Access All Areas is back! WECIL’s annual celebration event, Access All Areas, is taking place on Thursday 19th October 2023 from 2pm to 5pm at the Trinity Centre in Bristol. Tickets are free, click here to book your place.
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Proposals to pedestrianise large parts of Bristol’s city centre have sparked major concerns among Disabled activists. Cllr Kelvin Blake, former Chair of WECIL, has spoken out against the plans, warning they could create “no-go zones” for Disabled people by removing essential accessible parking and increasing the distance from public transport hubs. “Removing accessible parking while…
People’s Voice want to change the Diamond Bus Pass so Disabled people can travel for free before 9:00 am on weekdays. To change the Diamond Bus Pass, People’s Voice have created a petition. A petition is a demand for people or groups to change something. People sign their names on a petition to support it….
Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) are calling for urgent action from the UK government in response to the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Disability News Service (DNS) reported that Inclusion London, Disability Rights UK, Harrow Association of Disabled People, Spinal Injuries Association, and Claddag – have set out seven key steps they believe are…
An Easy Read version of this article is available here. People’s Voice has launched a petition urging the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to extend the usage hours of the Diamond Bus Pass, allowing Disabled people to travel before 9:00 am on weekdays. This change would reduce the financial burden on Disabled people who…
It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of Micheline Mason, a towering figure in the Disability rights movement and a champion for inclusive education. Micheline founded the Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) and dedicated herself to ensuring Disabled children could access mainstream education and to dismantling the systems of segregation that hindered their…
Join WECIL Membership – Have Your Say! WECIL’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is fast approaching, and this is your opportunity to make your voice heard. As part of WECIL’s commitment to ensuring that Disabled people shape and guide the organisation, we encourage you to become a member and help influence the direction of our work….
Community Engagement Navigator (Somali and other migrant communities) Contract: Fixed term until May 2026 £29,093 – £30,267 per annum 37.5 per week. We will accept applications for part-time working, or job share arrangements. WECIL Offices, The Vassal Centre, home working and community based. This is an exciting opportunity to work with WECIL’s biggest team…
Contract: Fixed term until September 2025 £17,456 – £18,166 (based on a full-time equivalent of £29,093- £30,276) per annum 22.5 hours per week. 3 full days – 2 of these days must be Wednesday and Thursday WECIL offices, St Paul’s Learning Centre, home working and community based This is an exciting opportunity to work…
Executive Assistant and Governance Coordinator £27,415 – £30,267 per annum 37.5 hours (full-time) We will accept applications for part-time working, or job share arrangements. WECIL Offices, The Vassal Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, BS16 2QQ Ready to make a move to an organisation having a big positive impact on the lives of Disabled people? We are…
Ad Infinitum is looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic General Manager to join the company from Autumn 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, resourceful and collaborative arts and finance administrator to have a real, measurable impact on the company as they continue to adapt, evolve and strengthen our work and their…
