Charity founder Sam Everard to advise government
Charity founder Sam Everard to advise government - improving the lives of people with disabilities.
R.S.N - Chair - South West ( Regional Stakeholder Network ) The network is charged with being the voice of the disabled community across the country. R.S.N
Sam has contributed to The Disability Action Plan - GOV.UK/Disability Action Plan
Over 1 in 5 people in the UK are disabled.The Disability Action Plan is aiming to tackle the barriers that prevent disabled people from fully benefiting from and engaging in our society & to transform the everyday lives and experiences of disabled people for the better.
Improving the lives of people with disabilities . . .
Sam, from Bournemouth, established SAMEE in 2015 after the condition endometriosis made it impossible for her to work regular hours.
“We work with disabled people with multiple barriers, where self-employment is the only option.
We work with their skills and talents and develop something around what they can do.”
Saying that many people found it impossible to go into a workplace regularly but could work from home successfully or run their own enterprises.
Our main goal is improving the lives of people with disabilities . . .
SAMEE - Has supported many clients in the last year . . .
Among its success stories is Mike Lammas, who lost much of his hearing after an operation to remove a brain tumour and still suffers a permanent migraine.
He had worked as an audio-visual consultant and went on to set up Train AV, which trains people to use AV and digital signage.
Also Sam is an accredited Disability Confident leader in Dorset. “At last, we will have the ear of the government and a formal way to feedback what disabled people in our region really need,” she said.
“This role is crucial to give disabled people a voice that is not only loud and clear but is heard loud and clear on a national level.”
Disability Department
Minister Justin Tomlinson said: “If we are truly to break down the barriers faced by disabled people in everyday life, it’s vital that we listen to their views. Samantha has a wealth of experience, expertise and skills that will help her to tackle the specific issues facing disabled people across South West England.
“I am delighted at the calibre of the successful candidates and looking forward to working with the Regional Stakeholder Network to drive change and improve the lives of disabled people across the country.”
As a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the government is committed to engaging widely with disabled people and their organisations.
University
At Bournemouth University Sam is also studying & researching for a PhD - (Faculty of Seldom Heard Voices)
On the disparity of opportunities, advice & guidance offered to the disabled community
et al : ( Sally, Sukanya, Lee-Ann - 2024 )
Bournemouth University - (Faculty of Seldom Heard Voices)
The BU Research Centre for Seldom Heard Voices brings together academics from across different disciplines including social sciences and social work to engage with marginalised communities and to amplify often excluded or silenced voices.
Our aim is to apply our research to real-world challenges to maximise societal impact.