Celebrating 21 years of Disabilty Action in Hounslow
In 1987 a group of disabled people came together in Hounslow and started the Hounslow Association of Disabled People. I wonder if they ever imagined we would be celebrating our 21st Birthday? Or did they know we would grow from strength to strength? Were you one of this original group? We’d love to hear from you and how the organisation first started.
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Tiny Talk comes to Hounslow
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Disability Network Hounslow is pleased to announce that after a successful application to Awards For All they will be starting Baby and Parent Signing classes here in Hounslow. Click here for more details |
Got the message?
The aim of this four-month research project was to identify disabling policies and practices which act as a barrier to communication between Disabled People in the borough of Hounslow and local statutory agencies.
The findings highlight many areas where there is room for improvements both in polices, practices and staff attitudes.
The recommendations cover written communication, leaflet and publication, face to face communication, telephone services, directional signage, reception and waiting rooms, consultation and policy.
For a copy of Dr Laurence Clark’s report “Got the Message?” that was commissioned by Disability Network Hounslow, Hounslow Council, Hounslow Primary Care Trust, Legal Services Commission, Hounslow Homes, the Metropolitan Police, and Joint Strategy and Commissioning (Health and Social Services) please click here |
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Wheelchair Users Forum
Disability Network Hounslow are pleased to announce their new forum for all wheelchair and scooter users in Hounslow.
The aim of the forum is to provide disabled people with a valuable way to find out how to access services, learn about issues that only affect wheelchair users, as well as providing platform for tackling issues of discrimination.
The first meeting is from 1.30pm – 2.30pm at Montague Hall (opposite the main police station in central Hounslow):
Monday 25th February 2008
Guest speakers will be coming down to each event as well as representatives from wheelchair services, social services and the council. Tea/coffee & biscuits will be provided. The venue is accessible. Please contact us if you require any assistance in attending this forum, for example transport bookings.
Community Safety Tea Break
Join us at the Paul Robeson Theatre,
Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow,
on 18th February 2008
between 2.30- 4.30pm
for tea, cakes and information.
The Police will be giving a presentation on the plans for changes to the police stations in Hounslow as well as personal safety. The Fire Brigade will be giving a short talk on fire safety in the home.
The Police will be able to mark small personal items that you bring on the day (to help recover them to you in the event of a theft) and give personal safety information, the Fire Brigade will also help with individual enquiries.
Fully accessible venue and BSL interpreters provided