3 December 2009, Chelmsford

Chelmsford Borough Council celebrates International Day of Disabled People
Chelmsford Borough Council is hosting an event to coincide with the International Day of Disabled People on 3 December 2009. The programme includes guest speakers on social inclusion and inclusive design and many exhibitors and information stands, as well as a wheelchair basketball match, James Maggs Entertainer, and the Mencap Gateway Dancers. The event is free but tickets must be obtained to attend.
For further information, and to book tickets, visit the Chelmsford Borough Council website

4 December 2009, London
World Disability Day: how can we combat discrimination and promote disability equality? Free talk by Liz Sayce
The World Disability Day talk by Liz Sayce, Chief Executive of RADAR, is part of City University’s annual seminar programme.  It will take place at City University, London on 4 December.
For further information, and to book a place, visit the City University website

7 December 2009, London
Planning Aid for London audio guide launch event
On 7 December 2009 at the Canal Museum, London, Planning Aid for London will be launching an design and planning audio guide. The free audio guide, produced in collaboration with National Talking Express and a group of young visually impaired people, aims to help young disabled people to get involved in shaping the design and planning of their local area. Excerpts from the guide will be played at this event.
For more information, and to confirm attendance at the event, visit the Planning Aid for London website

8 December 2009, London
Design and Inclusive Environments workshop
Urban Design London is running an all-day workshop on 8 December 2009, which complements the inclusive design sessions within its foundation courses and will look in detail at how to implement requirements for inclusion within current management and regulatory systems.
For further information, and to book a place, visit the Urban Events website

8 December 2009, London
Inclusion London consultation workshop
This half-day workshop for disability organisations takes place on 8 December at City Hall, London. The workshop will discuss the three draft strategies recently published by the Mayor of London: the London Plan, the Transport Strategy and the Economic Development Strategy.
For more information, and to obtain a booking form, email Deborah Sowerby at Inclusion London
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