Disability Legislation News
27 March – Members Meeting
Tuesday 27th March, Les Cotils, 7pm Preventing disability discrimination – making it real What’s involved, and why is it taking so long? The recognition, promotion and protection of rights always top the polls of GDA members’ priorities. But what part [...]
Data Protection Awareness Training
Please read below, a message from Rob Allen, from Midshore Consulting about a course that's being run regarding Data Protection Since September 2017 we have run a number of Workshops around the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that comes [...]
Legislation update: A call to Galway by Rob Platts
Dear Members A call to Galway Probably just hearing the word “legislation”, for some, makes hearts sink and eyes droop in despair and disbelief. Many, perhaps, now equate the word “legislation” with delays, broken promises and denied rights – and [...]
The GDA / We All Matter Eh? are seeking a Corporate Secretariat
The GDA Executive Board is expanding as we develop our work in the community and with businesses. We are looking for a Corporate Secretariat, who can volunteer 4-8 hours a month, preferably through CSR with their employer. It is a [...]
Jersey Disability Discrimination Consultation – GDA response
At the end of last year Jersey organised a consultation with the public in their disability discrimination legislation. The GDA gave a full response (special thanks to Rob Platts), many of our comments are included in the consultation report. The [...]
Developing Disability Discrimination/Equality Legislation – Appointment of consultants
Ellen Pragnell, Senior Policy Officer - Disability Discrimination Legeislation, is pleased to advise that following interviews with the three shortlisted consultancy teams, the Committee for Employment & Social Security has decided to appoint legal experts from the National University of Ireland Galway’s [...]
Jersey Disability Discrimination – news release
Please find below Jerseys update their progress on making disability a protected characteristic under the Discrimination (Jersey) Law 2013. The draft Disability Discrimination Regulations will be debated by the States Assembly at the States sitting of 20 March 2018 and [...]
Statement by the President of the Committee for Employment & Social Security
Please click on the link below to read the statement made by Deputy Michelle Le Clerc on Tuesday 16th February 2018. https://gov.gg/article/163393/Statement-by-the-President-of-the-Committee-for-Employment--Social-Security
Disability Officer Up-date January 2018
We have had lots of good feedback on the Hidden Disabilities lanyard scheme at Guernsey and Alderney Airports. The scheme was launched on 1 December 2017. The lanyard will help staff discreetly identify travellers who may require support. Airport staff [...]
Carers' Action Plan for the States of Guernsey
Invitation for informal/ unpaid carers to give their views to inform a Carers Action Plan for the States of Guernsey and to attend an Engagement Event on Thursday 15th February 5.30 – 7.30pm at Les Cotils, Harry Bound Room In [...]
ERO Media Release – Toward fairness for all: Developing Guernsey’s equality and rights organisation
Please find on our blog below the ERO news release for your attention. Deputies Yerby and Le Clerc are available for interviews on this topic. Issued by: Siriol Evans Tel: 01481 732517 E-mail: Siriol.evans@gov.gg ERO Media Release Jan18 FINAL
IMPORTANT UPDATE – Discrimination Legislation January 2018 by Rob Platts
Please read attached pdf outlining the update for Discrimination Legislation as of 17th January 2018. Rob Platts - January 2018 Legislation update 17012017