Norfolk’s young disabled people building Lego wall of Solidarity

May 14, 2010 - PRLog -- The group is inviting individuals and companies to ‘buy a brick’ (or two) in their Lego wall and add their name, message or logo in support of NCODP’s Disabled Pride event.

The completed wall will be seen in The Forum, Norwich at Disability Pride on the 5th June, an event which aims to celebrate diversity, the lives of disabled people and reject the negative stereotypes which exist.  

The Youth Forum have received support from John Lewis Norwich and Lego themselves, both donating boxes of Lego and Duplo for this unique cause.

Anyone wishing to purchase a brick can contact Caroline Golding, Youth Forum coordinator at NCODP, on 01508 491217 and caroline.golding@ncodp.org.uk or download an order form from http://www.ncodp.org.uk/lego-wall-solidarity.

NCODP’s Youth Forum Lego Wall can also be seen at the Castle Mall, Norwich all day on Thursday 27th May. NCODP will have a stand, located near the information kiosk on the first floor, where members of the public can purchase bricks as well as learn more about Disability Pride and the Youth Forum.
For those attending Disability Pride in June, the wall will be available for them to add their message on the day.

There is still a need for bricks, if any company or individual would like to donate Lego or Duplo bricks to help this unique approach to campaigning and fund raising, they can contact Caroline Golding, Youth Forum coordinator at NCODP on 01508 491217 or caroline.golding@ncodp.org.uk.

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Disability Pride will see a whole day of activities, performances and celebrations at The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk on 5th June 2010.

Disability Pride is about celebrating disabled people’s identity and community. It is about showcasing talent, achievements and successes in arts, culture, sport and music.

Disability Pride is for anyone and everyone who considers themselves to be a disabled person; be it through mental health, physical and sensory impairments, learning disability or any other kind of long term condition.

Anyone wishing for more information regarding Disability Pride can contact Ann Young on 01508 491218 or ann.young@ncodp.org.uk.

Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People’s Youth Forum is for any young disabled person in Norfolk aged 14-25.
The Youth Forum supports young disabled people to stand up for their rights and tackle the barriers which prevent them being fully included in society.
The group meets fortnightly providing an opportunity for young disabled people to get together and discuss the issues that are important to them, it is also a good place to make friends and have fun.

Anyone wishing for more information regarding NCODP's Youth Forum can contact Caroline Golding, Youth Forum coordinator on 01508 491217 or caroline.golding@ncodp.org.uk.

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The Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People (NCODP) is a human-rights group controlled by disabled people and their organisations. They organise and take part in campaigns and run services that promote social equality and dignity for all disabled people.

The NCODP regards having an impairment as a normal part of being human. Disability results from people with impairments being excluded by physical and social barriers and negative attitudes. Their main task is to challenge the many forms of discrimination created by these barriers and attitudes.

The NCODP believes that disabled people must take the leading role in decisions that affect their lives both locally and as part of the national and international disability movements in which the NCODP plays an active part. There must be “Nothing about us without us.”