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Click below to hear this article read aloud Bristol Disability Equality Forum (BDEF) is proud to announce the launch of the Disability Activism Bristol project, an innovative collaboration with Bristol Museums and Galleries, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This exciting event will showcase the remarkable progress made toward inclusion, representation, and accessibility for…
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On November 21, 2024, Bristol Disability Equality Forum (BDEF) will officially launch its new status as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) at an event held at Easton Community Centre. This change in structure marks a significant milestone for BDEF, which has long championed the voices, rights, and aspirations of Disabled people in Bristol. As a…
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The recent Sign Festival in Bristol celebrated the richness of Deaf culture with a diverse range of exhibitions, performances, and film screenings, held at key city venues, Watershed and Bristol Beacon. This festival, running from October 19-25, showcased talent from local and international Deaf communities through British Sign Language (BSL) and other sign languages, highlighting…
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WECIL Presents Access All Areas 5: Inclusive Curious City WECIL is excited to bring back Access All Areas, happening again this year at We The Curious. The theme is Inclusive Curious City, which is a partnership between WECIL and We The Curious. We’re working together to help Bristol businesses become more inclusive and accessible, with…
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Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is running a series of accessible events for Disabled people to enjoy its current exhibitions. International Inclusive Storyteller Cassandra Wye has 30 years experience working to increase access to Arts and Education for Disabled children, young people and adults around the world. Cassandra has been invited to work with Steven…
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What is it and when? On the 4th July people will vote for the political candidate they want to represent Bristol as a Member of Parliament (MP) MPs make important decisions about things that affect you, like social care, housing and transport. Before this vote, you can meet the different people who want to be…
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An Easy Read version of this page is available here. On Tuesday 25th June, from 11am to 2pm, WECIL and Bristol Reclaiming Independent Living will be co-hosting a special General Election 2024 Hustings for Deaf and Disabled people in Bristol at the Lantern Hall, Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR. This is your chance to…
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Watershed is set to open its innovative new exhibition space, Undershed, with an immersive and thought-provoking exhibition titled “Sing the Body Electric.” This space, located under the Watershed in the heart of Bristol, aims to redefine the art experience by integrating advanced technology and interactive elements to explore the human body’s relationship with technology and…
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Are you a Disabled person? Do you feel lost in the private renting sector, unable to get the support you need? Mikey Erhardt from Disability Rights UK will be speaking at a free webinar hosted by Generation Rent to discuss Disabled people’s rights in renting a home. They will be discussing all sorts of ways Disabled…
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All our Payroll and Direct Payment Support users are invited to come and have a look at the new WECIL product that is going to make managing your Direct Payment and Payroll MUCH simpler and from the comfort of your smart phone if you use one. We call it Our Life Our Way. Come along…
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