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Warrington Disability Partnership
Warrington Disability Partnership (WDP) is an independent, user led Social Enterprise committed to valuing everyone's life skills, experience and individuality to enable positive change. 01925 240064 We actively promote independent living by providing information on peer counselling, housing, equipment, personal assistance, transport, access, employment, education, training and other services.
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STOP PRESS
WDP Volunteers gave
Rail Breakthrough
Rail travellers can now use Warrington Central Station after major refurbishment works included passenger lifts on the east- and west-bound tracks. WDP Chairman Dave Thompson recalls one horrendous journey where he was forced to use a mail cart due to access difficulties when returning from Nottingham to Warrington. Dave praised the efforts of Euro MP Brian Simpson and the team from First TransPennine Express. Sponsored Cycle Ride A team of 5 people will be attempting to complete the 62 mile bike ride from Manchester to Blackpool on Sunday 13th July. The team are all collecting sponsorships for Warrington Disability Partnership in aid of a new fully wheelchair accessible caravan. Anyone interested in sponsoring the team, please donate here, or contact Warrington Disability Partnership on 01925 240064. Disability Awareness Day - Sunday 6th July 2008 DAD is an annual independent living exhibition and a family fun day rolled into one organised by WDP. 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. See www.disabilityawarenessday.org.uk for more details. Casino Night May 16th 2008.
Warrington Disability Partnership's (WDP) Black-Tie Charity Casino Night, held on Friday 16th May, was a resounding success, helping to raise almost £4,000 to help support their services in the local communities. Read more about Casino Night
We have been awarded with £922,055 from the Big Lottery Community Assets Fund. Find out more about this fantasic news for the people of Warrington Fancy Fishing?
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