Disabled people in the north of the county are set to get more help to live independently from a newly-established group.
A new group called Open Roads, which is hoping to receive charity status soon, has been set up in Wellingborough to challenge the perception of disability.
The group hopes to create an independent living centre for disabled people in the north of the county, to give them the help they need to live independently and have control over their own lives.
The charity was launched on Tuesday and held a special event at Wellingborough School to mark the occasion.
Liz Elphick, from Open Roads, said: "Open Roads wants to change the approach to disability.
"In a nutshell, it's a group of people who have had experience of disability, some are disabled and they are frustrated with the services currently out there in the local area for independent living.
"Open Roads' long-term aim is to provide an independent living centre where people can come with their carers and families and get support, information and counselling and there will also be businesses run from the centre by people with disabilities.
"It's about empowering people who are disabled or have recently become disabled to be independent and have more control over their life."
She said Open Roads was still in its early stages but volunteers would be needed to help out in the future.
Another member of Open Roads, Julius Ladwig, said: "Open Roads was formed out of a desire for positive engagement with society and our communities.
"We are not disabled, just differently abled people with different needs and different views of the world.
"Our approach is to develop sustainable facilities and services for adults and children."
For more information about Open Roads call 0208 1441223 or email info@openroads.org.uk
The group hopes to create an independent living centre for disabled people in the north of the county, to give them the help they need to live independently and have control over their own lives.
The charity was launched on Tuesday and held a special event at Wellingborough School to mark the occasion.
Liz Elphick, from Open Roads, said: "Open Roads wants to change the approach to disability.
"In a nutshell, it's a group of people who have had experience of disability, some are disabled and they are frustrated with the services currently out there in the local area for independent living.
"Open Roads' long-term aim is to provide an independent living centre where people can come with their carers and families and get support, information and counselling and there will also be businesses run from the centre by people with disabilities.
"It's about empowering people who are disabled or have recently become disabled to be independent and have more control over their life."
She said Open Roads was still in its early stages but volunteers would be needed to help out in the future.
Another member of Open Roads, Julius Ladwig, said: "Open Roads was formed out of a desire for positive engagement with society and our communities.
"We are not disabled, just differently abled people with different needs and different views of the world.
"Our approach is to develop sustainable facilities and services for adults and children."
For more information about Open Roads call 0208 1441223 or email info@openroads.org.uk
Evening Telegraph, 9th April 2009
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