Minutes June 2011
Disability Focus Group
Tuesday 14th June 2011
12:00- 2:00pm at the HUB, YMCA, Barry
Minutes
Present: Graham Robinson, Mike McGranaghan,
Kevin & Christine Ellaway, Marj Milner,
Carmen Callis
Hafod: Michelle Llewellyn - Tenant Participation
Officer
Guest: Chris Moore, Extend - movement to music
Apologies: Audrey Bonter
Michelle welcomed everyone to the meeting , and introduced
Chris Moore.
Feedback & minutes
The format of the agenda and minutes were agreed and
would be implemented. It was agreed to look into audio
options for people with sight issues.
Chris Moore, Extend - movement to music
The aims of the extend project was discussed, and
volunteers were sought to take part in a short demonstration.
The volunteers experiences some of the typical exercises
that would be suitable for people with different abilities and constraints. All attendees agreed that the session has been beneficial to them and had given them an insight into exercises that they could do at home.
A discussion took place surrounding the possibility of
introducting the extend project into some of our complexes.
It was agreed that Michelle would explore this further.
Code of Conduct / Terms of Reference
The structure, aims and purpose of the group was discussed
at length and the following was agreed;
Structure
o Meet 4 times a year
o Continue to move locations
o Meetings last 2 hours and at a set time
o Light refreshment will be offered (Tea, Coffee, Juice &
Biscuits)
o Accessible to all
o Continue to be led by Hafod
o Hafod continue to support with administration and
agenda setting
o There shall be no officers positions held
o Transport will continue to be provided
o Recording permitted, requests made at start of meeting
o Task groups could be devised to deal with a specific
task
o Confidentiality is a priority
o Respect will be given to all attendees
Aims
o Signposting to relevant service providers
o Utilise new methods of working (social media etc)
o Publicise the work of the group
o Contribute to Hafod publications
o Devise an annual action plan
o Highlight the options available to people living with a
disability
o Share experiences and knowledge
Purpose
o To give attendees the opportunity to voice their
opinions
o To provide a forum to seek tenants input into policies,
procedures and operations.
o To enhance the lives of people living with a disability
o To invite guest speakers and Hafod staff to demonstrate and highlight available services.
Future Meetings
It was agreed that guest speakers where relevant and would
continue to be invited. It was agreed that Michelle would
select the guest speaker from a list devised at the start of the year.
It was agreed that a action plan would be devised to
start in the new year.
It was suggested that future meetings could be held within
some of our suitable complexes. It was agreed that this
would be decided in the December meeting.
Any other Business
Discussions took place on the following;
Disability open day
The possibility of an open day with disability as a theme was discussed. It was agreed that this would be a good idea. It was agreed that Michelle will look into this futher and feedback to the group.
Logo
Discussion took place over the use of a logo. It was agreed that Christine and Kevin would explore this further and would be an agenda item at the next meeting.
