Join us for a free webinar on 16 February 2012 at 10am to
10.45am
Presented by Rich Watts
National Lead, Strengthening DPULOs Programme & Director of
Essex Coalition of Disabled People (ecdp)
Space for this online event is limited and is available for Stay
Connected members on a first-come-first served basis. However
access is available as part of a free trial of the network.
Disabled people's user-led organisations (DPULOs) can and do play
a unique role in both representing the voice of disabled people and
in delivering public services, particularly in social care.
In this session, Rich Watts will provide an overview of the work
that DPULOs do and will share evidence and best practice from
DPULOs across the country and the difference they're making. He
will also share information about the Office for Disability Issues'
Strengthening DPULOs programme that promotes the sustainability of
DPULOs.
Before joining the webinar, you can find information about the
Strengthening DPULOs Programme on the ODI website or Facebook.
The webinar will include:
- Defining what a DPULO is
- A history of DPULOs and relevant government policy
- Reflections on DPULOs from 2005-2010
- Current challenges for DPULOs
- Current opportunities for DPULOs
- DPULOs making a difference - the evidence
- About the ODI's Strengthening DPULOs Programme
- Ambassadors
- Experts
- Facilitation Fund
- Questions
About Rich Watts
Rich is National Lead at the Office for Disability Issues for the
Strengthening Disabled People's User Led Organisation programme. He
took up the role in July 2011 as a secondment from his role as
Director of Essex Coalition of Disabled People (ECDP).
Rich joined ECDP, a user-led organisation (ULO) based in Essex, as
a director in November 2007 and is responsible for the day-to-day
delivery of ECDP's activities. His previous roles have included
strategy, policy and planning roles at the Disability Human Rights
Commission and the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and in
Community Development in local government.
To take part in this webinar, or to find out more about Stay
Connected, please email communications@in-control.org.uk
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Last Updated : 17 February 2012. Page Author: Laura Bimpson.
