EDCM resources

Links to EDCM's campaign materials and reports - all in one place!

Participation Resources


EDCM in partnership with Making Ourselves Heard has undertaken three projects with disabled young people to find out about issues that are important to them.

Disabled children's manifesto for changeDisabled children's manifesto for change cover
The ‘Disabled children’s manifesto for change’ is a resource launched in 2009 that sets out what disabled children and young people want the next government to do for them.  Resources available:

- The full manifesto booklet [PDF 2.41MB]
- An accessible version of the manifesto [PDF 499KB]
- An Awareness Raising Tool [PDF 828KB]
- Film clips of young people
- EDCM's policy recommendations [PDF 126KB]
- A summary of questions for MPs [PDF 141KB]

Going Places! Going Places!
‘Going Places!’ was launched in 2008 and sets out what disabled children and young people think about the play and leisure opportunities available to them and what needs to change to improve them.  Resources available:

- The full ‘Going Places!’ booklet [PDF 753KB]
- The 'Going Places!' campaign tool [PDF 276KB]
- An accessible version of 'Going Places!' [PDF 1.72MB]
- A DVD of disabled young people talking about their experiences of having things to do and places to go


'If I could change one thing...'
If I could change one thing...The ‘If I could change one thing…’ booklets were launched in 2007. Disabled children, young people and their parents were asked ‘If you were Prime Minister for the day, and could change one thing, what would it be?'.  Their answers are set out in a number of booklets. Resources available:

- Children and young people's views [PDF 1.71MB]
- Parents' views [PDF 644KB]
- A general summary [PDF 590KB]
- An accessible version [PDF 379KB]
- A DVD of young people

 

EDCM National Campaign Briefings


No going back!
No going back! Parents' expectations of short breaks
This report published in July 2010 is the second of three annual reports charting parents' experiences of short breaks over the course of the Aiming High for Disabled Children programme.

Download the full report here [PDF 988KB]

Disabled Children: An agenda for the new governmentDisabled Children: Agenda for the New Government
This campaign briefing sets out the challenges that disabled children and their families face as we gain a new Government.

Download the briefing here [PDF 824 KB]
View the accompanying statement of support from the disabled children's sector here.

nef reportThe Social and Economic Value of Short Breaks
A report commissioned by Action for Children and EDCM and published by nef consulting in December 2009, showing that that substantial cost savings can be made to the State through sustained funding for short breaks for disabled children and their families.

Download the full report here [PDF 231KB]
Download the policy briefing here [PDF 208KB]


Disabled children and healthDisabled Children and Health

A campaign briefing launched in June 2009 setting out the experiences of disabled children and their families in relation to health services.  It includes policy recommendations for Primary Care Trusts and the Department of Health.

Download the briefing here [PDF 417KB]

 

Aiming High for Disabled Children supporter briefing
A briefing document (last updated April 2009) for EDCM supporters on the Aiming High for Disabled Children programme. (England only)

Download the briefing here [PDF 198KB]

Short Breaks Tracking Interim Report
A report published in April 2009 which highlights the interim findings from an EDCM research project evaluating the impact of the Aiming High for Disabled Children short breaks programme on the lives of disabled children and their families.

Download the report here [PDF 225KB]

Disabled children and housingDisabled Children and Housing
A campaign briefing launched in 2008 supported by evidence from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The briefing shows that families with disabled children may be the worst housed families in Britain and makes recommendations for change.

Download the briefing here [PDF 171KB]


Disabled children and child poverty
Disabled children and child poverty


A campaign briefing launched in 2007 setting out the evidence that shows disabled children are more likely to live in poverty than other children. The briefing includes recommendations for change.

Download the briefing here [PDF 128KB]

Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Between a rock and a hard place

A campaign briefing launched in 2006 which sets out the challenges parents face accessing childcare for disabled children.

Download the briefing here [PDF 315KB]
Download the flyer here [PDF 176KB]




Posters


Inclusion charterThe Inclusion Charter

An A2-sized poster produced in partnership with Children and Young People Now magazine, promoting key principles of inclusion. An excellent resource to display in inclusive settings.

Download here [PDF 391KB]

Top Tips for Participation

Top Tips for Participation

An A2-sized poster produced by Making Ourselves Heard and Participation Works in partnership with young people from Generate UK and 1Voice.

Download here [PDF 483KB]


Local Engagement and Campaigning


Making Disabled Children Matter Locally 2010
A guide for supporters on campaigning to make disabled children and their families a priority for their local authority, primary care trust, local councillors and MP.  This includes practical tools on:

- Getting your Local Authority and Primary Care Trust to sign EDCM's Charter
- Know your rights’ - information for parents and disabled children about their rights to education, children’s services, transition, health and participation
- ‘Challenging local cuts’ – a series of actions that campaigners can take to question and challenge the loss of local disabled children’s services; and
- ‘Lobbying your local area’ – tips on influencing local decision makers to get your message heard.

Download the Making Disabled Children Matter Locally guide here [PDF 82KB]

Local Authority CharterLocal Authority Charter (updated January 2010)

This Charter sets out key commitments for disabled children and young people that each Local Authority can sign up to.

- Download the Local Authority Charter [PDF 336KB]
- Download the Local Authority Charter - accessible version [PDF 127KB]
- Download the briefing for supporters on Local Authority Charter [PDF 407KB]
- Download the Joint Primary Care Trust and Local Authority Charter [PDF 652KB]

PC CharterPrimary Care Trust Charter (updated January 2010)

This Charter sets out key commitments for disabled children and young people that each Primary Care Trust can sign up to.

- Download the Primary Care Trust Charter [PDF 335KB]
- Download the Primary Care Trust Charter - accessible version [PDF 136KB]
- Download the briefing for supporters on Primary Care Trust Charter [PDF 381KB]
- Download the Joint Primary Care Trust and Local Authority Charter [PDF 652KB]


Here are some resources to support you to campaign locally:

 

Parliamentary

 

Influencing for Impact front coverInfluencing for Impact: a guide to influencing policy and politicians for the disabled children’s voluntary sector (March 2010)
A guide for professionals within the disabled children’s voluntary sector. Influencing for Impact gives advice on how to use a wide range of campaigning tools. It also provides guidance on working with specific individuals and political groups.

Children and Young Persons Act 2008 - EDCM supporter briefing [PDF 303KB]

Parliamentary hearings on services for disabled children (October 2006)
• Full report [PDF 247KB]
• Summary report [PDF 95KB]


EDCM information leaflets

Summary leaflets about EDCM – ideal for distributing at conferences and events:

• General leaflet [PDF 1.53MB]
• Accessible version [PDF 157KB]

If you would like hard copies of any of our resources, please contact us.

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