Charity offers campaigners party conference platform

Leonard Cheshire Disability is offering disabled campaigners a unique opportunity to have their say at the 2012 party conferences.

 The scheme has been launched to ensure politicians hear directly from disabled people about what needs to change. Three disabled campaigners will have the opportunity to attend this autumn’s party conferences to tell politicians and party supporters about their campaigns.

Leonard Cheshire Disability will pay for a conference pass, accommodation and travel costs for one disabled campaigner at each of the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party conferences. A pass, accommodation and travel for a carer can also be arranged if extra support would be helpful to attend the conference. After the event the campaigner will be invited to share their experiences and report back.

 Wendy Tiffin, campaigner and resident of Leonard Cheshire Disability home The Grange, who attended party conference in 2010 said:  “Going to party conference was a great opportunity to tell the Minister for Disabled People in person about the problems faced by disabled people locally and nationally and it really boosted my confidence in my campaign work. It is important that politicians hear from disabled people directly so that their decisions are influenced by real people’s needs. This programme gives an excellent opportunity for disabled people like me to do this.”

 Full details can be found on our website www.lcdisability.org/takeaction.