Barnardos Disabled Children & Young Peoples Participation Project[NI]
Age Group: Currently 22 young people aged 16 to 25 years however the project works with 4 to 25 years
Specific Interest Group: Disabled Children and Young People
How are the Children and Young People involved?
Young People are involved through work/training placements, art, assistive technology, drama and regular meetings.
Geographical Location
Southern Health and Social Services Board Area
Do you use a specific model/guide/theme?
Yes. Hartes Ladder of Participation
Are there any reports etc. on your project/initiative that you would like to publicise/share? If so, email them or post them to us.
Attached
What did or what has the project/initiative achieved in terms of positive change for the organisation or/and the children and young people?
The young people have been involved in setting the Regional 3 year Childrens Services Plan. Two of the young people sit on the Southern Area CSP Disability Working Group. Three Young people have taken part in the United Nations Committee on the Rights of The Child Day of General Discussion in Geneva and have influenced the Committees reporting back to World Wide Governments. The have influenced UK Government policy on Teacher Training to include Disabled Children in mainstream education. Young people have influenced the Change in Hate Crime Legislation. The Young People have influenced regional wheelchair services and have contributed to many local and regional strategic planning consultations. Members of the Project sit on various influencing groups. Members of the group have worked with Hospital Management Staff and Parents in Craigavon Area Hospital to develop a Fast Track System and a Health record System for Disabled Children And Young People.
Any further /additional information on your project/initiative?
The Project is funded through Wraparound and the young people are given the opportunity to have their say with Professionals and Parents through Wraparound’s Public quarterly Stakeholder Forums.
Contacts
Rosemary Murray
Disabled Children and Young People’s Participation Project
The Children & Young Persons Centre, Dobbin Street,
Armagh
BT 61 7QQ
E-mail:rosemary.murray@barnardos.org.uk
Web:www.southernareacsp.n-i.nhs.uk/DCYPPP
Tel:02837512023
