Centre for Inclusive Living Perth and Kinross (CILPK), drives change by partnering with local services to break down barriers, improve accessibility, and empower people with disabilities to live independently.
We do not operate as a care provider delivering personal assistance, housing provision or health-related services.
Our primary role is advocacy, information, and promoting independent living.
Here’s what the organisation does:
We look to promote Independent Living in a wide range of ways including:
Equality Issues/Advocacy
We deal with individual and group issues that are reported to us to help promote equality across all areas. We also help support individuals with any issues that they have to make sure their voice is heard.
Self Directed Support
We provide information to people wanting to know about self-directed support and help to people who have issues or questions regarding their care.
Community access
We work with public, private and voluntary sector organisations to advise them on the best ways to make their businesses accessible to all. We provide audits and surveys of premises and work with the local authority to make sure new plans are accessible for all.
Local Campaigns
Issues are identified by our members and we help give them the platform to campaign and drive the need for change in the area. Campaigns have included parking and advertising boards.
Members Meetings
Our members meetings usually take place in-person in The Chapterhouse of St. Ninians which adjoins our place of work at The Gateway Centre. It’s a time for feedback, sharing with each other and expressing opinions about local services and events as well as instigating local projects.
Disability Champions
For those who want to get more involved in owning local projects to benefit those with disabilities.
Hear Our Roar
Over the past year, Perth and Kinross HSCP has been working closely with the Centre for Inclusive Living Perth and Kinross (CILPK) to create Hear Our Roar, a group for adults with learning disabilities living in Perth and Kinross.
The goal of this group is to ensure their voices are heard. People with learning disabilities have a strong voice, but they often face barriers and are not always taken seriously. Hear our Roar aims to change that. It provides a safe space for members to speak up, connect with leaders and influence decisions that affect their lives.
Social Gatherings
An opportunity to get together, relax and get to know other members, in the past we have had simple local gatherings over a coffee or picnic. It’s always great to meet everyone.
Awareness Raising and Training
We provide disability awareness training to individuals and local organisations. Each training is customised for our trainees needs.