Disability Programme - Count Us In 2000-2005
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The summary report – a copy in pdf format can be downloaded below; printed copies are available from CPF, 6 Middle Street, London EC1A 7PH 020 7606 6145 - describes the programme and the main messages that emerged.
Summary Report - Count us In 2000-2005
The Full Report a copy in pdf format can be downloaded below; printed copies are available from CPF, 6 Middle Street, London EC1A 7PH 020 7606 6145
Full Report - Count Us In 2000-2005
The aim of CPF’s Count Us In special disability programme was to look at the lack of support for small disability groups and self-advocacy groups of people with learning disabilities in London. A very important part of the work was to look at the needs of black and minority ethnic disabled people and other disadvantaged groups and to develop ways in which their long term needs could be met.
Count Us In did not always run smoothly – groups involved had very different ways of working and these had to be accommodated. It meant changes in approaches at times, and called for great understanding, perhaps more so than in other areas.
But overall, significant progress was made. Individuals and groups gained in confidence and made a significant contribution towards amending the Mental Capacity Bill, to ensure that it really did meet the needs of people who are disabled and from black and minority ethnic groups.