Stirling Access Group

What is Stirling Area Access Panel?

The panel was re-established in May 2007 by a group of volunteers with an interest in access issues to effect change and improvement to the quality of life for 'all'.

Mission Statement - To promote self empowerment and enable access for all in order to realise full potential in all aspects of life.

The Panel has 6 main priorities for 2008:

1. Establish a Web site

What’s already available
SDEF website (few pages)
Funding
Formation of sub group

2. Identify skills and training needs

Develop questionnaire
Compile results
Meeting to discuss results
Identify Gaps
Identify Advisors

3. Communication

Proactive canvassing
Leaflet
Internal Communication
Look at available funding

4. Identify projects

Visit Falkirk Sensory Centre
Green Mapping
Funding
Secret Shopper
Day in a wheelchair

5. Point of contact

Maintain Admin base
Maximise Council and Disability

6. Partnership Formation

CVS, Council and Disability, Access Panel

The Panel can be accessed within CVS Stirling by telephoning 01786 469916, or by email: stirlingaccesspanel@cvs-stirling.org.uk

Dates for panel meetings held at Bannockburn Community Centre
7 - 9pm

Wednesday 5th March

Wednesday 2nd April

Wednesday 7th May

Wednesday 4th June

Wednesday 2nd July

Wednesday 6th August

Wednesday 3rd September

Wednesday 1st October

Wednesday 5th November

Wednesday 3rd December

New panel members are always welcome.