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Legislation articles
On the 5th June 2019 Stretch Kontelj wrote an article for the Guernsey Press entitled 'Law or Liberty'. In todays press, 19th June, the GDA founder and equality adviser Rob Platts replies to the article with 'Here's why we need [...]
Equality Guernsey Conference tickets – 4th July
Please find attached the invite to the Equality Guernsey Conference, please note that you will need to book tickets for this event due to the restricted numbers. Please share widely. We are excited to announce our key note June Saprong, [...]
Arts for Everyone – Arts Sunday – 9th June 2019
The GDA, We All Matter, Eh? and a number of our members are supporting Arts for Everyone - Arts Sunday - 9th June 2019. If you want to find out more about the event please download the file at the [...]
Newsletter May 2019
We are very pleased to attach the May newsletter for the Guernsey Disability Alliance and its members and partners. Download the NewsletterDownload
New GDA Chair – Chris Le Page
We are delighted to announce Chris Le Page has taken on the role as GDA Chair, acting in the role until the AGM. Chris is Client Director of Carey's, who have been a core supporter of the GDA. Chris joined [...]
Saffery Rotary walk – accessible route – Saturday 15th June
Join us from Bordeaux to the finish line! This years Rotary Walk takes place on Saturday June 15th 2019. As with previous years, the GDA and Access for All will be offering the opportunity for members to take part in the [...]
Education Update by Catherine Hall
The Committee for ESC and Andrew Warren met with GDA representatives Rob Harnish and Catherine Hall. The GDA concerns regarding the development of the two school model and the lack of any prior consultation were put to the meeting and [...]
Disability and Inclusion Strategy update by Rob Harnish
While there is still a red flag hanging over the whole Disability and Inclusion Strategy, it is perhaps better to see it as a call to action rather than a source of frustration. Certainly, the Committee for Employment and Social Security [...]
Equality and Rights Organisation (ERO) update by Rob Platts
The GDA continues to represent our members (key stake holders) in the Disability and Inclusion Strategy Project Board’s work to develop the business plan needed to establish the ERO. An ERO is a statutory body designed to help foster [...]
SEND Education Meeting
Below is a link to the SEND Education Meeting slides SEND Education Meeting slidesDownload
Thank you AGC
Thank you to the Association of Guernsey Charities (AGC) for funding to upgrade our GDA and We All Matter, Eh? websites to make them more accessible. http://charity.org.gg/AboutAGC?id=lottery
Inclusive Education
Following the SEN meeting yesterday evening (30th April) please find attached the Inclusive education paper Inclusive Education SummaryDownload