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Seeking to
Minimise Discrimination
While Achieving Equality and Integration
Who Are We ?
Since 1976 Disability West Lothian has been committed to improving the quality of life of disabled people in West Lothian.
The organisation promotes the ideals of the Social Model of Disability. Working to ensure an outcome of a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens.
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Many people assume that disability is a minority issue which doesn’t affect them. However a million people in Scotland are disabled or have a long-term illness, while one in three Scottish Households include a disabled person or someone with a long-term illness.
Disability West Lothian works with disabled people, employers and service providers, West Lothian Council, NHS Lothian, disabled peoples organisations, other equality organisations, the Scottish Executive, the Scottish Parliament, businesses and trade associations.
Disability West Lothian has as members, individuals who reflect a broad range of interests and skills, from whom a board of management is elected annually.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values (briefly).....
To promote and identify the needs of disabled people throughout West Lothian....
To develop planned strategies which seek to reduce the negative barriers affecting disabled people within their community....
To build good working relationships with all service agencies....
To promote new initiatives which increase integration....
Since 1976 Disability West Lothian has
been committed to improving the quality of life of disabled people in
West Lothian.
The organisation promotes the ideals of the
Social Model of Disability. Working
to ensure an outcome of a society where all disabled people can
participate fully as equal citizens.
Many people assume that disability is a minority
issue which doesn't affect them. However a million people in Scotland
are disabled or have a long-term illness, while one in three Scottish
Households include a disabled person or someone with a long-term
illness.
Disability West Lothian works with disabled people, employers and service
providers, West Lothian Council, NHS Lothian, disabled peoples
organisations, other equality organisations, the Scottish Executive, the
Scottish Parliament, businesses and trade associations.
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Services Available
- Disability Information and Advice Service – A-Z of issues and contacts.
- Learning Disability specific information and research work - communication groups and communication aids.
- Disability Specific Forums.
- Community Transport - group hire of accessible minibus.
- West Lothian Access Committee and Access Audits.
- Disability Awareness Raising and Training Sessions.
- Peer Counselling Service
- Consultation work on disability related issues.
Volunteering Opportunities as a:
- Board Members, Committee Member, Forum Member.
- Representative at local and national meetings.
- Disability Awareness Consultant.
- Minibus driver, escort or general minibus maintenance checks.
- Group facilitator.
- Computer assistant, or general office administration.
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How you can help
Corporate Support Your company and Disability West Lothian - working together to improve the quality of life of disabled people in West Lothian.
Corporate image, product awareness, employee motivation, internal communication and even sales can all be improved through charity involvement. There are many effective ways your company can show its support for our work.
Staff Involvement
Involving your employees in a fundraising campaign for Disability West Lothian is a great way to generate team spirit and improve staff relations, and have a bit of fun too! Or you could lend us your staff's time and expertise through a staff secondment.
Payroll Giving
A simple way for your staff to give to Disability West Lothian directly from their pay - but only if you operate a payroll scheme. We can help you to promote the scheme to your employees to improve your take-up level, thus boosting your company's overall charitable giving. Why not nominate Disability West Lothian as your payroll charity of the year? Or offer to match your employee's donations?
Sponsorship
Covering the costs of, say, one of our publications or the associated costs of holding a fundraising event can raise your profile amongst customers, suppliers and your competitors and show them your socially responsible image.
Cause - related Marketing
Linking your product with Disability West Lothian for a sales promotion, competition or affinity offer can enhance your company's image and your product's awareness as well as increasing sales. Disability West Lothian benefits too from raised profile and increased income.
Gifts in Kind
Indirect support is just as valuable for us and an easy way for your company to support Disability West Lothian. Offering your products or services for free or at low cost means more of our funds can be spent directly on supporting people with disabilities.
For more information on any of the above ways of working with Disability West Lothian, please contact our Manager, Andrew Baird on 01506 774030 (Voice) or 01506 774044 (Text) and by e-mail: enquiries@dwl.demon.co.uk
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