RADAR’s MP Dialogue Scheme
Thanks to the BBC Ouch Blog for posting this today:
Would you like to raise national or local concerns with your MP but lack the confidence or support to do so? Well, read on.
Radar has opened up their MP Dialogue scheme at, what feels like, a particularly poignant moment for the disability community. It gives practical support to disabled people and also encourages Members of Parliament to listen to their disabled constituents.
MPs championing this two-way dialogue include Ann McGuire, Rosie Winterton and Ian Swales.
Radar CEO Liz Sayce, OBE, says: “It’s vital MPs hear from their disabled constituents about the issues that affect them.”
The scheme gives disabled people advice about how to prepare and conduct a meeting with their MP, along with key facts about topical issues they may want to raise. For MPs, Dialogue information provides communication and access advice and updates on equality legislation. Small grants are also available to cover access costs.
Liz hopes the scheme may go further: “We want the Dialogue to not just get people talking, but to give disabled people the chance to think about becoming an MP or Councillor themselves – as too few are represented in public life.”
To take part, email campaigns@radar.org.uk or phone Cheryl Gowar on 020 7503 6176.
The MP Dialogue runs until the end of June 2011.
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