News and events
One of our main jobs at DASL is to keep our users and members in touch with news and information about developments which affect disabled people and carers in Lambeth.
We produce a regular newsletter for our members, to sign up to receive your copy, visit our becoming a member page
Here, you can find out about work which DASL is doing, new Government announcements, important policies and reports, what’s happening in Lambeth, interesting local meetings and events and much more.
Contact us if you would like us to publicise an event which you think will be of interest to disabled people.
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What's been happening?
News and past events…
Savers to earn 50p for every ÂŁ1 saved thanks to Help to Save
Press release from DWP, Published 12 September 2018 by HM Treasury, HM Revenue & Customs, and John Glen MPHelp to Save means low-income savers on tax credits and Universal Credit can get a 50% bonus from the government on whatever they manage to save.
Link to Help to Save
Short Breaks Consultation 3rd September - 11th November 2018
Lambeth Council's Short Breaks contract expires on 21st March 2019 and they want to hear your views on new proposals for their short breaks programme.Advice Drop In Sessions for SEN & CWD
REMINDER:The next Drop-In Advice Session from Lambeth Special Educational Needs (SEN) & Children With Disabilities (CWD) teams is Wednesday 19th September 2018, 10.30-11.30 at We are 336, 336 Brixton Road, SW9 7AA
Let’s Dance - leave your ego at the door
Disability Advice Service Lambeth (DASL) and People First Lambeth have launched a fully accessible afternoon dance event in Pop Brixton. It’s a great exercise and mood enhancer, every second Monday every month.1.45pm to 3pm
Pop Box, Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road, SW9
Help shape services for victims of crime
The deadline for completing the online survey has been extended.www.opinionresearch.co.uk/victimsvoice
Empowering Disabled People to combat Hate Crime
“Housing & Hate Crime against Disabled People”Wednesday 17 October 2018
10am to 2pm
“We are 336”, 336 Brixton Road, SW9 7AA
Call 020 7501 8976 to book your ticket or Book via eventbrite
Disability hate crime on social media - survey on what action should the government take?
A cross-party group of MPs believe that social media companies and the Government have failed disabled users and must act urgently.To ensure the views of disabled people are heard, the Petitions Committee have launched a consultation on their draft recommendations for action.
Spirit of 2012 is recruiting young people
Spirit of 2012 was set up to recreate the spirit of pride and positivity that defined London 2012. It funds arts and sports projects that foster community cohesion and empower Disabled people.Two LD traineeships with Council available
The Lambeth Inclusive Future Employment (LIFE) project is a groundbreaking collaboration between Mencap, Lambeth Council and CAPITA that will generate new local employment opportunities for people with a range of neurodiverse conditions.They have two traineeship opportunities in Lambeth council as part of the LIFE project and fully supported by Mencap.
LIFE_referral_form.docx