Education News
New We All Matter Eh? Campaign Launch Today!
We All Matter Eh? is excited to launch its new #MakeAChange campaign on Friday 8th September Think differently about disability In response to feedback from the community on the lack of awareness and understanding around disability we have developed a [...]
Inclusion in Education
In July we ran a focus group on Inclusion in Education, a number of members were unable to attend but asked for the slides. Please see the attached. We did not end up following this format but were led by [...]
Online Survey for 'Inclusion in Education'
Parents and Carers - If you are not able to make the 'Inclusion in Education' meeting next Tuesday evening you can still make your views known by completing this short online anonymous survey. We'd love to hear your views. Complete [...]
GDA July Newsletter
Please find below the GDA July newsletter. Please note there are no meetings during July and August, however have a look at forthcoming events - there is plenty going on. Please share widely. If you would like to feature in the newsletter [...]
Volunteers Week 2017
Volunteers' Week 2017 is nearly here. As in previous years, we are aiming for some great publicity about our local volunteers, and it is the ideal time for charities to also do something to say "thank-you" to their teams. [...]
Children Young People's Plan CYPP Slides April 2017
Please find attached the Powerpoint final version 270417 from the Children Young People’s Plan CYPP refresh event – outlining the progress on the four streams: Safe and nurtured Healthy and active Achieve individual and economic potential Included and Respected Strategy [...]
Guille-Allès Library Shared Reading Group
Further to a newspaper article in the Guernsey Press, we have had news from Jodie Knight, Deputy Chief Librarian, at the Guille Allès Library. The shared reading group is really inclusive and would definitely be suitable for people with a [...]
New Opportunity to work at the Youth Commission as a Youth Worker
The Youth Commission have an exciting new opportunity. The Youth Commission is growing and we are currently seeking a Youth Worker. See the attached document for more details if this sounds of interest. If you know of someone who may be suitable, [...]
The Hub Talk for Parents, Professionals and Carers
Attached is the poster for the next HUB event for parents/professionals/carers to be held at the Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts on May 18, 2017 @7.00pm-8.30pm. The talk will focus on recognising the warning signs of emotional distress in [...]
Disability Helper Website
The GDA was contacted by Natalie Kelly from Disability Helper. She has very kindly shared some useful websites with us. Please take a look. www.disabilityhelper.net. This is a site dedicated and written by parents and carers of persons with disabilities. Hobbies and [...]
Sign Up for the Saffery Rotary Walk 3rd June 2017
We are pleased to announce that the GDA is supporting the Saffery Rotary Walk on 3rd June 2017 http://www.safferyrotarywalk.com - an accessible community activity. Time to get signed up! Saffery Rotary Walk entries please! For more information please see attached [...]
Be Active Forum and Accessible Activities
Be Active forum and Accessible Activities for children with disabilities We All Matter Eh? (GDA) were invited to the Be Active March session to present and facilitate a conversation on Accessible Activities for children with disabilities. Be Active is A [...]