On behalf of Liz, Ray, and myself can we just say a great big thank you to our volunteers, guests and speakers for their participation and support in this difficult year.
Wishing you all a happy Christmas and great New year.
Stay safe everyone and we hope to see and meet you all in 2021.
Brian Day, Co-Chair
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Our response to the ESCC Local Cycling and Walking Consultation which ends 11th December 2020
Eastbourne Access Group consultation response to East Sussex Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plan Public Consultation 2020.
We need your help please send your own individual response by 11 December 2020. Thank you
ESCC LCWIP 1 December
2020
We welcome the key overall strategic aim to be ‘inclusive and
support people with physical and hidden disabilities’. It is imperative that
full consideration is given to LTN 1/20 which
the documents reference: higher quality cycling provision, as well as kerb or
barrier and effective cycle lane segregation from pedestrians.
The LTN ...
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Business Disability Awareness – Accessibility quick wins
This is the latest Business Disability Awareness newsletter from Eastbourne Council.
As more businesses reopen from 2 December, it is important to provide good service to all customers in the run up to Christmas, a key trading period.
Sometimes
a small change can have a big impact. There are many simple things your
business can do to improve the accessibility of your services and
premises for disabled people.
In this video Ian Streets, Access Consultant at About Access Ltd, delivers a presentation about the practical steps you can take. Many of his hints and tips won't cost...
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Council Community Hub help over lock down
Eastbourne Council has mobilised a community hub team to help the most vulnerable and isolated residents during the latest period of lock down.
You will find lots of information on their website https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/community/covid-19/
Or telephone 01323 679722
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Latest Disability Today article – Are We Making Progress?
DISABILITY TODAY by the Eastbourne Access Group
Are We Making Progress?
It is 2020, 30 years
after the publication of The Social Model of Disability was published and 20
years since the Equality Act became law but what has changed in that time? The
model says that ‘People are disabled by barriers in society, not by their
impairment or difference’ and the Equality Act emphasises this by
stating ‘People with disability
should not be treated any less favourably than people without’. Barriers can be
physical, like buildings not having accessible toilets, or they can be caused
by peopl...
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MBE For Services to People with Disabilities in Eastbourne for Ian
Local paper The Herald article taken from Face Book:
Ian Westgate will receive the MBE for services to people with disabilities in Eastbourne.
Mr Westgate is the immediate past chair of Eastbourne Access Group
and has a 50 year track record of volunteering through scouting, youth club
leadership, Rotaract, MS Society and more recently with the Eastbourne Access
Group where he was chair for 15 years.
He said, “I feel deeply humbled that my friends have thought me
worthy of such reward.
“Over the years I have volunteered in many ways though I never
really knew if my time and effort ...
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Business Disability Awareness
This is the link to the latest Eastbourne Council's Business Disability Awareness newsletter https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKEASTBOURNE/bulletins/2a27b55
How do I know if a person is disabled?
You probably don't know
Many
people have hidden disabilities which mean they don't show physical
signs. Hidden disabilities include learning difficulties, mental health,
speech, visual or hearing impairments. They can also include asthma and
other lung conditions, as well as chronic illnesses such as diabetes.
Disabilities
affect each person in a different w...
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Our AGM and 28th October Access Group meeting
Due to Covid-19 our next monthly meeting will be via Zoom on Wednesday, 28th October 10.30am-12.30 pm.
It is our AGM with GUEST SPEAKER: Devan Briggs on the Eastbourne Borough Council's Business Disability awareness scheme
Advance details of our 25th November 2020 meeting, 10.30am-11.45am on Zoom.
We invite you to attend a presentation on:
SOCIAL MODEL OF DISABILITY- APPROACH TO REMOVING BARRIERS For disabled young people and adults living with any physical, sensory, mental health, cognitive or learning impairment, as well as their families and supporters. Please come alo...
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Press release sent to local paper
PRESS RELEASE
EASTBOURNE ACCESS GROUP 23 SEPTEMBER
2020
Eastbourne Access Group is a community group whose members come from all walks of life. The group is made of up of disabled people, carers and anyone with an interest and passion about ensuring good access to our local area.
The group provides information to local people and visitors about Eastbourne businesses and services, as well as campaigning to remove barriers and help to create a town that is fully inclusive. The group volunteers also produce the Eastbourne Access Guide for Disabled People which is available on line and...
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Beat the Street – Explore Eastbourne
We are so excited, our Access Group has been chosen to be Beat the Street - Eastbourne's nominated charity/community group this year!
It starts 16th September until 4th November 2020. When individuals and groups sign up they can opt to play for the Eastbourne Access Group and help us achieve our goal of 1000 points.
Many of the Beat boxes are on accessible pavements around the town particularly in the Harbour area and seafront. Why not get out and about and perhaps explore more of Eastbourne.
Have fun! Please keep safe - remember to social distance at the beat boxes.
Full det...
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