businesses and find out about opportunities out there.

25th March 2019 10am-2:30pm Manchester Central Library Performance Space St. Peter's Square

For more information email: sade.phillip [at] manchester.gov.uk

 

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Monday, 11 March, 2019

VA Collective 3: An introduction to NDACA – the National Disability Arts Collection and Archive

VA Collective 3: An introduction to NDACA – the National Disability Arts Collection and Archive

Date & Time of Event:

6 March, 2019 - 18:00 to 20:00

Venue:

Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL

The VA Collective has been established to host discussions and events for people who have an interest in the work of learning disabled artists in context with contemporary art and society.

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Wednesday, 27 February, 2019

Survey call out for disabled musicians

Are you a musician, artist or DJ producing original music, with the ambition to focus on your creativity and take your project forward?

Do you personally identify as a Deaf or disabled person, or don't identify, but have a health condition or impairment that impacts your daily life?

If the answer to these two questions is “yes”, then this is your opportunity to share your experiences and change the music industry.

The survey gives you the chance to share your music with Attitude is Everything, join a new artist network, and share your experiences of:

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Tuesday, 26 February, 2019

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