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Manchester Disabled People’s Project
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The Manchester Disabled People’s Project is run by the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP) to promote the full inclusion of disabled people in Manchester.
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LGBTQIA+ Group
Thursday 17 July 2025
6.30pm to 8pm
Online in Zoom
Drop in: come when you can, leave as needed.
Captions available
For BSL interpreters book asap!

Scan the QR code to book, or email kayla@gmcdp.com or text/call Kayla on 07367755691
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People. LGBTQIA+ Group, Thursday 17 July 2025, 6.30pm to 8pm. Drop in: come when you can, leave as needed. Online in Zoom. Captions available. For BSL interpreters book asap! Scan the QR code to book, or email kayla@gmcdp.com or text/call 07367755691
July 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Social Evening
Friday 25 July 2025 - 6.30 - 10pm
International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Manchester City Centre
Eat, drink and be merry
(includes an ‘open mic’ part of the evening)
BSL Interpreters booked
Scan the QR code to book, or email events@gmcdp.com or text/call Kayla on 07367755691
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People. Friday 25 July 2025 - 6.30 - 10pm. International Anthony Burgess Foundation Manchester City Centre. Eat, drink and be merry (includes an ‘open mic’ part of the evening). BSL Interpreters booked. Scan the QR code to book, or email kayla@gmcdp.com or text/call 07367755691
July 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Benefits Tips Social
Wed 16 July 2025, 6-9pm
Online and at The Proud Place, M1 7HB
Personalised tips
Enjoy a meal together (in person only)
A creative activity to de-stress
BSL Interpreters booked
Scan the QR code to book, or email events@gmcdp.com or text/call Kayla on 07367755691
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People. Disability Pride: Benefits Tips Social. Wednesday 16 July 2025, 6-9pm Online and at The Proud Place, Manchester M1 7HB. Go through personalised tips for disability benefits. Enjoy a meal together (in person only). Finish the evening with a creative activity to de-stress. BSL Interpreters booked. Scan the QR code to book, or email kayla@gmcdp.com or text/call 07367755691
July 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Tuesday Online Coffee Meetings
15, 22 and 29 July, 12.45pm to 3pm
29 July includes tech chat 2-3pm
Online via Zoom
Drop in - come when you can
Captions available
BSL interpreters available (notice required)
Scan the QR code to book, or email events@gmcdp.com or text/call Kayla on 07367755691
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People. Tuesday Online Coffee Meetings, 01, 08, 15, 22 and 29 July, 12.45pm to 3pm 29 July includes technology chat 2-3pm. Online via Zoom, with a 15-minute break. Drop in - come when you can, leave when you need. Captions available. BSL interpreters available (notice required). Scan the QR code to book, or email kayla@gmcdp.com or text/call 07367755691
July 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Disability Pride Let’s Dance
12 - 4pm, Saturday 19 July 2025
Scan the QR code to book, or email events@gmcdp.com or text/call Kayla on 07367755691
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People. Disability Pride Let’s Dance. 12 - 4pm, Saturday 19 July 2025. Scan the QR code to book, or email kayla@gmcdp.com or text/call 07367755691
July 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Disability Pride Let’s Dance
12 - 4pm, Saturday 19 July 2025
People’s History Museum, Manchester
Professional Dance performance and inclusive dance workshop
Meal included
BSL Interpreters booked
Scan the QR code to book, or email events@gmcdp.com or text/call Kayla on 07367755691
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People. Disability Pride Let’s Dance. 12 - 4pm, Saturday 19 July 2025. People’s History Museum, Manchester. Professional Dance performance and inclusive dance workshop. Meal included. BSL Interpreters booked. Scan the QR code to book, or email kayla@gmcdp.com or text/call 07367755691
July 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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What we offer:
A free ticket (and PAs)
BSL Interpreting
Someone to meet you or your own PA
Info pack with photos & directions
Free refreshments*
(Wheelchair) taxis / travel costs*
Ask for access…
*Limits apply

Scan the QR code to book, or email events@gmcdp.com or text/call Kayla on 07367755691
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People. We offer free tickets, BSL interpreting, someone to meet you or a PA, an information pack with photos and directions, free refreshments* and wheelchair taxi or travel costs*. *Limits apply. Ask for other support. Scan the QR code to book, or email kayla@gmcdp.com or text/call 07367755691
July 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Tuesday Coffee Meetings
12.45pm to 3pm
Online via Zoom
Drop in - come when you can
Captions available
BSL interpreters available (notice required)
Our host in July is GMCDP’s Chair, Dennis Queen
Scan the QR code to book, or email events@gmcdp.com or text/call Kayla on 07367755691
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People. We offer free tickets, BSL interpreting, someone to meet you or a PA, an information pack with photos and directions, free refreshments* and wheelchair taxi or travel costs*. *Limits apply. Ask for other support. Scan the QR code to book, or email kayla@gmcdp.com or text/call 07367755691
July 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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We’re hiring!
Sessional Project Worker
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 31 July
Do you understand the social model of disability?
Do you have strong communication skills?
Do you have experience of facilitating groups?
Can you run accessible events?
Enquiries: kayla@gmcdp.com, 07367 755 691
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People. Sessional Project Worker. Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 31 July. Do you understand the social model of disability? Do you have strong communication skills? Do you have experience of facilitating groups? Can you run accessible events? Help run the Manchester Disabled People’s Project Scan the QR code for more information, or email kayla@gmcdp.com or text/call 07367755691
July 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM