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Breakthrough UK Independent Living Awards
23 February 2010
Breakthrough UK Ltd is inviting nominations for its Independent Living Awards, which highlight and celebrate commitment to the independence of disabled people. Awards will be made to organisations that can evidence innovation and
commitment beyond what is currently accepted as good practice.
Nominations, including self-nominations, are sought for the following categories, some of which are based on the “Seven Needs of Independent Living”, as originally drawn up by Derbyshire Coalition of Disabled People.
• Accessible Information
• Accessible Transport
• Accessible Housing
• Good Practice in Employing Disabled People (Public and Private Sector)
• Good Practice in Employing Disabled People (Third Sector)
• Peer Support
• Overall Independent Living Initiative
• Young Entrepreneur – a new category to recognise the work and achievements of young disabled people under the age of 35
For more information: www.breakthrough-uk.com
Featured Event
Open Public Services - Passage of a bill workshop
This VSNW/Parliamentary Outreach Service event will explore the stages that the bill would go through, their relative importance and ways to engage and influence
Featured News
Two days left to enter our case study competition - prizes up for grabs!
We are inviting local groups and local or regional infrastructure organisations from across the North West to submit ideas for Listen Value Invest 2012 case studies about their work and how they are adjusting to the new environment
Transforming Local Infrastructure Fund results announced
The beneficiaries of the £30 million fund to help transform and modernise local charity support services have been announced by Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society.
Relaunch of Voluntary Sector Cuts Website
The Voluntary Sector Cuts website has now been relaunched with additional functionality to enable VCS organisations to records cuts to funding and their effects
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West
