As part of the Right to Control Manchester Area Partnership (MAP), a Design Group of disabled people was developed to help shape how Right to Control would work.
This is known as coproduction and on this page you’ll see video blogs by the group sharing their hopes and experiences of Right to Control.
If you would like more information about the Design Group, please contact us using the details below.
Blog - 17th April 2012 (Updated 23rd April 2012)
Find out, from people who have decided to exercise their right, the benefits they have experienced.
By clicking onto the Right to Control Playlist on our YouTube channel you will find recent blogs from the Design Group and Right to Control customers, in audio and video formats. There is also the Personal Assistance Playlist on our YouTube channel where the Design Group and Right to Control customers discuss their views on personal assistance.
You will find personal stories from people who have been instrumental in driving the Right to Control Trailblazer forward, and the experiences of those who have chosen exercise their right to take control and have chosen how best to use their individual budgets.
Coming soon - other formats to enable full access to these blogs.
Audio Blog - 14th November 2011
Manchester Area Design Group, supported by the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People, got together to talk about their views of the Right to Control and what it could mean for them.
Have a listen – Do you want greater control over your life? Get in touch and let us know.
If you cannot play the audio in your browser, download the audio blog.
Blog - 14th October 2011
On September 28th Paul Mittler Right to Control Design Group, Angie Farrell, User Led Development Co-ordinator with Right to Control Breakthrough UK and Sue Griffiths, Stockport Local Authority took part in the Aspirations day at Stockport College.
Angie commented “We spoke to several groups of students and were keen for them to understand the importance of Independent Living for Disabled People.”
Paul Mittler stressed the importance of disabled people having the same rights and opportunities as others. Accepting with rights comes responsibilities-disabled people aren`t looking for more money, just greater flexibility on what they can spend their benefits on.
During the Q&A sessions students were able to hear, personal examples on how support plans enabled disabled people to take a more active role in society It may take longer for some disabled people to get dressed in the morning, though they still have to be at work on time!
Angie believes it`s critical students realise disabled people have the same needs and aspirations as others and The Right to Control, programme enables Disabled People to purchase their own support under the Right to Control, Local Authorities, Job Centre Plus and other funding streams are working with disabled people making sure they are involved in each stage of the process.
The day proved a great success, with Paul & Angie invited back to the College in the near future.
Video Blog - 21st March 2011
The Design Group share their views on what they hope Right to Control will become in the future.
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