Training News
The CRPD Training Guide
The Convention on the Rights of Persons (CRPD)Professional Training Series No. 19The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol were adopted on 13 December 2006 and entered into force on 3 May 2008. They came [...]
GDA and Access for All meeting – March 2019
thank you to everyone who attended our meeting in March and especially to our guest presenters: Claire, Darren and Mike please find attached our slide deck from the night
Disability Confidence Survey – with Chamber of Commerce
As part of the Accessible Town project (www.accessibletown.gg) We All Matter Eh? GDA and Access for All are partnering with Chamber of Commerce to survey local businesses and organisations to understand how we can support them to become [...]
Launching the new Accessible Town project
Partnering with Access for All and many local businesses and charities we are excited to be playing an active role in the Accessible Town project through our We All Matter Eh? voice. The project runs from 5th October to 3rd [...]
The GDA call to local businesses to support its vital services
The GDA are calling on local businesses to support its vital services. We are sending each one a flyer asking them to give us a hand as we work to support our 40+ disability charities and individual members. This year, [...]
Disability Officer Update
www.signpost.gg Guernsey’s website providing information for disabled people about services, activities and support is regularly updated. The aim of the website is to give you as much information as possible including contact details and referral criteria where required. If you cannot [...]
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 [...]
December 2017 Newsletter
Please find attached the December 2017 newsletter, packed full of information and news. We outline the events and success of all the participants of the 'Think Differently about Disability' Campaign, plus new activity in Alderney for accessibility, please do click [...]
Guernsey Airport helps Travellers with Hidden Disabilities
A new initiative is being launched by Guernsey Airport this Friday which will help staff discreetly identify travellers who may require additional support. The ‘Hidden Disability Lanyard’ scheme recognises that travelling can present particular challenges for people dealing with a [...]
Disability Officer Update October 2017
Working and caring Are you thinking about leaving work or do you want to know more about combining work and a caring role? For more information visit signpost.gg via this link. Visiting the Princess Elizabeth Hospital If you have an [...]
Guernsey Training Agency Course for Charities
The GTA are offering a training session at the GTA,Working for a Charity. This is a free, one day course to be held on Monday 16th October. The aim of the course is to equip individuals with a greater understanding of [...]