News and Events
This page aims to provide information on disability related events that may be of interest to wheelchair users and also any relevant news items.
Latest News
Free Passes for local Carers to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums
The Incline Plane Lift at Blists Hill
Carers of adult residents living within the Telford and Wrekin area can obtain a free pass to visit all the Ironbridge Gorge Museums. The pass gives free access to the Museums for up to 5 people for 5 days.
NB The passes must be booked in advance and collected and returned to the Carers Contact Centre, Liz Yates Centre, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QN. Tel : 01852 240209
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Free Weighing Sessions for Wheelchair Users
Are you a wheelchair user who is not able to use conventional weighing scales? Why not take advantage of a facility provided by the Shropshire Wheelchair and Posture Service.
To download a poster giving details of this service please click here.
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FREE COMPUTER AND BROADBAND FOR LOW INCOME PARENTS (ENGLAND)
The Government has announced the national roll out of a new programme that will provide 270,000 low-income families a free computer and free broadband access.
The aim of the £300 million Home Access programme is to close the digital and educational divide between rich and poor. Families with children in years 3 to 9 (approximately age 7 to14) who are entitled to free schools meals or are on certain benefits, will be able to apply for a grant to buy a computer and broadband connection from an approved supplier.
Looked after children up to the age of 18 will also receive laptops, and the scheme will offer bespoke packages to provide more support for children with special educational needs.
For more information on how parents can apply for a Home Access Grant call 0333 200 1004 or visit the website to get more information and request an application form.
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Events
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Warrington Disability Awareness Day
was held on Sunday 10th July 2011
at Walton Hall Gardens, Warrington
DAD is an annual independent living exhibition and a family fun day rolled into one which 25,000 visitors attend. The main aim of the event is to promote independence throughout life and work. The 500 exhibitors at DAD reflect a wide range of support services that help to achieve this aim. DAD is supported by a week of complimentary events, and on the day there are arts, sport and entertainment for everyone. Next years event will be held on July the 15th 2012, please check out their website for more details.
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Annual General Meeting
of Shropshire Wheelchair User's Group
will be held at the Resource Centre, Lancaster Road, Shrewsbury.
on the
Thursday 1st of September 2011
The 2010 AGM minutes are available on our past minutes web page
The Agenda for the meeting is available to download here.