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Disability Powys Information and Advice Surgeries this Winter 2016

Disability Powys Information and Advice Surgeries this Winter 2016 Disability Powys will be running further outreach information and advice surgeries in market towns during 2016, following on from autumn surgeries held in Brecon, Builth Wells, Crickhowell and Rhayader. At the surgeries disability information, advice and additional support was provided by Disability Powys, Powys Carers, Care and Repair, and local Community Support projects. Help provided included, new applications to the Personal Independent Payment (replacing Disability Living Allowance), Blue Badge Disabled Parking application and Radar Keys. For the winter 2016 further information and advice surgeries will be held in: Ystradgynalais (Tuesday 23rd February) 10am-3pm Community Hospital Knighton (Thursday 3rd March) 10am – 1pm Community Support Offices Llanwrtyd Wells (Thursday 24th March) 10am – 1pm Old Station Buildings Builth Wells (Wednesday 6th April) 10-1pm Caerwnon Caravan Park Further surgeries will be organised across Powys during 2016. For further information contact hbeavan@disabilitypowys.org.uk or 07495257102.

Access Groups Call for Volunteers

Access Groups Call for Volunteers Disability Powys is working with Montgomeryshire and Brecknock Access Group, through the Access and Outreach project. The two access groups aim to improve access for all, particularly for people with disabilities. The Access Group volunteers aim to improve access to public buildings, streets, pubs and restaurants, places of entertainment, and health service facilities. They work with organisations such as Powys County Council, local businesses and voluntary organisations to promote the implementation of the Equality Action 2010. Both access groups wish to increase the membership of their groups with new volunteers, to increase their capacity and the social benefit they bring to society. The two access groups meet once a month to: • Monitor, examine and comment on relevant planning applications with a public interest • Consult with all authorities on access issues, eg, Railtrack • Respond to any access consultation eg, tactile surfaces • Carry out access surveys eg, street, cafes. Disability Powys wishes to support volunteers also from Radnorshire with an interest in accessibility issues to form a Radnorshire Access Group. If you are interested in promoting accessibility for all, whether they are disabled or not, they are welcome to join the Access Group, please contact the Access Group secretary or Hayley Beavan (Access and Outreach Worker) hbeavan@disabilitypowys.org.uk or 07495257102

Disability Powys: Activity days in the Elan Valley

Disability Powys: Activity days in the Elan Valley Thanks to funding recently secured from the Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust and Morrisons Foundation Disability Powys will be running three activity days in the Elan Valley during 2016 with the Elan Valley Lodge These will offer disabled people the opportunity to try a range of activities such as Archery, Canoeing, Rock climbing, High ropes challenge, Raft building and Team problem solving. Dates Proposed activity Friday 8th April High Ropes challenges and team problem solving Friday 13th May Canoeing and Archery Friday 10th June Bike ride and team problem solving Friday 8th July Raft building and Archery Friday 15th July Rock climbing and Abseiling For more information and to book a place please contact the office Tel: 01597 824059 or Email info@disabilitypowys.org.uk Also see our Facebook page for information www.facebook.org.uk/disabilitypowys

Could you be our newest board member?

Could you be our newest board member? Are you passionate about Disability Rights? Do you want to help improve the lives of other disabled people in Powys? Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a few new people to join our board of trustees. We would welcome interest from people who would like to see our organisation reach its full potential, and to reach new people in the community. If you could spare a few hours each month and like to contribute to the future of Disability Powys this could be an opportunity for you Training and support will be provided for all new trustees. If you would like to know more or have an informal chat about the position please call the office