Welcome to BRIL!
About
Bristol Reclaiming Independent Living (BRIL)
BRIL is a community group run by and for Disabled people, neurodivergent people, people living with chronic illness and people who experience mental distress.
Our aims are to :
- Campaign for equality and inclusion for all Disabled people.
- To promote the principle of ‘Independent Living’ for all.
- To provide peer-support.
BRIL defines Independent Living as:
- The right to live in the community
- Being free from segregation and isolation
- Having choice and control over our lives, on an equal basis to other people
- Having access to support and personal assistance that meets our needs.
BRIL defines peer support as way of:
- Sharing experiences
- Recognising and respecting our differences
- Being connected to others
- Having choice and control
- Showing solidarity.
Blog
Press Release: Coalition of Disabled People’s Organisations warns that further austerity cuts will cause untold misery and many deaths
Austerity is the problem, not the answer Reposted from Inclusion London, 14th November 2022 What: A coalition of Disabled people’s organisations has warned that further austerity cuts will cause untold misery and many deaths. The Disabled People’s Organisations Forum, a group of 40 Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs), believes any further public spending cuts will once again …
News from Job Network Bristol
As you may know, ‘Job Network Bristol’ is a community-based project run by Disabled people and other people who face barriers to finding work. For a few years, they have been running free drop-in sessions for people to learn to use computers, get support, and have access to the internet. The group is also a …
Protestors call for Bristol City Council to meet the rights of Disabled people
Press release – Wednesday 2nd March On Wednesday 2nd March, Bristol City Council will meet to agree a new budget. The proposed budget includes over £11 million of cuts to social care. This will have devastating consequences for disabled and older people in the city. Members of Bristol Reclaiming Independent Living (BRIL) explain that without …
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