What is this service?
Working for systems change
We want to remove the systemic barriers that Disabled people experience every day - the attitudinal barriers, the physical barriers, the communication and information barriers. These are the barriers that disable us, that oppress and exclude us.
The oppression, exclusion and discrimination people with impairments face is not an inevitable consequence of having an impairment, but is caused instead by the way society is run and organised.
We work to influence people who hold power and make decisions in order to end Disabled people’s exclusion and oppression and to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as non-disabled people.
We have provided peer-led services in Lambeth since 1984.
Our current services include:
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Advocacy, both statutory and non-statutory
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Direct payments support, peer support and training for employers
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Sport and social activities for Disabled people
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Enabling members to influence and campaign on issues that are important to them
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Supporting Disabled Lambeth residents to have their say and get involved in decisions made about our borough and in local organisations
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Advice on Welfare Benefits issues (this service is currently closed while we recruit)
Good to know
- Cost: Free
- Signing up:
Becoming a dasl member gives you an opportunity to become part of our amazing community of Disabled people, have your voice heard on issues that affect you and others in Lambeth and find opportunities to gain new skills, learn new things and fulfil your potential.
Best of all, it’s FREE!
Benefits of becoming a dasl member include:
* Share your experiences and shape services
* Join our local campaigns and make a difference
* Find our about volunteering, jobs and training
* Receive regular updates on what’s happening at dasl, in Lambeth and beyond
* Attend our Annual General Meeting
* Vote for our management committee, and become a member of the committee
* Receive invitations to events
* Attend regular member meetings
* Find valuable peer support from Disabled people with lived experience
* Connect with local community groups