Thanks to all those who attended our Independent Living Conference
The aim of the conference was to reach a common understanding of what independent living is today. This will form a basis for future campaigning and policy development for us and for like-minded organisations. See the agenda.
You can see what delegates expected from the day as well as their definitions of what they believe to be independent living in the above film.
You can view the conference stream above - The stream begins 15 minutes in.
Delegates were also asked how we can take independent living forward.
We sent regular conference updates via twitter - #ILvision - but the debate does not end today.
You can view the key themes which emerged from the day and find out how you can contribute to the future of independent living debate at http://disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2014/july/our-independent-living-conference-looking-forward
We will publish progress reports on how the strategy is developing on our website and via twitter using #ILvision
Disability Rights UK would like thank all those who spoke, gave presentations and attended the event to make this such a great day.
More information
- Speakers: Jenny Morris, Neil Crowther and John Evans.
- Venue: The Ashes suite, Kia Oval, Kennington, London SE11 5SS - view map
- Sue Bott, Director of Policy and Development at Disability Rights UK, has written a new blog which proposes that disabled people should concentrate their campaigning towards achieving a single integrated system that assesses people’s needs and allocates assistance and support based on the outcomes people could achieve in their communities and contribute to society.
- Disability Rights UK's position on the closure of the Independent Living Fund
- Neil Crowther's blog on the Access to Living System is at http://theindependentlivingdebate.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/making-the-right-to-live-independently-in-the-community-a-reality-a-new-way-forward/
- View Jenny Morris's report Independent Living Strategy: A review of progress.
- Far beyond the pale - Justice for LB animated cartoon about Connor Sparrowhawk
Disability Rights UK would like to thank our partners Habinteg for supporting this event.
Disability Rights UK would also like to thank photographer Susie Chaves for her photographs recording this event.