Local groups invited to join Birmingham Disability Network

To participate in Birmingham's independent, professional Disability Network.

OUTLINE OF MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

The Birmingham Disability Network invites application for membership in two categories.

1. FULL MEMBERSHIP is open to Third Sector organisations or groups that meet ALL the criteria below:

•They are based in Birmingham

•They are properly constituted

•They have a good track record in supporting, representing and providing services to disabled people in Birmingham

•They have systems in place to communicate and consult with their service users.

2. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP is open to Third Sector organisations or groups that meet SOME BUT NOT ALL of the criteria for full membership listed above.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS


Membership benefits include:

•Being part of a professional, independent Network and brand representing disability issues in Birmingham which is recognised as such by the public sector

•Access to infrastructure and capacity building support for smaller organisations

•Access to timely policy and news briefings on disability issues

•Access to information and advice

•Publication in a Directory of member organisations and free publicity on the website

•Access to peer group support and time banking

•Opportunity to raise issues and express views

•Opportunity to consult with public sector organisations and statutory service providers

•Opportunity to influence their policies, procedures and decision making

•Opportunity to work in partnership on commissioning and tendering.
 
Visit the BDN website to find out more about membership