Ashford Learning Disability Community Interest Company
Supporting people with choice, independence and social integration.
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The Ashford LD CommunityInterest Company

has been formed to support people who have

a learning disability to make choices, become independent and integrate within their

 community. 

 

The company works to achieve this through a

mix of services and trading in which it strives to

employ people with a learning disability

alongside others from the local community.

 

The company is a 'not for profit' company and

 therefore any surplus will be reinvested in the

company and be used to benefit people with a learning disability.                                                                                                             

                        
 

 

  What's been going on during our first 12 months?

 

 

The company is committed to supporting the ideals set out in the governments white paper ‘Valuing People’2001 and Valuing People Now and to that end has:

 

Employed a development coordinator to support ‘Valuing People’ projects within Ashford Borough and Kent. 

 

Formed a National Brokerage Network, Brokerage Hub for brokers who are providing services to all disabled and elderly people in Kent.

 

Organised meetings with other voluntary and community groups, private providers and individuals from statutory organisations to encourage participation at the widest level, during the development of Self Directed Support.

 

Developed a web site forum for people to understand and discuss the issues around self directed support. www.kentldhub.btik.com 

 

·        Provided a regional coordination service for the National Brokerage Network.

 

·        Provided brokerage training that will enable brokers to meet the registration requirements of the National Brokerage Network.

 

·        Provided employment for four people with a learning disability in the last six months.

 

·        Developed a range of support services for people with a learning disability which can be accessed through the support services button on the left

 
 
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The Ashford District Partnership Group for Learning Disabilities would like to invite all interested people to our

 

Library

We are open every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.30am and 4.30pm at  A Block First Floor, International House, Dover Place, Ashford Kent, TN23 1HU.  If you have any queries our number at International House is 01233 612 430.

The Ashford District Partnership Group for Learning Disabilities has a LIBRARY at International House with various books, DVD’s, pamphlets/brochures or leaflets and information that would be useful and informative for people with learning disabilities, carers and professionals.

 

 

                                                                                                                          

                                                             

HOUSING INFORMATION DAY

WORKSHOPS AND MARKET PLACE

Venue: Ashford LD Community Interest Company

1 st Floor, International House, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1HU 01233 612430

Time: 9.30am to 15.30pm

1st July 2009

 
 ******JOB OPPORTUNITIES*******
 

Buddy/Support Worker

 

£8.00 per hour for up to 20 hrs per month

 

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Social Care Broker

 

37 ½ hours per week Monday – Friday on a Fixed Term Contract until 31.3.10 (then subject to review)

 

For details see the jobs page.

 

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Social Activities

 

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"HOLIDAY FOOTBALL ACTIVITY DAYS for 2009"

 

For the over 16's

 

 

 

 

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 5 -A - Side - Fun

 

Football Club

Weekly Sessions

 

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Basket Weaving Classes

 

with

 

Natural England

 

 

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Your Opinion Matters!

 

Kent Adult Social Services are looking for volunteers to help shape the future:

 

Kent Adult Social Services' overall objective is to empower the people of Kent to identify, choose and control the support or care they need to live safely and independently in their local communities. We are modernising our services to ensure that people get good quality advice, access to new short term enablement services and, if ongoing support is needed, will be able to use a personal budget to choose the right support to live life as they want.

 

We consider it vital that service users and carers are put first in all that we do, shaping our services around your needs and preferences.

 

We want your views to become an integral part of our culture and everyday thinking, and there are many ways that you can help us at a level to suit you:

  • taking part in focus groups and/or being interviewed about services you receive

  • becoming a member of our user and carer panel

  • helping to recruit new staff

  • providing feedback, including taking part in surveys

 

Customer Care in East Kent (Canterbury, Swale, Dover, Thanet, Ashford and Shepway Districts) are looking to attract more volunteers who are interested in any of the above activities.

 

Please contact Customer Care on: Telephone:  01227 598 852, Textphone (Minicom): 08458 247 905  Or Email: CustomerCareEK@kent.gov.uk for further details and to sign up.

 

 

 

 

Downloads

 

Valuing People Now Measurement Tool 

This tool was designed for Learning Disability Partnership Groups to use when assessing the work that needs doing to achieve the vision set out in 'Valuing People Now'. The group use the chart to self assess the progress that has been made in their area so far and plan what needs doing next. Training in the use of this tool can be arranged by contacting us at info@ashfordldcic.co.uk or by phone 01233 612430.
 
This tool was designed to create a process for groups to use when making a decision. It should help to increase the involvement and understanding of everyone who is participating in making a decision.

    

Shared Ownership Housing

 

One of our directors has recently gained experience in this area of opportunity for people with a learning disability.

Should anyone be considering becoming a shared owner or if you are a carer who wants to explore this on behalf of someone, please contact us to see if we are able to help.

 

 

Contact us for further information at: 

Ashford LD Community Interest Company
 
01233 612430
 
 
Room 114, 1st Floor, Block A
International House
Dover Place
Ashford
Kent TN23 1HU 
Company Number 6471874
 
Or use the reply form on the contact us button.