Thank you Andy!
We would like to congratulate Andy Timmons on completing the Mansfield 10k and say a huge thank you to him for kindly fundraising for Disability Nottinghamshire. We’re still collecting donations Read more…
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Thank you and congratulations to our team!
On Monday 9th May a group of volunteers completed The Nottingham Legal Walk. Harriett, Helen, Jayne, Michele, Jane and Pots completed a 10km walk around Nottingham and the city sights to raise essential funds for Disability Nottinghamshire. Please support their Read more…
Giving disabled people a voice
A group which aims to give a voice to disabled people has been re-established in Nottinghamshire. The Disability Independent Advisory Group (DIAG), which is being supported by the County Council, helps to influence the way services are developed for Read more…
Hallelujah! Singing as part of a choir bestows more than just a feelgood factor
While the feel-good effects of singing have long been recognised, there is growing evidence that it can have a positive impact on a range of physical and psychological conditions. Professor Graham Welch, Chair of Music Education at the Institute Read more…
Ashfield Advice Project – Access for Deaf or hearing impaired clients
Ashfield Advice Project have access to sign language interpreters for anyone who is Deaf or hearing impaired that wants to access their free debt advice service at the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). If you require the use of an interpreter, Read more…
Disabled people’s experience of spectator sports
The disabled spectator survey closes on 28 February 2015. There are two weeks left to let them know about their experience of watching football, rugby, cricket, motor racing and all live sport. They also want to hear about the barriers that stop Read more…
CHAD Business Awards 2014 – Disability Inclusion Winner!
We announced a couple of weeks ago our success at the recent CHAD Business Awards for winning the category of Disability Inclusion within the workplace. This is a great achievement for us and something we will use positively to promote Read more…
Lottery funding announced – Disability Nottinghamshire celebrating success!
Following the successful RON project we are pleased to announce that we have been granted further funding for Reach Out Nottinghamshire Plus – RON+ The grant will fund a three year project to support people with disabilities to: Increase their skills Read more…
Sing-a-song of Har-money Launch of Our Voice Community Choir
Disability Nottinghamshire, a registered charity promoting the independence and choice of all persons with disabilities and impairments, has received a funding boost thanks to players of a charity lottery. Disability Nottinghamshire was awarded £9,228 by the People’s Postcode Trust, a Read more…
Ending the year in winning style!
We recently attended the Mansfield and Ashfield CHAD Business Awards and walked away triumphant! The awards night celebrated outstanding achievement in trade and commerce across the local area. Chad editor Phil Bramley said “These awards are our way of helping Read more…