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Campaigns update

Campaigns update. April 2013. Independent Living Fund. Legal challenge Vigil Media coverage. Independent Living Fund. Key points coming out of the legal challenge: More money after 2016 unlikely Narrative of ‘reform’ not ‘cut’ Absence of challenge in Dec 2010 ‘Equity’ argument

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Campaigns update

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  1. Campaigns update April2013

  2. Independent Living Fund • Legal challenge • Vigil • Media coverage

  3. Independent Living Fund Key points coming out of the legal challenge: • More money after 2016 unlikely • Narrative of ‘reform’ not ‘cut’ • Absence of challenge in Dec 2010 • ‘Equity’ argument • Lack of challenge by large disability organisations

  4. Independent Living Fund • Ask for meetings with Ministers and LGA/ADASS • Second campaigns pack • Individuals • DDPOs/Local groups • Research local authority provision • Media around ruling • Film event • UN Convention • RIGHT TO INDEPENDENT LIVING

  5. BSL Campaign • Healthy Deaf Minds • Early Day Motion 1167 • Write to Your MP event – Camden Town Hall, 18th April, 6 – 9pm

  6. Benefit Justice/Anti -Bedroom Tax campaigns Austerity Armageddon – 1st April End of legal aid for welfare Local campaigns

  7. Training • Parliamentary Skills – Portcullis house, 28th May • Details to be confirmed

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