Disability Awareness Day 2014

THOUSANDS of people flocked to Walton Gardens for Disability Awareness Day 2014 which went global with a link up with India and other events across the world- and warrington-worldwide was there to cover the event.
It is believed to be the world’s largest not for profit, voluntary-led pan-disability exhibition which helps showcase the wide range of support services available locally, regionally and nationally that enable disabled people, carers and families to stay independent.
Principally sponsored by Your Housing Group, the event was entertaining, educational, inspirational and unforgettable.
A huge tented village played host to an estimated 250 exhibitors and around 25,000 visitors made the journey to Warrington from across the UK and beyond to experience DAD 2014.
With a free, accessible park and ride service; a free bus from Warrington Bus Interchange; British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters; trained assistants and a scooter / wheelchair loans service, DAD 2014 was 100 per cent
all-inclusive.
For more information visit the DAD website at www.disabilityawarenessday.org.uk
The big day was a fitting finale to a week comprising a variety of complimentary events.
Event founder and Co-ordinator Dave Thompson MBE DL said: “It is very humbling to hear the interest from across the world about our event -which initially started out as a one-off celebration, but has since become the main event on the disability calendar nationally and now internationally. This is all thanks to a great team of staff, volunteers and supporters aptly named ‘DAD’s Army’. Overall DAD focuses on what disabled people can do – not what we can’t do – and it proves to be a great day out for everyone.”
Dave sent a special welcome message to a similar event taking place across the world including India which can be seen by viewing the video above.