Bristol Disability Equality Forum

What is the Forum?

• The Forum is a place where you can meet other disabled people and share your experiences.
• You can say what you think and ask the Council what they are doing for you.
• You can ask questions about the services Bristol City Council provides for you and make sure it provides them properly.
• Forum members can become involved in a variety of Council initiatives. The Forum elects 22 advisors who carry your views to the Council on such matters as services in the home, transport, physical access, parks department, swimming pools, youth services.

How to join

• with physical or sensory impairment
• with learning difficulties
• who experiences or has experienced mental/emotional distress

How often does the Forum meet and will I be able to take part?

• The Forum meets four times a year in a wheelchair accessible venue. BSL and SSE interpreters and personal assistants are provided at every meeting.
• Travel costs, including taxi, car, bus or train, are reimbursed at the Forum meeting. Please bring receipts to the meeting. Any support costs are also paid on the evening, eg, costs of childcare or for an adult family member.
• You can join at any meeting and be paid for your travel costs.
• If you are a member you will receive a monthly newsletter keeping you up-to-date with developments in Bristol City Council.

Why join?

Your opinion matters. You can make a difference. There is strength in numbers. It is important that we, as disabled people, meet together to make our voices heard.

Contact

Anne Boothe or Jane Tily
The Equalities Unit
Bristol City Council
The Council House, College Green
Bristol, BS1 5TR