Known as SCAN, we are an Independent Voluntary Organisation formed in 1992, that supports people with disabilities who have accessibility difficulties with transport, the outdoor environment, buildings and facilities in Spelthorne. Our founding members were instrumental in the development of
Our members are volunteers representing the views of people with disabilities on matters of accessibility to transport, the outdoor environment, buildings and facilities in Spelthorne.
Since 2007 we have supported the Spelthorne Physical, Sensory and Cognitive Disabilities Forum and we hold quarterly meetings with representatives of various service providers and other Surrey wide forums and groups. Please contact SCAN for 'Log-In' details if you would like to join us for our next meeting.
Our Informative Monthly Newsletter About Disability Issues is distributed around the Borough of Spelthorne, in printed booklet format, for Those In The Local Community Who are Unable to Use A Computer or Electronic Device to Access The Internet. Electronic copies are also distributed via email to organisations and Councillors across the Borough and the County of Surrey.
New funding has now been received from the Local Spelthorne Community Fund that is being administered by Community Foundation for Surrey with additional funding fromSpelthorne Borough Council from within their Revenue Grant programme and funds allocated to Councillors under their Better Neighbourhood Grant Programme
We currently hold Hybrid meetings where people can attend 'in person' at the Goddard meeting room at the council offices and via Zoom. Details for joining the meetings can be obtained by contacting info@spelthorneaccess.org.uk or by visiting our webpage www.spelthorneaccess.org.uk/news/scan-news/spscd-forum/
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