SDF News and Forthcoming Events

News

Digital TV Switchover

The dates of the two-stage Digital TV Switchover in the Granada TV region are 4 November 2009 and 2 December 2009. You are eligible for the Switchover Help Scheme which can help you convert your TV to digital, if you:

• Are aged 75 or over, or
• Have lived in a care home for six months or more, or
• Get (or could get) certain disability benefits, or
• Are registered blind or partially sighted

Click here for more details on the Switchover Help Scheme.

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Youth Disability Forum Facebook Page

The Youth Disability Forum has just started a new Facebook page. Search for ‘Youth Disability Forum’ in Facebook and you can become a fan! You can write your comments on the wall and keep up to date with what’s happening with the Youth Forum!

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Forthcoming Events

Event	Venue	Date	Time	Summary	Fees	For more information	Hosted by
Consultation for Bridgewater Canal Corridor Project	Holy Cross Community Hall, Aldred Street, Eccles, Manchester M30 8PS	9 March 2010, Tuesday	2.00pm – 4.00pm	The Bridgewater Canal Corridor project aims to make the most of the Bridgewater Canal Corridor in Salford. The canal is underused and in a poor state, but it is home to internationally significant heritage, history and is an important environmental area.                                                                                                You are invited to a two hour consultation about the project, where you will:                             • Know about the plans for improvement to the Bridgewater Canal                                           • Have a chance to feedback on the plans	FREE	0161 743 2030	Sustainable Regeneration Directorate, Salford City Council
"In Other Words"	Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Off Liverpool Street, Salford M5 4BS	24 March 2010, Wednesday	1.30pm and 5.30pm	PART 1:Extracts from two short plays                                      Ellie’s Story by Aelish Michael     Don’t Call me Babe! by Danny Start                (Interval)                                PART 2:The Story so Far Aelish Michael and Danny Start have worked with DIY actors to develop two original plays exploring the themes of communication and language. DIY shares some of the challenges and learning we have experienced through the project - from the point of view of DIY actors, directors and the writers involved.	£4 / £2 concessions	Booking information and tickets: 0161 212 4984www.diytheatre.org.uk	DIY Theatre Company           DIY is an established Learning Disability Theatre Company. Our devised performances and other projects challenge stereotypes, promote inclusion and celebrate creativity.
Open Forum - Involvement & Engagement	-	Postponed to Spring/Summer 2010	-	Please come back later for more details!	FREE	0161 743 2030	Salford Disability Forum & Age Concern