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| Point of Contact: | Hanna Bennett, Co-ordinator |
| Address: | Unit 6, Springfield Mills, Oakworth Road, Keighley, BD21 1SL |
| Telephone: | 01535 607222 |
| Fax: | 01535 607222 |
| Email: | peoplefirst@live.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.keighleypeoplefirst.cswebsites.org/ |
| Who are you: | We are a Social & Self-Advocacy Group run by
and for Adults with Learning Disabilities 7 of the 25 members volunteer to run the office. With support from staff and volunteers we have written policies that are accessible. We are developing our advocacy skills and are already peer mentors to others and individuals. Through joining various community forums other organisations have started to take on board the problems that they create and have started to make information in a more accessible format for people with learning disabilities to participate in a more inclusive way      |
| Aims & Objectives: | Include
all people with learning difficulties by providing information and
training about managing a voluntary group. |
| Opening up opportunities for its members to speak up for themselves. | |
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| Opening up inclusion opportunities for social activities | |
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| Activities & Timetables: | Mon 9.30-3pm Wed-Fri 9.30-3pm |
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| Project Activities: | Summer Schemes |
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| Young People’s Events | |
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| Community Forum Meetings including, Partnership Board | |
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| Opening Times: | Monday & Wed- Friday; 9.45 - 3.00pm |
