Disability Wales

Co-production of policy with disabled people ‘will not be possible without funding from government’.

Thank you to Disability News Service for highlighting the vital need of funding for Disabled People's Organisations following our recent stakeholder statement.

Co-production ‘will not be possible without funding from government’ The leading disabled people’s organisation (DPO) in Wales has warned the Welsh and UK governments that co-production of policy with disabled people will not be possible if they fail to provide the …

📢Yn galw ein haelodau!

Rydym eisiau clywed eich barn wrth i ni gynllunio ar gyfer y dyfodol.

Drwy ymateb i'n harolwg, byddwch yn ein helpu i osod ein blaenoriaethau a sicrhau ein bod yn darparu'r gwasanaethau a'r gweithgareddau y mae ein haelodau eu heisiau.

Disability Wales' Member Survey 2024 Arolwg Aelodau Anabledd Cymru 2024 Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

📢Calling all our members!

We want to hear your views as we plan for the future.

By completing our member survey, you will help us set our priorities and make sure that we are delivering the services and activities that our members want.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RL5DS9Y

The survey is also available in Word and Easy Read formats. Visit our website to download: https://www.disabilitywales.org/disability-wales-member-survey-2024/

Disability Wales' Member Survey 2024 Arolwg Aelodau Anabledd Cymru 2024 Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Introducing our Access to Politics project!

This project seeks to address the critical need for politics to be more inclusive and representative of Deaf and disabled people.

Find out more and discover how to get involved: https://www.disabilitywales.org/projects/access-to-politics/

Yn cyflwyno ein prosiect Mynediad at Wleidyddiaeth!

Mae'r prosiect hwn yn ceisio mynd i'r afael â'r gwir angen i wleidyddiaeth fod yn fwy cynhwysol a chynrychioladol o bobl Fyddar a phobl anabl.

Darganfyddwch fwy am y gwaith a sut i gymryd rhan.
https://www.disabilitywales.org/projects/mynediad-at-wleidyddiaeth/?lang=cy

Ydych chi dros oedran Pensiwn y Wladwriaeth?

Efallai y bydd gennych hawl i Gredyd Pensiwn. Bydd hyn yn rhoi'r hawl i chi gael Taliad Tanwydd y Gaeaf.

Ffoniwch linell gymorth Advicelink Cymru am ddim ar 0808 250 5700 neu ewch i:
https://llyw.cymru/yma-i-helpu-gyda-chostau-byw

Are you over the State Pension age?

Did you know you may be entitled to Pension credit? This will entitle you to a Winter Fuel Payment.

Call the free Advicelink Cymru helpline on 0808 250 5700 or visit: https://gov.wales/here-help-cost-living

🗓Event.

The Social Model of Disability's Cross-Cultural Values.

We're excited to be exploring this topic along with ResponsABLE assistance in October.

Join us in-person at our office in Cardiff or online.

⏰Wednesday 23 Oct at 2pm.

Book your place:

The Social Model of Disability's cross cultural values Join us and ResponsABLE Assistance at this hybrid event to learn about the Social Model's cross-cultural values.

🗓Digwyddiad.

Gwerthoedd Traws-ddiwylliannol Y Model Cymdeithasol o Anabledd.

Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at archwilio'r pwnc hwn ynghyd â ResponsABLE assistance.

Ymunwch â ni yn ein swyddfa yng Nghaerdydd neu arlein.

⏰Dydd Mercher 23 Hydref am 2yh.

The Social Model of Disability's cross cultural values Join us and ResponsABLE Assistance at this hybrid event to learn about the Social Model's cross-cultural values.

Thousands of disabled pensioners will be unfairly impacted by cuts to the Winter Fuel Allowance which only those in receipt of pension credit will now be eligible to claim.

Our Chief Executive, Rhian Davies, spoke to BBC Radio Wales about this over the weekend.

🎧 Listen from 1 hour 40 minutes into the programme.

Radio Wales Breakfast - With Oliver Hides - BBC Sounds Everything you need to know as you wake up.

Mae Anabledd Cymru yn cynnal rhaglen o newidiadau a fydd yn ailgynllunio ac yn ailddatblygu’r sefydliad i sicrhau ein bod yn addas i’r diben yn y dyfodol.

Darllenwch beth mae hyn yn ei olygu i wasanaethau AC i aelodau a rhanddeiliaid:

Cyhoeddiad rhanddeiliaid Anabledd Cymru - Disability Wales Mae Anabledd Cymru yn cynnal rhaglen o newidiadau a fydd yn ailgynllunio ac yn ailddatblygu’r sefydliad i sicrhau ein bod yn addas i’r diben yn y dyfodol. Mae Anabledd Cymru, ynghyd â mudiadau gwirfoddol eraill, yn gweithio mewn byd sy’n newid yn gyflym. Mae hyn yn heriol ac mae angen i ni ym...

ICYMI: Disability Wales is undertaking a change programme which will redesign and redevelop the organisation to ensure that we are fit for purpose in the future.

Read about what this means for DW’s services to members & stakeholders:

Disability Wales stakeholder announcement - Disability Wales Disability Wales is undertaking a change programme which will redesign and redevelop the organisation to ensure that we are fit for purpose in the future. Disability Wales (DW) along with other voluntary organisations is working in a fast-changing world. This is challenging and we need to respond po...

A new report by Bus Users UK highlights the challenges disabled bus passengers face and calls for action to address them.

Do you face any barriers when travelling by bus?

‘Eye-opening’ report calls for action on ‘inconsistent and unpredictable’ bus services for disabled passengers An “eye-opening” report has called for action to address the “inconsistent, unpredictable and sometimes inaccessible services” that disabled bus passengers have to put up with. The report is based …

🗓Digwyddiad.

Gwerthoedd Traws-ddiwylliannol Y Model Cymdeithasol o Anabledd.

Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at archwilio'r pwnc hwn ynghyd â ResponsABLE assistance.

Ymunwch â ni yn ein swyddfa yng Nghaerdydd neu arlein.

⏰Dydd Mercher 23 Hydref am 2yh.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-social-model-of-disabilitys-cross-cultural-values-tickets-1013556393457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*rpp7zd*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTI3NTcxMTQ3LjE3MjU5NzIwMDY.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyNTk3MjAwNi4xLjAuMTcyNTk3MjAwNi4wLjAuMA..

The Social Model of Disability's cross cultural values Join us and ResponsABLE Assistance at this hybrid event to learn about the Social Model's cross-cultural values.

🗓Event.

The Social Model of Disability's Cross-Cultural Values.

We're excited to be exploring this topic along with ResponsABLE assistance in October.

Join us in-person at our office in Cardiff or online.

⏰Wednesday 23 Oct at 2pm.

Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-social-model-of-disabilitys-cross-cultural-values-tickets-1013556393457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*rpp7zd*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTI3NTcxMTQ3LjE3MjU5NzIwMDY.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyNTk3MjAwNi4xLjAuMTcyNTk3MjAwNi4wLjAuMA..

The Social Model of Disability's cross cultural values Join us and ResponsABLE Assistance at this hybrid event to learn about the Social Model's cross-cultural values.

Galwad agored am newyddiadurwyr a phobl greadigol ymylol!

Mae Inclusive Journalism Cymru, Wales Broadcast Archive - Archif Ddarlledu Cymru a Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru | The National Library of Wales yn comisiynu tri o bobl i ymateb i ddeunydd o'r archif - drwy destun, sain neu fideo - ac mewn unrhyw iaith.

💰 £1,000
📅 Dyddiad cau: 9fed o Hydref

Dysgwch fwy:

Deall ein gorffennol i adnabod ein presennol: Gwahoddiad i newyddiadurwyr a phobl greadigol ymylol i ymateb i ddeunydd o archif Darlledu Cymru - Inclusive Journalism Cymru Rydym wedi partneru ag Archif Ddarlledu Cymru i gomisiynu tri o’n haelodau i ymateb i’w deunydd – drwy sain, testun neu fideo.

Calling marginalised journalists and creatives!

Inclusive Journalism Cymru, Wales Broadcast Archive - Archif Ddarlledu Cymru and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru | The National Library of Wales are commissioning three people to respond to the archive’s material - through text, audio or video - and in any language.

💰 £1,000
📅 Deadline: 9th October

Learn more:

Understanding Our Past to Know Our Present: Marginalised journalists and creatives invited to respond to material from the Wales Broadcast archive - Inclusive Journalism Cymru We’ve partnered with the Wales Broadcast Archive to commission three of our members to respond to their material - through audio, text or video.

Ydych chi eisiau dysgu am y Model Cymdeithasol o Anabledd?

Mae ein pecyn cymorth yn ddeunydd darllen hanfodol i unrhyw un sydd am ymrwymo i’r Model Cymdeithasol, dysgu am iaith gynhwysol a mynd i’r afael â rhwystrau anablu mewn cymdeithas.

Lawrlwythwch yma:

Y Model Cymdeithasol - Disability Wales Y Model Cymdeithasol o Anabledd Nod Anabledd Cymru yw hyrwyddo dealltwriaeth, mabwysiadu a gweithredu’r Model Cymdeithasol o Anabledd ledled Cymru. Beth mae pobl anabl yng Nghymru yn ei ddweud am y Model Cymdeithasol? Fe wnaeth y Model Cymdeithasol o Anabledd arbed fy mywyd, yn llythrennol; ar ôl...

Do you want to learn about the Social Model of Disability?

Our toolkit is essential reading for anyone who wants to commit to the Social Model, learn about inclusive language and tackling disabling barriers in society.

Download it here:
https://disabilitywales.org/resources/

Last week, disabled activists and allies used peaceful direct action to ensure that hundreds of copies of will reach MPs.

The book details how DWP’s actions led to the deaths of hundreds, if not thousands, of disabled people.

Disabled activists and allies defy bureaucrats to ensure delivery of 650 copies of ‘DWP violence’ book to MPs Disabled activists and allies used negotiation and peaceful direct action to ensure that hundreds of copies of a book about decades of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) “bureaucratic violence”…

It's so important to look after our mental health.

This , remember that support is available.

The C.A.L.L mental health helpline is available 24/7 to offer support, advice & signposting.

Call 0800 132 737 or text the word 'HELP' to 81066.

C.A.L.L. Mental Health Helpline For Wales CALL offers emotional support and information/literature on mental health and related matters to the people of Wales.

Mae mor bwysig gofalu am ein hiechyd meddwl.

Ar , cofiwch fod cymorth ar gael.

Mae Llinell Gyngor a Gwrando'r Gymuned ar gael pob dydd a nos i gefnogi pobl ar draws Cymru.

Ffoniwch 0800 132 737 neu tecstiwch y gair HELP i 81066.

C.A.L.L. Mental Health Helpline For Wales CALL offers emotional support and information/literature on mental health and related matters to the people of Wales.

Mae Ymchwiliad Covid-19 y DU wedi cyhoeddi’r cyntaf o’i gofnodion Mae Pob Stori o Bwys.

Gan ganolbwyntio ar ofal iechyd, mae'n tynnu sylw at yr effeithiau newid bywyd a gafodd y pandemig ar bobl a faint sy'n dal i fyw gyda'r effeithiau hynny heddiw.

Bydd y cofnod yn cael ei gyflwyno fel tystiolaeth fel rhan o wrandawiadau Modiwl 3 i systemau gofal iechyd yn ystod y pandemig.

Darllenwch fwy: https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/cy/materion-pob-stori/records/

Os hoffech chi rannu eich profiad o'r pandemig gyda'r ymchwiliad, gallwch chi wneud hynny o hyd.

Bydd straeon a rennir yn cyfrannu at gofnodion sy'n cyfateb i ymchwiliadau eraill yr Ymchwiliad ar bynciau megis gofal cymdeithasol, brechlynnau a phlant a phobl ifanc.

Mae pob stori o bwys: https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/cy/materion-pob-stori/

Mae Pob Stori o Bwys - Ymchwiliad Covid-19 y DU Mae eich profiad pandemig yn unigryw. Rhannwch eich profiad o'r pandemig gydag Ymchwiliad Covid-19 y DU i'n helpu ni i ddeall y darlun llawn o'i effaith ar draws y DU

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has published the first of its Every Story Matters records.

Focusing on healthcare, it highlights the life-changing impacts the pandemic had on people and how many are still living with those impacts today.

The record will be submitted as evidence as part of the Module 3 hearings into healthcare systems during the pandemic.

Read more: https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/every-story-matters/records/

If you would like to share your experience of the pandemic with the inquiry, you can still do so.

Stories shared will contribute to records that correspond to other Inquiry investigations on topics such as social care, vaccines and children and young people.

Every story matters: https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/every-story-matters/

Every Story Matters - UK Covid-19 Inquiry Your pandemic experience is unique. Share your experience of the pandemic with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry to help us understand the full picture of its impact across the UK

Hate crime against disabled people isn’t treated the same way as crimes against other protected groups. It's time to change this.

Find out more about Inclusion London's campaign to get .

#JusticeForDisabledVictims in Hate Crime Law: Disabled victims demand equal fair and clear protections Hate crime against disabled people isn't treated the same way as crimes against other protected groups. We want to change this.

📢Stakeholder announcement.

Disability Wales is undertaking a change programme which will redesign and redevelop the organisation to ensure that we are fit for purpose in the future.

Read about what this means for DW’s services to members and stakeholders:

Disability Wales stakeholder announcement - Disability Wales Disability Wales is undertaking a change programme which will redesign and redevelop the organisation to ensure that we are fit for purpose in the future. Disability Wales (DW) along with other voluntary organisations is working in a fast-changing world. This is challenging and we need to respond po...

📢Cyhoeddiad rhanddeiliaid.

Mae AC yn cynnal rhaglen o newidiadau a fydd yn ailgynllunio ac yn ailddatblygu’r sefydliad i sicrhau ein bod yn addas i’r diben yn y dyfodol.

Darllenwch beth mae hyn yn ei olygu i wasanaethau AC i aelodau a rhanddeiliaid:

Cyhoeddiad rhanddeiliaid Anabledd Cymru - Disability Wales Mae Anabledd Cymru yn cynnal rhaglen o newidiadau a fydd yn ailgynllunio ac yn ailddatblygu’r sefydliad i sicrhau ein bod yn addas i’r diben yn y dyfodol. Mae Anabledd Cymru, ynghyd â mudiadau gwirfoddol eraill, yn gweithio mewn byd sy’n newid yn gyflym. Mae hyn yn heriol ac mae angen i ni ym...

Mae wythnos ar ôl i enwebu yng Ngwobrau Elusennau Cymru!

Wedi’u trefnu gan WCVA CGGC, maent yn cydnabod ac yn dathlu’r cyfraniad gwych y mae elusennau, grwpiau cymunedol, cwmnïau nid-er-elw a gwirfoddolwyr yn ei wneud i Gymru.

Dyddiad cau: 13 Medi.

Hafan - Gwobrau Elusennau Cymru 2022 Gwobrau Elusennau Cymru 2024 Gwobrau Elusennau Cymru 2024! Mae Gwobrau Elusennau Cymru, a drefnir gan CGGC, yn cydnabod ac yn dathlu’r cyfraniad gwych y mae elusennau, grwpiau cymunedol, mudiadau dielw a gwirfoddolwyr yn ei wneud i Gymru drwy amlygu a hyrwyddo’r gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol y gallwn e...

There is one week left to nominate in the Welsh Charity Awards!

Organised by WCVA CGGC, the awards recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales.

Deadline: 13th September.

Home - Welsh Charity Awards 2024 Welsh Charity Awards 2024 Welsh Charity Awards 2024! The Welsh Charity Awards, organised by WCVA, recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales by highlighting and championing the positive difference we can make to each o...

'It is a rights issue that disabled people are unable to experience physical activity in the same way as non-disabled people.'

Mikey Erhardt writes about the importance of tackling barriers to get disabled people involved with sport.

Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport Mikey Erhardt writes about why it's so important to get disabled people involved with sport beyond the Paralympics.