Dear all,
There were some significant imputing errors in the message I sent
yesterday, so to avoid confusion, please see below a corrected version.
>
With apologies for cross-posting, please see below a copy of a press
> release which has been forwarded to me.
>
> As you may know, this Centre for Independent Living (which provides
> services run by Disabled People for Disabled People) is under threat of
> closure because funds have been withdrawn by Lambeth Borough Council in
> South London.
>
> The Disability Movement has fought hard over decades to establish such
> resources, run and controlled by the community. This is a winable battle
> provided that the CIL gets the support it needs.
>
> * Please send messages of support by e-mail, fax, post or by telephone,
direct to the CIL.
>
> * Please send donations, to the campaign, made payable to "Lambeth CIL".
>
> * If you live, study or work near to the CIL, please go down and visit
the occupation, to see what is going on; to give moral and practical
support.
>
> Thank you in advance for anything you are able to do to assist this
> important campaign.
>
LAMBETH CIL CONTACT DETAILS
>
Address:
> Lambeth CIL,
> 1 Barstow Crescent,
> Palace Road,
> London,
> SW2 3NS.
>
> Telephone: 0181 671 8892
> Fax: 0181 671 9078
>
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> Mike Higgins
> (in a personal capacity)
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
> PRESS RELEASE
>
> THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES…
>
> Disabled People are DUG IN and take to the Streets
>
> The working occupation of Lambeth Centre for Independent Living (CIL) is
> now entering its third week and gaining strength. Lambeth CIL has been
> occupied since 1/2/99 following Lambeth Council's decision to axe
funding.
>
> On Saturday 13th February, Disabled People occupying Lambeth CIL were
> joined by Disabled supporters, nation-wide including members of Disabled
> People's Direct Action Network (DAN).
>
> We took to the streets collecting further support and more than 500
> signatures for our petition against closure, which, will be presented to
> Lambeth Council's forthcoming Social Services Committee meeting at
Lambeth Town Hall on Thursday the 18th February 1999.
>
> The CIL is the only centre that provides services BY Disabled People FOR
> Disabled People, despite funding being axed, the centre is running
> effectively and Disabled People are actively using these essential
> services and visiting the centre.
>
> Disabled People in Lambeth, are demanding a right to an independent
> inquiry, a right of reply to the Council's report that recommended
> withdrawal of funding, no job losses and a commitment to a Disabled
> People's voice in Lambeth.
>
>
> EXCELLENT PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Julie on 0961 887 171 for further
> details.
>
>
>
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