Saturday 29th November 2014
2 – 3.45pm
82 Tanners Hill, SE8 4PN.
Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) was set up by disabled people in 2010 to speak up against cutbacks and changes to benefits. The cuts have hit disabled people hard in a way that is not fair. Disabled people have been hit by one cut on top of another, for example:
– cuts to groups and services we use
– scrapping Disability Living Allowance and replacing it with Personal Independence Payments
– Work Capability Assessments run by Atos
– closing the Independent Living Fund
– attacks on inclusive education
Disabled people have been fighting back against what the government is doing. We have forced them to make some changes to their plans.
DPAC is still protesting at a national level. There are also now local DPAC groups set up in different areas across the country.
Disabled people in Lewisham think it would be a good idea to set up a Lewisham DPAC. The group will be led by disabled people but allies are welcome to support and be part of our campaign.
Come along to our launch meeting on 29th November to find out more and have your say about why you think we need a Lewisham DPAC and what we should campaign on.
Please RSVP if you are planning to come letting us know any access requirements.
For more information or to RSVP contact:
Email – ellenrclifford@btinternet.com
Text – 07505144371
Phone – 0207237 3181