Welcome

Welcome to the Carmarthenshire Disability Coalition for Action

OVERALL AIMS

To serve as an umbrella organisation, actively supporting voluntary groups involved in working with people

who have a wide range of disabilities.

To provide a focus for people with all types of disabilities to make their voices heard on all matters that affect

them and to make their needs known to the appropriate bodies.

To work towards promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities.

ACTIVITIES

Securing representation on the Coalition and networking with voluntary groups that are involved with people of

all ages and covering a wide variety of disabilities, including people with physical disabilities, people with sensory

impairment, people suffering/recovering from mental health problems, people with learning disabilities, special

needs and any other appropriate conditions.

Increasing knowledge and understanding in the community on all matters relating to people with disabilities

through a variety of media and means, for example press, information, leaflets, events and seminars.

Providing a focus for addressing issues relating to access to a wide range of facilities and activities: e.g. public

buildings, transport, sport, employment and entertainment.

Working in partnership with statutory, voluntary and private organisations to ensure that issues relating to disability,

are continuously on the agenda for planning and delivering services and addressed with the aim of achieving

positive outcomes.

Fund raising for specific projects.

If you wish to know more about the Coalition, please go to the contact page.