Full list of news and events
Dec
07
2010
Lambeth ACCORD, an absolute Star !
We are delighted to hear that Lambeth ACCORD, which owns and manages the Accord Centre where DASL is based, has just been awarded the prestigious Star Social Firm quality standard.
Dec
01
2010
New Lambeth Mencap website is launched
Lambeth Mencap is the borough's leading provider of community-based support services to adults with learning disabilities and their family carers. DASL is one of many local voluntary and community organisations with which it works closely. It has just launched an exciting new website which we recommend to anyone who wants to find out more about Lambeth Mencap's services and wider learning disability issues.
Nov
30
2010
Public meeting about Lambeth Centre for Independent Living
A consultation programme about the development of a Centre for Independent Living for Lambeth will be launched in November. Disabled People's Organisations working with the Council want to find out what disabled people think about the CILOne of the most important parts of the consultation is a public meeting on Tuesday 30th November from 11am - 3.30pm at The Accord Centre.
Nov
02
2010
Join DASL’s new Volunteer Programme
We have been awarded a grant by the Access to Volunteering Fund to develop more opportunities for disabled people to volunteer
Oct
19
2010
Black History Month - free half term events
26 - 29 October, free events being held at Moorlands Community Centre
Sep
23
2010
Wheels for Wellbeing wins another award
Congratulations to DASL's partner organisation, Wheels for Wellbeing. The innovative Brixton-based charity which supports disabled people to cycle picked up another prestigious award this week in a ceremony held at City Hall.
Aug
26
2010
Inclusive and Active 2 is launched
‘Inclusive and Active 2’ is the new five year, London wide strategy with a vision of active disabled Londoners. It has been created in partnership between the Greater London Authority (GLA), NHS London and Interactive to build on the success and profile of the first 'Inclusive and Active’.
Aug
06
2010
Update on Lambeth Physical and Sensory Impairment Strategy
Lambeth Council has written to stakeholders to advise them about the Council's plans to take forward the Physical and Sensory Impairment Strategy.
Aug
06
2010
Update on Lambeth Physical and Sensory Impairment Strategy
Lambeth Council has written to stakeholders to advise them about the Council's plans to take forward the Physical and Sensory Impairment Strategy. Formal consultation on the strategy closed at the end of February. Because of the financial situation and the uncertainty over the impact of the Government's proposed changes to the provision of health and social care services the Council will wait until the situation is more clear before finalising the strategy. It will make a further announcement in the Autumn. Read more about the startegy on our website here
Aug
03
2010
Making Space
Making Space - Lambeth Mental Health Carer Support Service
Apr
20
2010
Theatre performance 5 and 6 May
5 & 6 May at the TARA StudioPart of Wandsworth Arts Festival 2010
Apr
18
2010
Home Access Grants for low income families to get a computer and/ or internet at home!
Home Access is a government drive that helps low-income families who currently lack access to a computer and/or internet to get online at home.The programme is aimed at those that need it most. If you are a low-income family in receipt of certain benefits you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years’ internet access.
Apr
15
2010
Free Home Fire Safety Visit available to everyone in Lambeth
Firefighters work hard across Lambeth to prevent fires however there are still hundreds of fires in people’s homes each year. Last year in Lambeth alone there were over 550 house fires. Unfortunately, disabled people, especially those with mobility problems, can be more vulnerable when a fire breaks out as mobility problems can make it more difficult to escape.
Apr
08
2010
ALLFIE’s manifesto for Inclusive Education is out
Lambeth-based national campaigning charity ALLFIE (the Alliance for Inclusive Education) has just published its manifesto. It believes that the continued exclusion of disabled people from mainstream schools, colleges and universities is not acceptable and that there is real, growing and unified support for a right to be included in mainstream education.
Apr
07
2010