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Introduction from the Chairman of the GDA
Dear Members This is my first contribution to our newsletter since my election as the GDA Chair. It has been a bewildering few months as there is so much to learn not just about the current and future situation but [...]
New Disability Champion
Deputy Sarah Hansmann Rouxel is the new States’ Champion for Disabled People. You can hear Sarah talk about her new role on BBC Guernsey at 09:10 here. The Champion’s role was created in 2009 and was previously held by Deputy [...]
Newsletter • September 2016
September’s newsletter is now available to download. You can view all of the latest updates from the GDA You can view it here - gda-september-newsletter-2016 or by clicking on the image.
GDA Welcomes Chris Le Page to the Executive Committee
GDA welcomes Chris Le Page, Board Apprentice to the GDA Executive Committee Chris has over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Carey Group Chris worked for Orangefield Legis Fund Services in Guernsey as a [...]
GDA welcomes its newest member the Guernsey Macular Society
The Guernsey Macular Society was launched in June 2014 by Bill Gardiner and Tilly Fisken. It is a self-help group for islanders who are coping with the difficulties presented by macular degeneration, a condition that affects central vision creating a [...]
Hidden disability campaign moves into phase two
We All Matter Eh?, supported by the Guernsey Disability Alliance’s (GDA), initiative to improve public awareness of hidden disabilities has this week launched its next phase. The initiative shares the experiences of local people living with a wide range of [...]
Julys Newsletter
July’s newsletter is now available to download. You can view all of the latest updates from the GDA You can view it online here
New Chair and Vice-Chair for GDA
Members of the Guernsey Disability Alliance elected a new Chair and Vice-Chair of their Executive Committee at their Annual General Meeting this evening (Weds 6th July). Business development professional, Robin Le Prevost, takes over as Chair from Shelaine Green. Shelaine [...]
Seeking funds for Cystic Fibrosis guest speaker
Our local Cystic Fibrosis group, along with GDA are looking to bring over Tim Wotton to speak on living with CF, sport and health as part of our ‘We All Matter Eh?’ campaign on hidden disabilities. www.matter.gg Tim Wotton, 45, is [...]
June's Newsletter
June’s newsletter is now available to download. You can view all of the latest updates from the GDA You can view it online here
The Saffery Rotary Walk
Thank you to all our supporters, fundraisers and the Saffery Rotary Walk volunteers for making Saturdays walk such a fantastic and inclusive event. It’s not too late to sponsor us: https://race-nation.com/sponsor/t/1723/
On the Radio with our Member Charity Cystic Fibrosis Channel Islands
If you were listen to the BBC radio this morning you will have heard Mike, Courtney and Karen speaking about Hidden Disabilities and Cystic Fibrosis Channel Islands. More information can be found on their Facebook page and on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation [...]