Darlington Association on Disability
Darlington Association on Disability is a user-led organisation which promotes independence and choice for disabled people through the delivery of services and support, and by campaigning both locally and nationally.
Events
Equality and Diversity Conference
on Wednesday 23rd May 2007, 9.30am - 4.30pm
in the Central Hall of the Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, Darlington
The conference which will cover the 6 equality strands, is free of charge to partners in the voluntary sector and aims to:
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raise awareness of equality issues, particularly in relation to working in the voluntary sector
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identify actions that voluntary organisations can take in the short and longer term to improve equality for employees and service users
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identify issues that voluntary sector organisations in Darlington could work on together to improve equality
DAD is organising the conference as part of its commitment to the Gold Star Exemplar Programme, which is a national initiative to promote and share good practice in recruiting and supporting volunteers from marginalised and under-represented groups. DAD has been awarded funding from Gold Star for its positive work with disabled people.
For more information please contact Jacki Hiles on 01325 489999