MP Dialogue Scheme 2006
The NUS SWD Campaign is supporting Radar in gettign disabled students to speak to their MPs bu supporting their MP Dialogue scheme.
What is the MP Dialogue Scheme?
The Scheme involves disabled people drawn from across the country meeting with their local MP to discuss current disability issues (local and national).
Why does RADAR organise it?
RADAR believes it is vital that MPs hear from disabled people directly about the issues that affect them. By organising a series of meetings during a set period of time RADAR hopes to build the profile of disability in parliament.
RADAR hopes that the experience of taking part in the dialogue scheme will encourage on-going dialogue between disabled people and their elected representatives and will help build the capacity of disabled people to campaign for change.
When and where is it happening?
The actual meeting with your MP will take place in February 2006.
This will usually be in the constituency on a Friday or Saturday although this will depend on your availability and that of your MP.
What is the time commitment?
The meeting will last for around 1 hour. RADAR will also be asking participants for feedback following the meeting via a short, easy to complete questionnaire. This will need to be completed by the early March.
What support does RADAR offer?
RADAR co-ordinates the meetings, liasing with the MP’s office on behalf of the disabled person to arrange a time / place and to address any access needs.
RADAR supplies all disabled participants with a briefing pack outlining current disability issues that are on the political agenda and others that RADAR feels should be. Participants may want to discuss these with their MP, in addition to local / personal issues.
RADAR can offer reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses to all disabled participants.
How can I take part?
Contact Bethan Collins at RADAR, including the following information:
Your full home address including postcode;
Your contact details;
Any dates during in February 2006 when you would be unavailable to meet with your MP;
Any access needs you may have (e.g. car parking at meeting venue, home visit, briefing pack in alternative format).
Bethan can be contacted in the following ways:
Telephone: 0207 566 0126
Fax: 0207 250 0212
Minicom: 0207 250 4119
Email: bethan.collins@radar.org.uk
Post: RADAR, 12 City Forum, 250 City Rd, London EC1V 8AF
What then?
RADAR will contact your local MP on your behalf and liase between you to find a suitable time and date for your meeting.
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