The Disabled Access Group (DAG) brings together volunteers with a wide range of hidden or visible disabilities and of different ages. We welcome members from across North Somerset.
What we do
Over the past 15 years, DAG has proved to be a valuable partner to the council. We regularly meet and get involved in the development of key plans and strategies. We aim to represent as many views and lived experiences as possible in our consultations.
The group also provides feedback directly to council officers on a wide range of projects. We take part in a variety of consultations around access to services and the built and natural environment.
Recently, group members have engaged in consultations on
- health
- planning
- transport
- buses
- taxi licensing
- parking
- libraries
- communications
- place
DAG also connects with other local support groups and organisations, such as
- Vision NS
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- NS People First
- VANS
- Nailsea Disability Initiative
- GWR
- Hospital Radio
- the local Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
Hearing first-hand about what matters to people allows the council to make better decisions. This will benefit everyone in our community, especially those with a variety of needs.