CHAMPIONS IN THE SOUTH WEST
Barnstaple - Mark Harper Unison
I want to become a better informed rep. It looks like this will be a useful course for me.
Bath - Gary Ward Unison
I became a disability champion as I am disabled myself (hearing loss) and at one point in my career my manager really gave me a hard time because of my disability, almost to the point of driving me out of my job. Luckily I discovered that I had more friends and support around me than I realized and managed to swing things around and push for reasonable adjustments.
No one, disabled or not, should have to suffer the victimization I suffered. Because of that I am happy to share my knowledge and become part of someone else's support network if the need arises. My only concern is whether my employer and union will support my request for facility time.
Bridgewater - Alan Phippen NASUWT
I was invited to attend the training course because of my role as Equality Officer for the South West Region. I became a Champion because Disability crosses all sectors of society despite gender, sexuality, race, age or religion. The course has given me more knowledge, insight and understanding of issues affecting all aspects of disability.
Bridport - David Craner Unison
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My disability, which has cost me my job, my tied home, my credit status and my leisure interest is very minor in comparison to what some people have to learn to endure. I have felt very alone in the past and unable to find solutions to the many problems bought about by my disability.
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I have now moved on and I am eager to help others less fortunate than myself. As a qualified Health and Safety Practitioner, I feel that when I have completed the Disability Champions training, I will be able to play an important part in ensuring that we can all work in an environment which meets our individual needs.
Bristol - Clive Davage Unite
I am 48 years old and live in Yeovil. I work for Westland Helicopters in Yeovil. The interest in disability has come from the fact that both my wife and I have had a few health problems over the years and realise one can be "short changed" in all aspects of life unless you put up a fight and know what your rights are.
Education, I believe is the main tool to help people understand how they can help the less fortunate members of our society get a better deal out of life.
It is my hope that I can learn a considerable amount from being a Disability Champion and one of my aims is not to change the world but to make a difference to someone's world.
Bristol - Anita Lyons Unison
Bristol - Geoff Plant Unite
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I currently work for Rolls-Royce-Bristol, who manufactures jet engines for combat planes, ships and helicopters. I am employed, as a Modeller Engineer-producing design and detail definition using Unigraphic Parametric Solid Models Tool on the P.C.
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| I am severely Deaf but can hear well with a hearing aid and have good speech. I am involved with the Deaf CommUnite. Friends have raised a lot of issues regarding inadequacies for disabled people at their workplace, which need to be addressed by their employers. I hate the word 'discrimination', but this is how many disabled people feel when they are treated less favourably and equitably than others in their workplace.
I hope I can fulfil my role as a Disability Champion. My company expresses concern regarding disability issues, which I am proud of. Other companies must follow suit. They must understand the fact of life regarding the disability world and need to learn from previous experiences with them and understanding there are many barriers in the way of this group.
In my spare time, I play lawn green bowls for my local club, County and England for the Deaf. Other than that, I do some DIY and go fishing for a bit of peace and quiet. I also play skittles in the winter too.
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Bristol - Elma Porter Unite
Bristol - Sylvia Simmonds Unison
I first came across the project at the TUC disability conference and word of mouth. I wanted to become a Champion to recognise the ability to be involve and to represent the members and to act as an advocate and provide support and information in the workplace. Why not get involved and share with others!
Bristol - Jo Wilmott PCS
Brixham - Andy Forster PCS
Brockwood - Nick Bailey PCS
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I attended a Disability conference in London in May of 2007 and met some Disability Champions there. I felt encouraged enough to apply for the on line learning course to expand my knowledge of disability issues and use
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that experience to help other people and members of my union. I am enjoying the course very much and I realise there is much to learn.
Cheltenham - Rosslyn Talbot Unite
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I’m currently doing a NEBOSH Course at Gloucester College, but looking to find a course to become a disability champion. I found the Disability champions at work on the TUC Website. I am very interested in doing the course as there are a lot of people that need help and support in the
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workplace. Some companies don't recognise this fact. I have a disability myself and I have had problems myself. I feel the need to help these people by giving them support and the right information they need. My first thoughts are to help people in the workplace and give them the information and support they need to help them with their disability within the workplace.
Chippenham - Rob Kynoch FBU
Exeter - Garry Jacobs CWU
am CWU equality Office for Devon and Somerset Branch, I am on the CWU South West regional Equality committee.
This year I have been elected onto the Disability and special needs advisory committee, which is the national CWU committee for people with disabilities and special needs.
Fairford - Robert Smith Unite
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I’m Robert Smith. I found out about this project through the Union Rep at RAF Fairford. I have a son who is classified disabled and I have had to speak out for him and his needs, to become a Disability Champion I feel is a step on from this. I believe that disabled people should be treated as equals throughout society. |
Helston - Daniel Williams Unison
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I did the course a few years ago and want to do it again as a refresher.
I'm getting used to working on line and recording material. |
Highbridge - Dorothy Fogg Unite
Unite full time officer
Looe - Zoe Pugh GMB
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My name is Zoe Pugh. I work for Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, I am member of GMB. I want to make equality the norm not just pay lip service to it, as I believe many organisations do. I have MS and have met a lot of lip service working for the police I have lots of thoughts, I am looking forward to learning as much as I can, and then putting my gained knowledge into action. A long battle ahead but an end to discrimination is my goal. |
Okehampton - Rebecca Richards-Mole Unite
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My name is Rebecca Richards-Mole. I am employed as a mentor and work in
the voluntary sector. My workplace employs very few disabled workers and
is not unionised. I feel this in itself is a very good reason why I should
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| I am currently a staff association representative. I have been political
and an activist all of my adult life. i have been a member of the Labour
Party since 1992. I am currently the chair of the constituency. In 1994 I
was awarded a trade union scholarship and spent a year in Oxford studying
for a diploma at Ruskin College. I then went to Keele University and read
Industrial Relations. I have been a waitress, a bar assistant, a cleaner,
a trade union researcher, an industrial relations advisor, a civil servant,
a student union president and am currently a mentor.
Three years ago I became disabled. I lost my job and at the time I felt
that I had lost my liberty. I do not consider my impairment to be
disabling but I do consider society to be disabling. I am keen to offer
support and guidance to both employers and employees it is crucial that we
all know our obligations and our rights. I am enthusiastic about the
prospect of undertaking some training. In three years out of the workplace
I lost a lot of confidence and knowledge. I am certain that I can abide
and promote the 10 golden rules of a disability champion. In fact I would
be very proud to do so.
Plymouth - Mandy Dewdney CWU
I want to make sure that disabled workforce get everything they should and are not discriminated against. I'm really looking forward to the course, just hope I am not too busy to complete it
Plymouth - Maree Gibbins Unite
I became a Champion because I am interested in people with disabilities as I am myself disabled and cannot go out unless I'm in a wheelchair or an electric scooter so I wanted to know all about the law and as a senior union representative I can help a disabled people where I've work. I'm not quite sure how to work myself round the Internet I'm usually very good with the Internet but this course is challenging me I'm never sure where to go!
Quedgeley - Barbara Peacock USDAW
I want to learn more about disability in the workplace, and also I think that if one of your team of reps.has experience in this field, you are able to offer better advice to your members. You become better organised. I am really looking forward to the course. I have alot to learn and am very lucky to have disabled people to teach me.
Redruth - Steve Richards CWU
Swindon - Joanne Robinson Unison
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Swindon - Adrian Robinson Unison
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Taunton - David Northey TSSA
Taunton - Caroline Chapman
My name is Caroline Chapman. I have worked as a receptionist on the maternity unit at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton for three years. I first became involved with the union through my partner who is also an Unite representative. I am disabled myself, I have spina bifida and hydrocephalus, which I believe gives me a slight advantage to be a disability champion. I believe in equal rights for all and this definitely includes disabled people. I first heard of disabilty champions when my partner asked about a disability issue i.e benefits and was there anyone within the union to help with such matters, nobody knew of anyone. We then attended another meeting and the subject came up again and hence here I am ready to help you.
Taunton - Terry Chapman Unite
Taunton - Roger Tyson Unison
Thornbury - Karen Cole Unite
Unite full time officer
Tirleyy - Christine Starling Unite
Unite full time officer
Weston-Super-Mare - Jenny Stephens PCS
- Steven Gallin Unison
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