GDA Event: “A Better Glasgow for All: Pathways for Change”

Aims of the event:

• To introduce GDA’s new 3 year project: ‘Pathways for Change’ which focuses on 3 strands including

1.   Older disabled people

2.   Younger disabled people

3.   Disabled people facing barriers accessing learning, training & employability support

• To launch our report “Are You Being Served?: Co-production in Challenging Times”.
• To highlight the contribution of GDA approaches and interventions to positive outcomes for disabled people.
• To seek views and contributions on an Independent Living Strategy for Glasgow and ‘Pathways for Change’

Summary:

Key conference messages will be communicated through a performance starring GDA Drivers - the “Purple Poncho Players”- a group of 30 GDA members, who have joined together to share their experiences in a fun, accessible and thought-provoking way.

Keynote speakers will provide detail about the new ‘Pathways for Change’ project, launch a report on Co-production and set the scene for Glasgow’s Independent Living Strategy: this is being co-produced by public agencies in Glasgow, led by Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Disability Alliance.

Round table discussions and workshops will encourage participants to share views, exchange ideas and contribute to plans  for ‘Pathways for Change’ and the developing Independent Living Strategy.

Keynote speakers will include:

• Michael Matheson, Scottish Minister for Public Health
• Gordon Matheson, Leader, Glasgow City Council
• Fiona Garven, Scottish Community Development Centre

Morning Session

The morning session will centre around a Performance by GDA Drivers for Change, celebrating that when disabled people are empowered to participate and drive forward their own lives as well as contribute to the design and delivery of services, the whole community benefits. Many of our 1300+ members are community activists; take part in volunteering, are active in local and national politics, and many are taking more control over their personal care packages as a result of their own resilience and through the support they have received.

The performance and speakers will also highlight some key messages and learning to take forward.

Afternoon

Round Table Discussions and Afternoon Workshops will enable participants to contribute, give their views and work together to come up with ideas towards the developing Independent Living Strategy for Glasgow and ‘Pathways for Change’.

We anticipate an audience of over 300 people, made up of disabled people, their supporters, and representatives from the public, private, and voluntary sectors.

Please contact us to book a place.

Call 0141 556 7103 or complete the Booking Form attached and email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or fax it back to us on 0141 550 4937.

Booking Form