Adviser for Members with Disabilities

• Acts as an Adviser to the County Commissioner, on matters of disability.
• Assists the Training Team, to enable disability awareness to be included in trainings.
• Facilitates information to the County and the Region.
• Offers advice, support and encouragement to Guiders working with girls with a disability or with a disability themselves, to enable every one to achieve their potential within Girlguiding.
• Encourages everyone in Girlguiding Bristol & South Glos. to understand the need for equal opportunities for members with disabilities or other needs and to support and encourage the individual and her family in achieving this.

What is classed as a disability?

Within the Guiding Association all medical conditions are considered as a disability to ensure we are covered by insurance.

Disability/Medical Condition Census Form – this should be completed every year alongside the main Census Form. The form should be completed for Girls and Guiders with a disability/medical condition. At the bottom of the form there is a section you can complete if you require assistance/advice. If you do, please complete the form with your contact details.

When a girl joins your unit with a disability or medical condition you can contact the Members with Disabilities Adviser for help via email.

Disability Activity Box

Within the County there is a Disability Activity Box available for any Unit to use. It contains equipment to aid the girls understanding of disability. There are activity sheets and the You & Me Challenge to give you ideas on how to use the equipment.

Items in Disability Awareness Box

• 3 Blindfolds
• 2 Dice
• Tape Measure (Braille)
• Sling
• Spiked Chopping Board
• Shaped Plate
• Plate Surround
• Knife
• Folk
• Spoon-Cum-Fork
• Beaker
• Writing Frame
• Non-Slip Mat
• Nail Brush
• Braille Sheets. (Please return to plastic sleeve)
• Button Code Card & Buttons. (16 coloured buttons)
• Talking Timer
• Coin Holder Pack (4 Items)
• Talking Tins
• Mixed Coloured Bumps 2 packs (please do not take bumps off strips)
• Wallet with 2 Signature Guards and 2 Note Checkers
• Envelope Guide
• Jig Saw
• Set of Finger Selling Cards (32)

There is a £1 charge to help towards the cost of replacements
PLEASE CHECK THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX BEFORE AND AFTER USE.

Any Unit wishing to borrow the Activity Box should contact the Members with Disabilities Adviser at least 2 weeks in advance.

Events

Region is hoping to organise a Centenary Camp for those girls not able to attend the 24hr Centenary Camp at Foxlease. We are currently looking for a suitable venue and volunteers to assist with organising activities, buddying girls and many other jobs. If anyone is interested in assisting with this Camp or knows a suitable venue within the Region, please contact the Members with Disabilities Adviser.

For further information please contact admin@girlguidingbsg.org.uk