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New Highlight Report Released
The States of Guernsey has produced highlight reports to let everyone know how the Disability and Inclusion Programme is progressing. One report is an Easy Read report which is designed for anyone to read. the second is a more [...]
Only the Beginning
I asked Rob Platts MBE, one of our Founders, about his feelings on the start of the Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance on 1st October 2023 and this was his view. Only the Beginning Back in 2008, I [...]
2023 Questionnaire
What is the Future of the GDA? What does the future of the Guernsey Disability Alliance look like? What should we start, stop or continue? These are the opening questions in the new questionnaire that was launched at [...]
Guernsey Airport Travel Guide
Guernsey Ports, in conjunction with Autism Guernsey, have produced a new information leaflet for travellers which will assist when planning a journey by plane. A copy will be available at the airport customer service desk. You can also access [...]
Passing of the Discrimination Legislation
Deadline: 1st October 2023 Celebrating the passing of the Discrimination Legislation Cake and celebration party - Tuesday 4th October 2022 Cake and celebration party [...]
Discrimination Legislation – Amendments
The final vote for the Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance was made by the States on 30th September, 2022. The Ordinance was approved. The vote was recorded, and you can see how your deputies voted by clicking the button [...]
GDA 15 years campaigning – 27th September 2022
On the 27th September 2022 the GDA will have been campaigning for 15 years for equality of opportunity for persons with disabilities and carers Although this isn't really something to celebrate (its taken that long to try and get [...]
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 [...]
New Disability Alliance brand
Following our meeting with members and board meetings on our Strategic review we have decided to merge its 3 brands: GDA We All Matter,Eh? Access for All This will support our move to a more streamlined brand, reduced costs [...]
Purple Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Join us for Purple Tuesday 2021. We have two events planned this year: Top Tips breakfast - improving the customer experience - Digital Greenhouse from 8:45am Leadership panel - supporting businesses to access the purple pound worth £274m - [...]
Discrimination Legislation FAQ’s and Information Sheets
Over the last few months the GDA and Equality Guernsey have met with a number of business groups, organisations, deputies and influencers to gain a better understanding of the support they are looking for in relation to the impending [...]
A summary of changes made to policy proposals in response to consultation feedback
There were significant changes to the Discrimination Legislation proposals over its proposal life time. The original 'Strawman' was drafted (best practice) A consultation with key stakeholders Draft technical policy proposals were drawn up The ESS Committee consulted widely on [...]