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Wed 3rd Dec: International Day of Disabled Persons

12/11/2008

A Day for Celebration, a Day for Action
 
Wednesday, 3rd December marks this year's annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons.  The theme of this year's day is "Dignity and Justice for All of Us".
 
The Federation of Disabled People is working in partnership with Brighton & Hove Council and the local Primary Care Trust to celebrate the day.  An extensive programme of activities is planned, including conversation tables, independent living workshops and information stalls run by our member organisations.  The International day will also feature the federation's AGM and the launch of our innovative Accessible City Guide. 
 
Entertainment for the day will include a talk by Alison Lapper (the disabled artist, writer and model best known as the subject of the fourth plinth sculpture in Trafalgar Square).  Also confirmed for the day are the group of disabled and non-disabled comics "Abnormally Funny People" as well as the Carousel band Beat Express!
 
The full programme for the day is as follows:

2.00 - 4.00pm Come and join in the conversation tables on independent living, browse around the information stalls and visit the relaxation area.

4.00pm Join us for refreshments.

4.15 - 4.30pm The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn will open the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Disabled People. This will be followed by a short address from Councillor Dee Simpson, Council Cabinet Member for Community Affairs, Inclusion and Internal Relations.

4.30 - 5.30pm Join us for the Federation of Disabled People's AGM and the launch of our innovative new project, Accessible City Guide. Learn what the Federation has achieved over the last year and our plans for their future.

5.30 - 6.00pm We are delighted to have local artist and writer Alison Lapper talking to us about her life.

6.00 - 6.30pm Join us for refreshments with a festive theme.

6.30 - 8.00pm Enjoy the evening's entertainment: A musical performance by local Carousel rock band Beat Express. Comedy from Abnormally Funny People, a group of gifted stand-up comedians strutting their funny stuff. They are all very, very, very funny people!

Signers, a palentypist and hearing loop will be available on the day. If you have support needs or if you are unable to get to Hove Town Hall by bus, train or car, then please phone the Federation by Monday 24th November on 01273 20 30 16 or email bhfederation@bhfederation.org.uk

To download a copy of the programme, please use the link below or visit our website: www.bhfederation.org.uk and go to About the Federation/ Download our publications.

If you would like to put something on this noticeboard, please send it to us at info@resourcecentre.org.uk

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