The BME Disability Project is funded by the City Bridge Trust for 3 years to September 2009. Veronica Attah is our BME Disability Officer.
KCIL recognises that disabled people from black and minority ethnic communities often face double discrimination. We are committed to identifying the needs of these communities in the borough, and ensuring that these needs are met.
Veronica works across all local voluntary organisations and statutory bodies, to pursue this aim. We hold a range of targeted drop-in and advice sessions and are working to set up peer-support groups and train BME disabled people to have the skills and confidence to join committees and groups.
The concept of disability varies dramatically across different cultures. Whilst we do not want to offend any community, we wish to offer our understanding of disability, along with our services, to ensure that all communities can access services and facilities equally. We are holding a series of seminars to raise awareness amongst BME communities of health/disability issues and the support and benefits available.
For more information, contact Veronica
