Disability Awareness Day Sunday 12th July 2009

Disability Awareness Day

"Absolutely inspirational" that's was the expression used by Mark Harper MP Shadow Minister for Disabled People to describe the Northwest Disability Awareness Day when he visited the Team during the build up to DAD 2008, which took place on Sunday 6th July.

Despite the intermittent heavy rain showers and blistering sunshine DAD 2008 was a great success with many of the record number of exhibitors suggesting that the mixed weather actually encouraged the 22,000 visitors to spend time outside and inside the marquees in equal measures.

Experienced exhibitors stated that they had record numbers of contacts with the visitors who have travelled from across the Northwest and UK including Cumbria, North Wales, Merseyside, Manchester and Cheshire as well as further afield- Newcastle, Glasgow, London, Birmingham, Bristol, Kent and Suffolk.

This years event was the showcase of a week of complimentary activites that attracted over 5000 people.

Read all about our wonderful DAD 2008 here.

DAD is an annual independent living exhibition and a family fun day rolled into one. The main aim of the event is to promote independence throughout life and work. The exhibitors at DAD reflect a wide range of support services that help us achieve this aim. DAD is supported by a week of complimentary events, and on the day we have arts, sport and entertainment for everyone.

Would you like to join in the fun? Does your organisation provide support or services for disabled people? Why not share your ideas with our 25,000 visitors who come to our show each year. As an exhibitor you can inform, advise and communicate with all of them, simply register today. Without our generous and public spirited sponsors the show would never take place. Are you a local business looking to contribute to the community? Get in touch today!

The next show is on Sunday 12th July 2009. We look forward to seeing you there!

EXCITING FILM COMPETITION!

So, you’re interested in creative writing and film making, and you have some ideas that could make the basis for a script? Then this is the competition for you!
Check this link for more details

Photos used on this page:

A fun event: Having a laugh at DAD 2007

Lovely little person on a bouncy castle There are lots of fun things for the kids at the show.

A crowd scene from the show The Arts Marquee is always packed as people enjoy the varied programme.