Community development
Enabling Disabled people to take action on the things that matter to them
What this looks like in our work
BDEF’s Community Development work opens up ways for Disabled people to come together. This is done through supporting different groups starting reflecting geographical, community, interest-based ideas.
connecting
Acting as a link by connecting communities and community members
Facilitating
Identifying community needs and facilitating where needed
Meeting needs
Supporting and meeting access needs and reducing barriers to access
Supporting
Administrative tasks. In the current context, often administrative tasks are the barriers that prevent Disabled people from coming together (post COVID, Austerity, proposed benefit cuts).
What we're involved in
BS3 Disabled People’s Voice
A geographical group of Disabled people wanting to get involved in their local community.
Creative well-being group
In collaboration with local Disabled artist, Oliver Wood, we host creative well-being groups in Knowle West.
Tell us what matters to you
Do you have an idea for a group that you would like to have a chat with BDEF about?
Fill in our survey and if you want us to contact you about it then Jess will be in touch!
Ways to get involved
Attend BDEF events
Attend one of our events and connect with us and other BDEF members.
Contact Jess
If you are a Disabled person and have an idea for a group or activity you would like our support with making happen, get in contact with our Community Development worker, Jess!
A thanks to our funders
Currently, this work is funded by the Connecting People in Communities and Bristol Impact Fund grants by Bristol City Council.