SeeAbility’s Look Here Event When: 28 June 2012 Where: GHS Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN Map/directions: Please click here for a Multimap (opens in a new window.) What’s it all about? People with learning disabilities are ten times more likely to have serious sight problems than other people. SeeAbility is holding this event to … Read more
Open University information session: 16 May 2012 – Study from home so it fits around your family and other commitments – Wide range of course options available – No previous qualifications are required – Face to face support in the community – Information about financial assistance and the new fees from September 2012 Time: 2.00pm … Read more
Go Kids Go are holding Free Wheelchair Skills Workshops. A great chance to meet other young wheelchair-users and to learn skills to help you become more independent. Extra wheelchairs provided for mums, dads, brothers and sisters to join in with the games. TV presenter Ade Adepitan learnt his skills with us. Why don’t you? … Read more
Following on from the Merseyside by side Hate Crime conference in January, People First Merseyside are holding an open day ‘Streetwise Street Safe’ on Friday 1st June 2012 for people to come and talk about how we work together to make people with learning disabilities feel safe in their communities. Click on the link below for … Read more
The 5 Boroughs Partnership is holding its 5th Annual Involvement Event on Wednesday 25th April. All welcome. For more information and to register your attendance click here.
From 2013 a new Personal Independence Payment will replace Disability Living Allowance for disabled people aged 16 to 64. Use the following link to access a frequently asked questions document about the new benefit, including what will happen if you’re currently getting Disability Living Allowance. Personal Independence Payment
Motability have announced dates and venues for their free ‘One Big Day’ events this summer. These days are the perfect way to find out everything you need to know about Motability. You, your family and friends will be able to relax and enjoy the day while browsing through the wide range of cars, adaptations, wheelchair … Read more
Come and join us for Afternoon Tea The next meeting of the Direct Payments Peer Support Group takes place on Wednesday 25 April at 3pm at the Caldwell Centre on Tarbock Road, Huyton, L36 0SA. Everyone is welcome. Tea and cakes will be on offer and we will be aiming to share some ideas about … Read more
Staff and fellow volunteers said goodbye to their friend and colleague, Jamie Quinn, pictured with his leaving a gift of a golden fob watch. Jamie has been involved with KDC for over 25 years and has decided that he needs a rest from his busy life as a Trustee, volunteer and BIG group member. Jamie will … Read more
Get involved in a new Government disability strategy Where? Kirkby Leisure Centre, Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby L32 8SJ When? Wednesday 29 February 10am to 3pm (lunch provided) KDC has been invited to contribute directly to a new cross-government disability strategy. The Government has published a discussion document with questions and we want to gather your … Read more