Include Me West Midlands

#BSLRequestBot Last min request. Looking for 2x BSL interpreters for an event on Tues 27th June 9am-12pm at Sense, Touchbase Pears, Selly Oak, Birmingham Had 1 but was struggling to find a 2nd. 1st now has other work so in need of 2. In person would be ideal, but virtual if not

Which wheel win? 🏁 We're finding out if it's quicker to travel across #Birmingham city centre by bike or by car ⏱ Keep an eye on our feeds to find out more 👀 #CleanAirDay

Excited to be at the launch of the National Centre for Accessible Transport in Coventry @covcampus Excited to see Motability’s commitment to the West Midlands and work towards making it an exemplar region for disabled people. @WestMids_CA

Down in London today for the Sustrans Disabled Citizens Enquiry for Walking and Wheeling. Grabbed a lift from Andrew from @AllForActivity @WestMids_CA

This past year we’ve been gathering views of disabled citizens. A Panel of disabled people and those with lived experience, collated & produced these priorities. There are many challenges which will continue to be explored and addressed alongside these. @WestMids_CA #NIW22

We interviewed Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, on the impact the partnership between Activity Alliance and the @WestMids_CA is having across the region. Find out more about our partnership work here: activityalliance.org.uk/news/7419-andy…

Great thought leadership piece from @andy4wm on the WMCA relationship with @AllForActivity opportunities for a lasting legacy for all from the Commonwealth Games. activityalliance.org.uk/news/7419-andy… @IncludeMeWM

A great afternoon meeting with @IncludeMeWM talking about how community assets can be more inclusive for younger adults with additional needs and how NNS can support the assets to be more inclusive.

Our #ActivityAllianceSurvey recommendations were developed with disabled people. Recommendation 1 is: 'Involve me as we recover from the pandemic'. We hear from some of our research participants about what this means to them. Watch more here: youtube.com/watch?v=zqq5pb…

Our latest #ActivityAllianceSurvey launched today highlights the worrying effects on disabled people - urgent attention is needed to tackle the growing inequalities that affect disabled people, so no one feels forgotten.

Interview with Radio Shropshire on accessible playgrounds

Activity Alliance’s Annual Disability and Activity Survey reveals disabled people feel forgotten in pandemic recovery. Visit activityalliance.org.uk/annual-survey to view their new insight. #ActivityAllianceSurvey

Only 3 in 10 disabled people feel encouraged to return to physical activity after the pandemic. Our annual survey released today reveals disabled people feel forgotten in the recovery from the pandemic. activityalliance.org.uk/news/7243-late… #ActivityAllianceSurvey

@Fossysport Nice one @Fossysport - Good luck with the challenge. Hope @WestMids_CA will get behind it too The correct link to your page is without the spaces justgiving.com/fundraising/Fo…

Fossy takes on Etape Loch Ness justgiving.com/fundraising/Fo… rides

The Scope Disability Equality Awards are open for nominations now until 29 April. Time to get your thinking caps on to nominate a individual, organisation or a campaign that has stood out. scopeawards.co.uk

Our Football sessions happen every Tuesday evening. We'd love you to join us for training, fun and a kick about ⚽ #football #MidlandMencap #Communities

@sportrectweets @GateleyLegal @MidlandMencapUK @MM_Volunteering @mencap_charity Congratulations to @MidlandMencapUK on this fantastic award. So well deserved and you've done our region proud.

The Resilience in Adversity Award sponsored by @GateleyLegal goes to… 🌟 @MidlandMencapUK 🌟 They supported the disabled community to keep active during the pandemic – delivering activity packs, online courses, and setting up a 24-hour phone support line 🙌 #CSRAS2022

Great to see the ceremony is underway for Sport & Recreation Alliance Awards. Ride Ahead Together, Andy Craddock & Midland Mencap all worthy finalists that I nominated. Good luck and you are already winners for West Midlands. Thank you! @IncludeMeWM @WestMids_CA @AllForActivity

📣 You can enjoy half price 100-minute bundles this week, saving even more as you ride 👀 🚲 This is our treat to you as we celebrate our one-year anniversary! 🙌 Simply enter code: BIRTHDAY2022 Ends midnight on 13 March. Download the app 👉 bit.ly/3LPUe0d

Great session yesterday and have received lots of positive feedback. However we need to keep the conversation and action going to ensure change happens. @IncludeMeWM @AllForActivity @Whitehead_Found #IncludeSummit