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Welcome to the new-look web site

We are currently upgrading the accessibility and increasing the information and facilities. Please bear with us for a short while if the information you are seeking is not available immediately.

New Facilities

This is where to come for the latest news and events. It will be regularly updated with the latest goings-on at Gateshead Access Panel and beyond and we have also introduced a 'Community Page' where you can post information from your own organisation. We always welcome suggestions from visitors on how to improve the site, especially if they are to do with usability or accessibility. So if you have any ideas or problems just e-mail steve@access-gateshead.org.uk




Advice Information and Support Service


Our new Advice, Information and Support Service is now up and running. The service, organised by disabled volunteers who are supported by GAP workers, offers support to disabled people and their carers in their dealings with for example Social Services, housing, transport and education.

Please select this link to go to the Advice Information and Support Service page.

GoldStar At GAP


Practice to Include manual We at GAP are pleased to announce the launch of our good practice manual on the recruitment and support of disabled people in volunteering opportunities. 'Practice to Include' is available now!

To download, order or for more information please follow this link to view the GoldStar At GAP page

'Designing to Enable'


Picture of Book and CD We are still struggling to get the updated version finished and out there. If you are one of the inquirers who want a copy of the new book please be patient a little while longer. We have your details and hopefully it won't be too long. There are still CD versions of the original book available but no hard copies.

Accessible Web and Media Design


Gateshead Access Panel now provide accessible web site design services. Despite the introduction of the DDA, the majority of web sites are inaccessible to many disabled people. Don't be caught out. Your organisation or company could be the next one in court!

For more information contact Steve at steve@access-gateshead.org.uk

Adult Learning Opportunities


Are you disabled? Thinking about learning something new but don't know where to start?

At Gateshead Access Panel we can help you to:

  • Decide which course you would like to try.
  • Find out where the courses are held.

To find out more, please select our Volunteer link for contact details.

'Ultimate GoldStar Party'


Jimmy and Davey

A big thank you to all those who attended and contributed to the 'Ultimate GoldStar Party' held on the 24th March and helped to make the project such a success.


For more information please follow this link to view the GoldStar At GAP pages.


This page was last updated on 26/05/09
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