A DAY TO REME

THE countdown has started for the biggest disability event in the North West

The 32nd annual Disability Awareness Day – affectionately known as DAD – is all set to return to Walton Hall Gardens, near Warrington

After last year ’s hugely successful event that followed the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers Warrington Disability Partnership are determined to make this show even better!

Dave Thompson, chief executive of Warrington Disability Partnership, said:

“We are delighted to say that DAD just gets better and better When we started the event all those years ago, we couldn’t have imagined it would become so big and so popular

“The event has also inspired other disability organisations across the world to set up their own DADs

“The day brings together people of all ages and abilities, and is now firmly established as THE place to visit for getting instant information about a wide range of disability and health issues

‘We’re all working hard to make the day as enjoyable as we can, so make sure to get along and make it a day to remember!”

The historical Walton Hall and Gardens will once again be transformed into a tented village housing more than 240 exhibitors promoting independent living DAD caters for families and people of all ages, with over 120 disability support charities promoting services to help people with living with mental health issues, sensory impairments as well as providing help for those with neurological,

THE WEEK leading up to DAD is always full of exciting and interesting events Parking on site is available for all events July 10-14

Tues July 11: 10 30am-1pm

Disability Confident Walton Gardens Event for employers

Recruitment and retention, reasonable adjustments and funding

For more info call

J Balshaw@disabilitypartnership org uk or tel 01925 240064

Tues July 11: 7pm-9 30pm

Creating Adventures: One Time Only Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens A variety show with a difference Licenced bar Tickets £5 available online

Wed July 12: 10.30am-3.30pm.

Ignite your Life Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust Mental health and wellbeing event Workshops, talks, activities, information stands Free refreshment available, including physical and learning disabilities

Dozens of businesses will be featuring a wide range of mobility and independent products, wheelchair accessible vehicles, and car adaptations

Statutory service providers will have a strong presence supplying information about health, social care, education and n Warrington Disability Partnership: Tel 01925 240064 buffet lunch For more info Dennis Dewar via dennis dewar@merseyca or tel 01925 664850

Wed July 12: 7pm-9 30p Summertime Special. Ar Marquee, Walton Garden entertainment from the tea amazing Ella Performance

An evening of dance, sing much more Tickets £5 av online

Thurs July 13: 6pm-9 30 employment services

There will also be a “Can Zone with scuba diving in a inclusive cricket, wheelcha football, wheelchair basket chi, martial arts, sports for visually impaired people –wheelchair Rugby League n www disabilityawarenessday org uk

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