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SUMMARY:What Do You Need from a Home?
DESCRIPTION:What Do You Need from a Home?\nDate: 25th February 2025 | Time: 6PM – 7PM | Where: Online via Zoom | Accessibility: BSL interpretation and live captions provided | Housing and Accessibility \nJoin us for the next event in our Members Make the Difference series: What Do You Need from a Home? Housing and Accessibility. This is your chance to shape the conversation around housing and accessibility by sharing your experiences\, concerns\, and ideas. \nWhether it’s adapting your current home\, navigating the private rental sector\, securing social housing\, or imagining what truly accessible housing looks like—we want to hear from you. Together\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhat makes a home truly accessible and inclusive?\nChallenges and solutions in the private rental sector\, including precarious tenancies and rising rents.\nThe state of social housing and how it can meet diverse needs.\n\nThis facilitated\, collaborative discussion is a space for members to connect\, learn\, and share. Your insights will inform our campaigns and advocacy work on housing—making a real difference for disabled people across the region. \nHousing and Accessibility – Why Attend?\n\nShare your experiences and shape the conversation.\nConnect with other members who share your concerns and ideas.\nHelp influence future events and campaigns focused on housing and accessibility.\n\nNot a member yet? Join Difference North East to participate in this event and other opportunities to make your voice heard. When you join via this link\, www.differencenortheast.org.uk/join-us\, you’ll receive the registration link to sign up for the event. \nSign up now to reserve your place\, and don’t forget to check out other events in the Members Make the Difference series. \n\nStay Connected: Follow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, and Bluesky for updates and reminders. \nLet’s work together to create housing that works for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/what-do-you-need-from-home/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Housing,Accessibility
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SUMMARY:Building a Better System? Members Talk PIP\, WCA\, and Employment
DESCRIPTION:Members Make the Difference Series: Building Change Together\nJoin us for an open discussion where your experiences and insights take centre stage. This month\, we’re focusing on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)\, Work Capability Assessments (WCA)\, and employment challenges. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nHear from fellow members about their lived experiences.\nShare your thoughts on what works\, what doesn’t\, and what needs to change about work.\nContribute to conversations that will help shape the future policy priorities of Difference North East.\n\nThis facilitated session will last one hour\, with breakout groups if attendance allows. It’s a space for open\, honest\, and empowering conversations that reflect our shared commitment to community\, solidarity\, and change. \nWho Can Attend?\nThis event is exclusively for members. Not a member yet? Join us today and become part of a supportive network working for a fairer\, more accessible future. \nAccessibility:\nWe are committed to ensuring everyone can participate fully. BSL interpretation and live captions will be provided. \nWhat’s Next?\nYour contributions will help shape the ongoing conversations and policies within our “Members Make the Difference” series. We’ll follow up with a survey and share key takeaways in an upcoming blog post. \n 
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/building-a-better-system-pip-wca-and-employment/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Cost of Living
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SUMMARY:Online Talk: Mary Greaves\, Local Disability Hero
DESCRIPTION:As part of Disability History Month Christopher Hartworth will be delivering a presentation and talk about Mary Greaves\, a Disability Activist from Whitley Bay who was involved in lobbying for the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970. \nMembers only event. Sign up here and we will contact you with the link. \nThis event will be held on zoom. You might find these resources helpful. \nIf you require any adjustments to attend Difference North East events\, please let us know by emailing hello@differencenortheast.org.uk or by phone/text/whatsapp to 07304061207.
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/online-talk-mary-greaves-local-disability-hero/
CATEGORIES:Online,Women
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SUMMARY:Online Event: Members Make the Difference
DESCRIPTION:As part of Disability History Month the Difference staff team invite you to join us for a discussion about the film ‘The Barbara met Alan. This film is about Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth\, the founders of DAN (Disabled People’s Direct Action Network) and actions that led to more rights for Disabled People in the UK. BSL will be provided at this online event. \nMembers only event. Sign up here and we will contact you with the link. \nThis event will be held on zoom. You might find these resources helpful. \nNote on bottom of every event. \nIf you require any adjustments to attend Difference North East events\, please let us know by emailing hello@differencenortheast.org.uk or by phone/text/whatsapp to 07304061207. \n 
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/online-event-members-make-the-difference/
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Online Event: Neurodivergence Training
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Neurodivergence? Join us for a special online training session. Learn the basics\, gain insights and give us your feedback so we can improve this training for others. \nMembers only event. Sign up here and we will contact you with the link. \nThis event will be held on zoom. You might find these resources helpful.
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/introduction-to-neurodivergence-training/
CATEGORIES:Online,Neurodiversity
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