GMCDP regularly produces information bulletins, and information sheets on topics we think will be interesting to and useful for disabled people.
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Lobbying Your Councillor |
Lobbying Your Councillor |
Information Sheets |
Terminology and Language |
Terminology and Language |
Information Sheets |
Blogs and Opinion |
There are a number of blogs written by disabled people. They are generally people’s thoughts and opinions, GMCDP does not necessarily agree with all opinions. Breakthrough UK |
Useful Links |
Media Sources |
BBC News Ouch Website: www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs/ouch Guardian disability page |
Useful Links |
Sources of News, Discussions and Information |
These are subscription bulletins and magazines available by post which also have some articles and information on their websites.
Able Magazine A bi-monthly disability lifestyle magazine. |
Useful Links |
General Information |
Disability Rights UK Offers a wide range of information of use to disabled people, including: housing, benefits, independent living and employment. Phone: 020 7250 8181 |
Useful Links |
What is Personal Assistance? |
What is Personal Assistance? |
Information Sheets |
Hate Crime – how do I report it? |
Many crimes against disabled people go unreported because of confusion over who to report the crime to. |
FAQ |
Travel Vouchers – how do I apply for them? |
This is often referred to as taxi vouchers. To find out about them go to the Transport for Greater Manchester webpage: |
FAQ |
Concessionary Travel Pass – how do I apply for one? |
A lot of people refer to these as “bus passes”. For information and application forms for a GM National Concessionary Travel Pass, go to the Transport for Greater Manchester webpage: |
FAQ |