CHOICE IN HACKNEY is a voluntary organisation, which provides Advocacy and Independent Living Services to disabled people in London.

CHOICE IN HACKNEY supports disabled people from all communities to obtain the services they need to live independently, with dignity and to make choices about their lifestyles.

CHOICE IN HACKNEY is an organisation run by disabled people, for disabled people, is committed to empowering disabled people and works to the social model of disability. The majority of the members of the Board of Trustees are disabled people, who themselves are user's of our services.

Our services include:

  • Advocacy  for disabled people who need assistance in exercising their rights.
  • Volunteering  for anyone who wants to support disabled people on a one-to-one basis or volunteer in an office setting.
  • Training and Employment  for disabled people who want to train as Advocates and develop their career. It also supports and advises employers on disability issues.

We are now recruiting for a number of volunteer roles. Please see volunteer opportunites for further details.

CHOICE IN HACKNEY have been nominated for Adiaha Antigha Community Achievement Award for our contribution to raising equality in Hackney.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 27 January 2010 16:54)