d/Deaf and Disabled People's Election Special with the Alliance Party

Posted 08.02.2022

Join us for our online d/Deaf and Disabled Peoples Election Special with the Alliance Party which we're hosting with North West Forum of People with Disabilities and RNID on Friday 18 February at 3.30pm.

Disability Action are working hard to close the gap between d/Deaf and Disabled People and decision makers. Don't miss the opportunity to ensure disability rights are firmly on the agenda.

The event will be Chaired by Andrew Hamilton A-Level Student and Disability Rights Campaigner and we will be engaging with:

Kellie Armstrong, Champion for d/Deaf and Disabled People
Ross McMullan Belfast City Councillor

BSL and ISL Interpreters and live captioning will be available

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