Reducing Disability Inequalities Summit - agenda
Welcome
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Date: Wednesday, 27th November 2024
Location: The Exchange, Birmingham
Host for Today
Dr. Shani Dhanda
Disability Landscape Presenters
- Dr. Mark Fosbrook PLY (West Midlands Combined Authority)
- Bethany Parkes (Birmingham City Council)
- Eleanor Fry (Birmingham City Council)
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Workshops (AM)
Employment and Skills
- Tabriz Hussain
- Joanna Statham
- Theresa O’Borne
Transport
- Alistair Crisp
- Kate Ball
Housing
- Sureya Gulzar
- Pooja Ahluwalia
Health and Wellbeing
- Rachel McNair
- Julie Carnell
Lunch Break
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Workshops (PM)
Employment and Skills
- Alice Hargreaves
Transport
- Celso Zuccollo
- Julian Jackson
Housing
- Gurur Deniz Uyanik
- Neil Harrod-Beck
Health and Wellbeing
- Christopher Samuels
- Bryony Windsor
Panel Discussion – Co-production
Panel Host:
- Nabila Gardner (Director, Ways for Wellbeing)
Panel Members:
- Alfie Ford (Autism Awareness Campaigner)
- Katie Rae (Co-Production & Engagement Officer, Telford Council)
- Dave Rogers (CEO, Midland Mencap)
- Louise Connop (Senior Engagement Manager, Thomas Pocklington Trust)
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Welcome Address
Richard Parker (West Midlands Mayor)
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Conversation Session
Participants:
- Richard Parker (West Midlands Mayor)
- Dr. Shani Dhanda (Chair, Disability Working Group)
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Social Model Presentation
Dr. Shani Dhanda
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Final Thoughts from Today
Dr. Shani Dhanda
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Closing Message
Thank you and have a safe journey home.
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