Disability Legislation News
2022 celebrations
Friday 2nd December 2022 we celebrate the year, passing of the discrimination legislation, International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD) and Karens farewell Click here to down load the slides from the event GDA members meeting - Dec [...]
Cake! come and celebrate Tuesday 4th
all members and supporters are welcome to join us Tuesday 4th October 12:15-12:45pm at Beau Sejour in the concourse by the Sports Hall for cake and celebrations. we are keen to get photo of you all enjoying the moment [...]
Boards for the Legislation campaign
Dear members We are asking you to support the campaign to ensure the discrimination legislation is effective for you (see our post on harmful amendments), please: download the attached boards (choose one that works for you) print it take [...]
Celebrate on the Steps – 28th September
When: 28th September from 8:30 to 9:30 Where: States of Guernsey, St James Street (see Courts access guide) What: Celebration of the Deputies going in to vote The anti-discrimination ordinance is due to come [...]
Songs in the Sunken Garden
When: 28th September 12:30 until 14:30 Lunchtime Concert Aindre Reece-Sheerin Guernsey's foremost baritone will sing a selection of his favourite tunes. This is a fantastic opportunity to see Aindre headline during the lunchtime break of [...]
Members Meeting – 6th September at Les Cotils – Prevention of Discrimination
When: Tuesday 6th September from 6:30 - 8:30 Where: Harry Bound Room, Les Cotils (see access guide Les Cotils Christian Retreat & Conference Centre | AccessAble) What: Prevention of Discrimination The draft Prevention [...]
The Consortium launch
The Disability Alliance, as part of Equality Guernsey, is delighted to announce that it is a member of the Consortium appointed as the joint training provider by the Guernsey Committee for Employment & Social Security (ESS) on the requirements of [...]
Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance Published
A media release from the Committee for Employment and Social Security heralded the next stage of brining in the new Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance. After extensive consultation the Ordinance is due to be considered by the States on 28th [...]
Small Business forum on the discrimination legislation
In partnership with Chamber of Commerce we are running an open forum on the legislation Wednesday 29th June 12-2pm at the Chamber offices. Charities are welcome to register for the event - as small organisations. Please see the link [...]
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion workshop
The GDA is partnering with Equality Guernsey to deliver a workshop on celebrating Equality Diversity and Inclusion. This will take place at Les Cotils 7pm Thursday 26th May. All are welcome. Resources Campaign Outline - final.docx [...]
CGi asks the States to reveal the costs of implementing and running the new anti-discrimination law
STATES PRESSED TO CLARIFY COSTS OF NEW ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW March 16, 2022 by Ian Le Moigne THE Confederation of Guernsey Industry is asking the States to reveal the costs of implementing and running the new anti-discrimination law which are estimated to be around [...]
G4 statement on the discrimination legislation
Business Groups Respond to Request for Consultation G4 business groups have jointly responded to a request for feedback on the Anti-Discrimination Legislation proposals. The Institute of Directors IOD Guernsey International Business Association GIBA Guernsey’s Chamber of Commerce and the Chartered [...]