About the DRG

The Journeys and Places Disability Reference Group is made up of Deaf and Disabled people who live, work or study in Enfield. The purpose of the group is to ensure that the views of Deaf and Disabled people are heard throughout the design phases to inform our Journeys and Places projects.

The role of group members is to:

• Contribute feedback on designs of Journeys and Places projects based on their lived experience as a Deaf or Disabled person who lives, works or studies in Enfield
• Share their personal experiences and/or views to help build an understanding across the Journeys and Places team of the needs of Deaf and Disabled people in relation to access; public spaces; road safety; walking, cycling, using public transport and getting around the borough in other ways; and other themes related to the Journeys and Places programme.

We want to hear from people who are interested in sharing their personal experiences and views as part of the Disability Reference Group to help us build an understanding of the needs of Deaf and Disabled people in Enfield. The group is also open to Personal Assistants of Deaf and Disabled people in Enfield. The conversations had within the Disability Reference Group will inform Journeys and Places projects, but members’ comments and personal experiences will not be shared outside of the group members to protect the privacy of each person.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

• Have physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental health impairment(s), and
• Live, work or study within Enfield

You don’t need to have any previous experience of being in a similar group to take part. If you are interested in helping to shape projects on streets, in neighbourhoods and town centres in Enfield, then we want to hear from you. We will support all members to fully participate and contribute their opinions in a safe, respectful and inclusive space.

Members of the Journeys and Places Disability Reference Group are involved in conversations inviting them to share their personal experiences and opinions in relation to schemes which may impact accessibility, public space, road safety, walking, cycling, using public transport, and getting around the borough. We ask that members of the group:

• Commit to the Disability Reference Group for a 12-month period
• Attend at least two Disability Reference Group meetings a year (lasting no longer than 2 hours per meeting), sharing their views on the proposals presented
• Agree and sign the Terms of Reference for the Journeys and Places Disability Reference Group

Each member will be paid £100 per meeting for their attendance as compensation for their time, as well as any travel expenses.

Members of the Journeys and Places Disability Reference Group are supported by a Chairperson, secretariat and Council officers. We work with each member to understand how we can support them to attend meetings, interpret and understand any materials presented at meetings, contribute their views, and feel safe and able to do so. This will be discussed with each volunteer invited to become a member of the Journeys and Places Disability Reference Group.