Disability Resource Centre

This week is National Carers Weeks! Did you know every day, 6,000 people take on a caring responsibility – that’s over 2 million people every year! Are you a carer? Do you know a carer? Why not get in touch to find out more about how DRC can support YOU! #NationalCarersWeek

A little inspiring video to brighten a cloudy afternoon! Are you interested in creating your own Arts and Crafts? Why not join our sessions, held on Fridays at our Health and Well-being Centre in Kitts Green. If you want to find out more please get in touch! 🎨
https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/touching-painti ngs-i-feel-included-…

Have you heard about the Priority Service Register? This free service run by Western Power Distribution is available to people who are disabled, elderly or ill and provides fast support with any power disruption issues. Click this link to find out more and to sign up http://ow.ly/56cJ30npSo7

Want to be kept updated with DRC news? Sign up to our e-newsletter for the latest info on our services, local events and to hear from our team direct: http://eepurl.com/giLX1X

As it's #volunteersweek, we'd like to know whether you'd like to volunteer for DRC and if so, what you'd like to do to help! Please vote and comment below.

As part of #volunteersweek, we're looking for more volunteers to join our happy team here at DRC. Here's just one of our opportunities below, please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested!
https://do-it.org/oppo…/843c9449-7b71-4 13d-aaac-70c0ac998979

As we are in Volunteers Week, it's only right to thank all of DRC's amazing volunteers for all their hard work. We really do appreciate it! #volunteersweek

Not only did the Core Collectives raise a fantastic £112.90 in May for DRC through their art exhibitions, but they are supporting DRC again this week with their annual exhibition in Solihull. Thank you Core Collectives

Do you know anyone with a passion to help disabled people with great writing skills and fundraising experience? We are urgently looking for someone to join our happy fundraising team as a part time Fundraising and Marketing Manager.
As a small charity, we don't have big advertising budgets, but we're desperate to let everyone know about this awesome role! Please can you share this with your networks? This job is flexible and can be home-based so even if you live outside the Midlands, you can still apply.
For more information, please see http://disability.co.uk/fundraising-and-m arketing-manager-r…

We know that power cuts can be particularly worrying if you rely on electricity for medical equipment or if you are elderly, very ill or disabled. That's why through our Western Power Distribution funded Energy Matters programme, we have been supporting people to sign up to the Priority Services Register to help them get help fast when they need it. http://ow.ly/QmH850umekX

Great new project in Lea Village!

We hope you had a lovely Bank Holiday weekend? Just to let you know our office is closed today but we are open as usual from tomorrow.

We have been successful in our bid to become the Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS) Lead Facilitator for the Yardley Constituency. Through the NNS project we will be providing a variety of support to community assets in the Yardley area. If you or someone you know would like more information on the project contact Andrea Maynard on 0303 040 2040 or via drc@disability.co.uk

A great story from BBC News Northern Ireland. Did you know that we provide a number of Employment and Training services at the Disability Resource Centre? If you would like to know more contact the centre on 0303 040 2040
http://ow.ly/z5Wu50uj1rc

Do you struggle with finances? Our Money Wise Programme is designed to help people of all backgrounds increase their financial acuity and knowledge. Topics covered on the course include: long-term planning and budgeting, benefits entitlement, and how to borrow money safely. If you would like to take part contact Robert Chattin on 0303 040 2040.

Amazing! Amon has ambitions to break the world high jump record in para-sport http://ow.ly/bEQK50uggWR

Volunteering is a great way for you to gain work experience and learn new skills. We're looking for reception volunteers at our centre in Kitts Green. For further information on the opportunity visit our Do It page http://ow.ly/bZED50ug9iC

Have you been watching the BBCs #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek programming? http://ow.ly/iTVJ50ugd0t