Disability Awareness Day 2021
Friday 26th March 2021 was the BDDF Disability Awareness Day.
A video of support kindly provided by The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane & Consort Andy Taylor, which sets out why this day is so important.
The Event Video!
A massive THANK YOU to all who were involved in our Disability Awareness Day on 26th March. If you missed the event or want to re-watch any parts just click on the video below to watch again.
The event is 8 hours long so we recommend watching a section at a time!
“In the past I have really enjoyed visiting the various stalls and chatting to some of the amazing people there. Well done for creating a way, despite the restrictions, of raising awareness.’’
‘‘Thank you for all your hard work and enthusiasm. BDDF has been so pro-active and engaged during the pandemic, and has done so much to keep the needs of the disabled at the forefront of our thinking.’’
— The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Cllr Diane Taylor
Schedule for the Day
9am - 9.30am
Introduction to the day
Introduction from Ani Spalding, Chair of BDDF, find out about the work we do at BDDF.
Hear from Maria Miller MP & BDDF Patron, Tony Capon, CEO Basingstoke Voluntary Action (BVA) & watch BDDF awareness videos.
9.30am - 10am
Seated Yoga class with Marzia of Cherry Yoga
Back to basics FREE, mobility improving & mind calming seated Yoga session.
Suitable for all abilities, you just need a hard back chair, comfortable clothing & a drink of water.
10am - 12noon
Helping Hands community Radio (HHCR)
Helping Hands Community Radio will be broadcasting a range of interviews and information to promote awareness of disability.
There are a few ways to listen to the show:
Listen on your mobile or tablet
Download the FREE Tunein App from your App store.
Listen on your Smart Speaker
Simply ask your Amazon Alexa or Google Home to ” Play H H C R “. Your assistant will do the rest!
Listen through your computer
Click on the link below which takes you to the HHCR Website. Click on ‘Listen Live’ at the top of the page.
12noon - 1.30pm
Awareness Day Charity Videos
Your opportunity to watch information from all the Disability Awareness Day participants. These include:
ArtWell Studios
1.30pm - 2pm
Wellness with Lucia
Take time out of your day to relax with Lucia who will share some health & wellbeing tips & techniques.
2pm - 3pm
Friday Tea Break Club
Jan Jack from Laughter-House Comedy Club will introduce our Friday Tea Break Club.
This will not go out as a Live stream, it will be held on Zoom. This is a friendly, safe & fun session for all. We will have chat, quiz & games!
Please come & join us by clicking the link below.
2pm - 3.30pm
Re-run of Charity Videos
Your second opportunity to catch up on the information videos provided by our local charities, all themed around services for people affected by disability, activities to combat social isolation and to tackle mental health issues.
3pm - 3.30pm
Mindful Drawing with ArtWell Studios
Learn how to do a drawing technique that helps to lower anxiety. All you will need is a piece of paper & a sharp pencil. Free & open to all.
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Support videos for better mental health well-being.
Based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), these videos provide you with the help you need with your mental well-being.
4.30pm - 4.45pm
Children’s Relaxation
This section is for the kids! Kath visits Basingstoke schools to teach the children the importance of learning how to relax.
Grab a comfy place, maybe a pillow and blanket, and tune in to learn how to unwind.
4.45pm - 5pm
Final thoughts….
Chairperson of BDDF, Ani Spalding, will close the event.
Also Happening today…
Community Coffee Club for Charities
A virtual networking session open only to charities & groups who have contributed to the day.
A massive thank you to our funders, HM Government in partnership with The National Lottery & The Tesco Community Fund. Without their support this event would not have been possible.
