Disability North

Welcome to the New Edition of Vision 2010 (No. 8)

In this edition:
Disability North , Still At Your Service - A major new structure has been put in place by Disability North to ensure that all users of the organisation get the best information and advice service possible.

Don’t Miss DNEX 2010 - Your Guide to an Independent Life at the Metro Radio Arena Newcastle 20th & 21st October 2010.

Calling All The North East! - Disability North Abseil 2010, we are still on the lookout for dare-devils to take on the challenge of abseiling the Newcastle Civic Centre on Sunday 12 September.

Disability North Golf Day Winners 2010 - Congratulations to AquaJoy, winners of this year’s Disability North Golf Day, which took place at a sun soaked Hexham Golf Course on Friday 4 June.

Prevention and Protection, The Disability Hate Crime Conference - Would you know what to do if you witnessed evidence of a disability hate incident or crime?

Disability North Nominated as Sainsbury’s Charity of the Year - Disability North is delighted to announce they have been nominated as Sainsbury’s, Heaton ‘Charity of the Year’. 

Personalisation, Risk and Safeguarding Adults: The Legal Implications  (A Michael Mandelstam Course)  - There are still some places available on this course which takes place at the NCVO in London on the 23 September 2010. 

Vision 2010 - Issue 7

Included in this edition: 

Paddling Away With Disability North - On Sunday 25th April 14 teams of 10, from different businesses across the region, participated in Take to the Tyne in support of Disability North at Newburn Leisure Centre.
DNEX 2010 - At the Metro Radio Arena Newcastle 20th & 21st October 2010.
Prevention and Protection, Disability Hate Crime Conference - Would you know what to do if you witnessed evidence of a disability hate incident or crime?
Take in the Stunning Views while Abseiling for Disability North - Disability North is on the lookout for 50 brave participants to take part in their charity abseil at the Newcastle Civic Centre on Sunday 12th September 2010.
Children’s Equipment Demonstration Event Announced - Disability North is pleased to announce a children’s equipment demonstration event on 8th July 2010 taking place at Disability North.
Zing …Giving New Life To Forgotten Objects - Now On View In Our Conference Room.

Vision 2010
Welcome to the new look Disability North Events Newsletter called Vision 2010.

In this edition we have:

New Future for Disability North - To herald in a bright new era for the Newcastle based charity Disability North, David Barker MBE, has been elected as the new Chair of the organisation and Dianne Cowen has recently been appointed in the post of Disability North Manager.

For The Independent Life: DNEX 09 – An overview of DNEX 09 and news on how to book your stand for DNEX 2010.

Take on the Tyne’ - Is your company looking for a team building exercise? Then why not, ‘Take on the Tyne’ with Disability North's brand new fundraising challenge, a competitive paddle boat race from Newburn Leisure Centre on Sunday 25th April 2010.

Tee off for Disability North - Tee off for Disability North and take part in their charity golf day at Hexham Golf Club on Friday 4th June 2010. Disability North is looking for teams of four to take part.

Personalisation, Risk and Safeguarding Adults: The Legal Implications

A Michael Mandelstam Course 

NCVO, London - 23 Septemebr 2010

This course considers personalisation, self directed support and personal budgets in adult social care (and the NHS). It looks at these in relation to risks to vulnerable people including health and safety, abuse and neglect – and what this means for the policy and practice of safeguarding adults.

DNEX 2010 Booking Form

Reserve your place today at DNEX 2010.