Special interest groups

Special interest groups at Yearly Meeting Gathering in Bath

by Tara Craig and Roland Carn 8th August 2014

Disability group concerns

The Quaker Disability Equality Group (QDEG) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Sunday 3 August. Afterwards, participants were asked what they wanted from their group.

Some two dozen people were present. Suggestions were wide-ranging, but the key message was that QDEG and its work need to be better known, in order to help more people. Several of those present mentioned that they had not heard of the group before attending Yearly Meeting Gathering.

One Friend, a QDEG committee member, suggested that the group work with children and young people. This could involve engaging those dealing with illness or disability. It could also include raising awareness of disability issues among others, she said.