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
GoldStar At GAP
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 order or for more information please follow
this link to view the GoldStar At
GAP page
Newsletter
'GAP Gossip' will now become a feature of the web site. Although the newsletter doesn't appear as often as we would like, it will become available for
many more people.
Please select
this link to download the latest issue in a pdf format.
Annual Report 2005-2006
Following our AGM held on 19/01/2007 we have made our Annual Report
2005-06 available to view or download using this link.
Alternatively, right click the link and select
'Save As' if you are using Internet Explorer,
'Save Target As' for Netscape Navigator and Opera
'Save Link As' for Mozilla Firefox and SeaMonkey.
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.
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.
'Designing to Enable'
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.
GAP's recent AGM saw a number of changes to our Trustee Committee. In stepping down as Chair we would like to thank Frank Lewis for his many years of service in this role. Although Frank is to remain involved as a trustee and in the role of secretary, Barry Coombs and Dawn Ord have now left the organisation and we would like to thank them for their valued contributions to
GAP over the years.
In addition we were sad to hear of the death of a former Trustee in January of this year. Our condolences go to Brian Tear's friends and family.
This page was last updated on 05/02/08
