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Who can vote in the Election for States' Champion?
The people encouraged to vote for the States’ Champion for Disabled People are: 1. Disabled islanders In Guernsey this is defined as follows: People with disabilities, or disabled people, include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual [...]
How do I get a postal vote for the Election?
To be sent a voting pack, you just need to tell the Guernsey Disability Alliance your name and address. You can: Email [safe_email]info@disabilityalliance.org.gg[/safe_email]. Phone 07781 467316. Go to the Health Information Exchange at the entrance to the new [...]
When are the Hustings for States' Champion?
The Hustings will be an exciting chance to question all the Deputies who want to be the Champion in person, to help you make your decision. The meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 May at 7 pm. It will [...]
What does the States' Champion do?
The election for States Champion for Disabled People will take place on Friday 1st June 2012. This is what the Champion does: Listens to the concerns of disabled islanders, their familes and the charities and professionals who support them. [...]
Media announcement of candidates for States' Champion
The election of States Champion for Disabled People will take place by postal vote on Friday June 1st. Nominations for the role closed on Tuesday at 5pm. The States’ Champion listens to disabled islanders and speaks on their behalf in [...]
24 deputies, including new Chief Minister, at GDA AGM
The 4th AGM of the Guernsey Disability Alliance took place on Weds 2nd May. Picture if you will... A packed Cambridge Room at Beau Sejour - about 100 people Familiar [...]
Goodbye Jane, we will miss you
One of the big surprises of Election 2012 was the loss of Jane Stephens from the States. An intelligent, dedicated politician who focused on getting things done, Jane was best known for asking the questions of the Education Department that [...]
GDA Speed Hustings – a date with democracy
On the evening of Monday 26th March 2012 a bell sounded in the Harry Bound Room and the hum of deep conversation rose from twelve small tables dotted around the room. The first ever Speed Hustings in Guernsey had begun [...]
DisabledGo Access Guide to Guernsey goes live
Ever wanted to check out a venue for its accessibility before you leave home? In so much detail, you can even see a photo of what the toilet looks like? The much-awaited DisabledGo Access Guide to Guernsey launched today at [...]
Survey to determine number of disabled islanders
Guernsey has always been short of statistics when it comes to disabled people. It is one of the reasons it's been difficult to get any action on developing new services. But the States have just sent a Health, Wellbeing and [...]
New grant funding for local charities
The Guernsey Community Foundation's new Quarterly Grants Programme is now open for applications. The Foundation’s existing Funders have pledged £40,000 per year for the programme, £10,000 per quarter. Applications for grants from £1,000 up to £10,000 are welcome from voluntary, [...]
Modernising the Supplementary Benefit system
Social Security have announced the first phase of their plans to modernise the Supplementary Benefit system. There are over 700 injured, ill or disabled islanders relying on the Supp Ben safety net so this is an issue very much of [...]