Dr Simon Duffy gave this talk in September 2018 to the National Social Care Conference in Cardiff. He argues that our concept of citizenship is confused, but the potential for creating communities of citizenship is enormous.
Citizenship & Self-Direction - exploring good practice.Citizen Network
Dr Simon Duffy of the Centre for Welfare Reform gave this talk at the Manawanui In Charge International Conference on Self-Direction in Auckland November 2016. He explores some of the lessons learned internationally about how systems of self-directed support and set out the case for increasing international cooperation through membership of Citizen Network.
The global challenge of achieving citizenship for allCitizen Network
Dr Simon Duffy, at the Manawanui International Conference on self-direction, argues that we can work together to advance citizenship for all. He outlines the place that self-directed support has had in advancing citizenship, but also warns of the danger of consumerism. He explores the growing threats to citizenship from scapegoating and meritocracy. He launched an international membership cooperative - Citizen Network.
Urban and rural communities can be defined in three main ways. Rural communities tend to be smaller in size with lower population densities. The occupations of rural residents typically involve agriculture, fishing, or food gathering. Rural areas have more limited resources, cultural activities, and education/health facilities compared to urban areas. Urban communities are characterized by having larger, denser populations with more complex social structures and diverse occupations. Urbanization has increased over time as more people migrate to cities for economic opportunities.
This talk was given by Dr Simon Duffy at the IASSIDD 5th European Congress in Athens as part of a Citizen Network workshop featuring talks by Citizen Network members from Greece.
Urbanization in the Philippines has led to over 60% of the population living in urban areas by 2010, burdening urban systems and increasing problems of poverty, healthcare access, and pollution. A key driver of urbanization is the migration of people from rural areas seeking better access to facilities, jobs, and education in cities. However, urban areas now struggle to provide adequate housing, infrastructure, and services for the growing populations. If current trends continue, the Philippines is estimated to have over 600 urban centers by 2020.
The document discusses urbanization trends, informal settlements, and the challenges faced by informal settler families in the Philippines. It notes that urbanization is increasing globally and in the Philippines, contributing to the growth of informal settlements. Informal settler families often live in poverty with limited access to employment, adequate housing, services, and participation in governance. The document outlines the 50 billion peso fund established under the Aquino administration to address informal settlements, including both traditional resettlement approaches and people-initiated "people's plans". It provides examples of specific resettlement projects and discusses both the challenges of resettlement and benefits of participatory approaches.
Vicserv hosted an event on the true meaning of control and choice. Simon Duffy explores how control and choice should be seen as a part of building citizenship for all and moving way from institutional responses to need.
The article discusses societal prosperity in South Sudan and argues that the country's citizens must take responsibility for driving positive change. It notes that while South Sudan faces many problems like ethnic conflicts, unemployment, and poor infrastructure, solutions exist but the population often points fingers or engages in negativity instead of working to address issues. The article urges South Sudan's youth in particular to get involved in initiatives that promote civic education, cultural integration, income generation, and to work together to realize their dream of a beautiful, prosperous future for the nation.
Citizenship & Self-Direction - exploring good practice.Citizen Network
Dr Simon Duffy of the Centre for Welfare Reform gave this talk at the Manawanui In Charge International Conference on Self-Direction in Auckland November 2016. He explores some of the lessons learned internationally about how systems of self-directed support and set out the case for increasing international cooperation through membership of Citizen Network.
The global challenge of achieving citizenship for allCitizen Network
Dr Simon Duffy, at the Manawanui International Conference on self-direction, argues that we can work together to advance citizenship for all. He outlines the place that self-directed support has had in advancing citizenship, but also warns of the danger of consumerism. He explores the growing threats to citizenship from scapegoating and meritocracy. He launched an international membership cooperative - Citizen Network.
Urban and rural communities can be defined in three main ways. Rural communities tend to be smaller in size with lower population densities. The occupations of rural residents typically involve agriculture, fishing, or food gathering. Rural areas have more limited resources, cultural activities, and education/health facilities compared to urban areas. Urban communities are characterized by having larger, denser populations with more complex social structures and diverse occupations. Urbanization has increased over time as more people migrate to cities for economic opportunities.
This talk was given by Dr Simon Duffy at the IASSIDD 5th European Congress in Athens as part of a Citizen Network workshop featuring talks by Citizen Network members from Greece.
Urbanization in the Philippines has led to over 60% of the population living in urban areas by 2010, burdening urban systems and increasing problems of poverty, healthcare access, and pollution. A key driver of urbanization is the migration of people from rural areas seeking better access to facilities, jobs, and education in cities. However, urban areas now struggle to provide adequate housing, infrastructure, and services for the growing populations. If current trends continue, the Philippines is estimated to have over 600 urban centers by 2020.
The document discusses urbanization trends, informal settlements, and the challenges faced by informal settler families in the Philippines. It notes that urbanization is increasing globally and in the Philippines, contributing to the growth of informal settlements. Informal settler families often live in poverty with limited access to employment, adequate housing, services, and participation in governance. The document outlines the 50 billion peso fund established under the Aquino administration to address informal settlements, including both traditional resettlement approaches and people-initiated "people's plans". It provides examples of specific resettlement projects and discusses both the challenges of resettlement and benefits of participatory approaches.
Vicserv hosted an event on the true meaning of control and choice. Simon Duffy explores how control and choice should be seen as a part of building citizenship for all and moving way from institutional responses to need.
The article discusses societal prosperity in South Sudan and argues that the country's citizens must take responsibility for driving positive change. It notes that while South Sudan faces many problems like ethnic conflicts, unemployment, and poor infrastructure, solutions exist but the population often points fingers or engages in negativity instead of working to address issues. The article urges South Sudan's youth in particular to get involved in initiatives that promote civic education, cultural integration, income generation, and to work together to realize their dream of a beautiful, prosperous future for the nation.
There are big changes happening in the rural town of Hoffman, Minn. Just five years ago, Main Street storefronts stood empty and the population was in a steady decline. Now, local residents are actively working to build a vibrant, thriving community.
This document outlines the legal duties and civic responsibilities of citizens, including obeying laws, paying taxes, military service, jury duty, and school attendance. It also discusses civic responsibilities like being informed, voting, respecting others' rights and diversity, and contributing to the common good. Finally, it describes how citizens volunteer and donate to their communities through organizations like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and Senior Corps.
The document discusses urbanization, defining it as a process where an increasing proportion of the population lives in towns and cities. There are two main causes of urbanization: rural-urban migration and natural increase. Rural-urban migration occurs as people move from rural areas to cities due to push factors like lack of land and poverty in rural areas, and pull factors like employment opportunities and quality of life improvements in urban areas. Natural increase also contributes to urbanization as a high birth rate combined with improved healthcare in cities leads to urban populations growing independently of migration. The document concludes by showing which parts of the world have the highest and lowest levels of urbanization.
The League hosted a U.S. Senate Primary debate with potential statewide reach, worked to educate and register voters through 7 elections, and ran a toll-free voter hotline. Members advocated for women's issues, equal pay, sick leave, and banning fracking waste. Trainings were offered on communications, lobbying, and moderating debates. Educational forums featured speakers on remaking feminism and voting rights threats. Networking events honored election officials and advocates and hosted nonprofit leaders. Support in 2013 enabled these activities, and support is requested for 2014.
An estimated 7,500 Evanston residents are at risk of becoming homeless due to issues like unemployment, family violence, mental illness and substance abuse. There has been a significant increase in the number of Evanston residents living in poverty between 2000 and 2011. Additionally, median household income has decreased while housing costs have not dropped significantly, burdening low-income families. The city provides some assistance through programs like emergency grants, prevention assistance, and tenant-based rental assistance, but the funding only helps a small number of households each year and does not meet the large need.
Vandna gohi equal right equal voices presentationSWF
This document summarizes the work of Voice4Change England (V4CE), a national organization that aims to strengthen the voice of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) voluntary and community sector. V4CE works to increase the capacity and impact of BME organizations, provide an influential voice, and raise awareness. The document discusses the value of the BME voluntary sector, concerns about recent government policies, and V4CE's efforts to support the sector through engagement, advocacy, and promoting collaboration.
ND11: digital by default & social housing helen milner 12 may2011Helen Milner
The document discusses moving social housing providers to delivering services digitally by default. It notes that currently 70% of social housing tenants are not online, including many elderly people and those with lower incomes or education. The document suggests that with help and access, around 30% of offline tenants could start using online services, while 10% may still need alternative options. It argues that a digital approach could save money while improving services, if offline tenants are assisted to get online and advocacy is provided for the benefits of digital services.
Dr Simon Duffy presented these slides to a meeting of the Socialist Health Association SHA) which was also joined by members of Disabled People Against the Cuts (DPAC) on 18th June 2016. He proposed that the whole social care system was flawed and based on old-fashioned institutional models that were dangerous and undermined people's citizenship. He proposed radical reform and the creation of an effective right for independent living.
This slide takes care of some civic duties that many seem to have overlooked. When you flip through, you will see how you can be more engaged in your locality and country as a whole
Regeneration in a cold climate: from policy change to behaviour changeJulian Dobson
This presentation examines why we need to rethink the idea of regeneration, including the role of social housing and the nature of 'work' to create real value for people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. It looks at the idea of coproduction and argues for an 'urban acupuncture' approach with small, significant interventions.
The document discusses making communities more livable and age-friendly. It notes that by 2030, the U.S. will have twice as many people over 65 as today. Surveys find that older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as long as possible. The document promotes age-friendly community programs and policies that support mobility, housing, community engagement and other features to improve quality of life for people of all ages. AARP works with communities through its Network of Age-Friendly Communities initiative to encourage walkable neighborhoods, transportation options and other livability factors.
Rural-urban migration is increasing urbanization globally. People migrate from rural to urban areas due to push factors in rural areas like lack of jobs, poverty, and poor infrastructure as well as pull factors of the city like more jobs and economic opportunities, improved standards of living, and access to services. Urbanization grew rapidly in now-developed countries during industrialization as people moved to cities for factory and mine jobs. In poorer countries today, high fertility rates and natural increase in cities also contribute to urban growth, as do cities being centers of industry and opportunity.
This module is all about inspiration! It will inspire & convince you that enterprise is a good idea as a means of transforming a person’s circumstances and ultimately their community. You will learn about the context of diversity and interfaces and why enterprise can be a high impact tool to alleviate cultural/interface challenges. Entrepreneurship is the ultimate community change driver – it teaches creativity, risk taking, the ability to think critically, take initiative, problem solve and work collaboratively- surely these skills are at the foundation of enhancing challenged societies?
Consumers or Citizens, Families, and Communities in ControlCitizen Network
This document discusses citizens and communities taking control through self-directed support. It acknowledges past elders and expresses a mixture of hope and fear around ongoing change and uncertainty in federal systems. The document discusses true citizenship as finding purpose, freedom, community, and love rather than being defined by services or institutions. It presents examples of self-directed support in other countries and ways that services could change to support self-management and community organizations. The document outlines examples of community organizations taking action and ways people can work together for social change, such as developing new ideas and narratives, and organizing to create power through pride and unity rather than giving power away.
The document announces a summit for Connecticut Civic Ambassadors to be held on December 1st at the Hartford Public Library from 12pm to 4:30pm. It invites residents who want to engage others in community and civic life to join this group. At the summit, attendees will learn from experts and civic leaders about how to renew civic culture and strengthen democracy through civic involvement. The event will include a keynote speech and panel discussions on civic leadership.
This document discusses slums in Bangladeshi cities. It notes that over 8 million people in Bangladesh live in urban slums below the poverty line. Slum dwellers live in inadequate housing without proper sanitation or access to services. The document provides data on slum populations in six major cities, noting over 10 million people or 30% live in slums often made of makeshift materials. Common issues faced by slum residents include lack of infrastructure, insecure land tenure, and health and identity issues. Causes of slums include rapid urbanization, lack of planning, poverty and other economic and social factors. The document outlines some approaches to addressing slums such as slum removal, relocation, upgrading infrastructure and public housing
Nairobi Kenya - Kibera Urban Slum ProblemLance Winslow
The document outlines a plan to revitalize the slums of Nairobi, Kenya in phases over 10 years. It begins by bulldozing sections of slums and temporarily relocating residents. Infrastructure like sewage treatment plants, landfills, roads and piped water would be installed. Prefabricated housing units would then be constructed. Residents could return when agreeing to community rules enforced by local councils. The goal is to provide basic services and governance to improve living conditions in a sustainable manner.
Philip H. Brown is an economist who has studied and worked in China. He co-authored a paper on how villages in rural China tend to match the public projects and funding of neighboring villages, known as the "neighborhood effect". With the introduction of democracy in Chinese villages, local officials became more responsive to villagers' demands than their superiors' demands. They increased public projects and funding in response to neighboring villages' accomplishments. This fiscal matching implies interactions between villages influence public goods provision in China. Competition is strongest among newly elected officials and increases before elections.
Citizen Network Australia was formally launched in Perth, WA on 21st August 2017. These slides were presented by Leanne Pearman, Rosie Lawn and Simon Duffy.
Have We Achieved Citizenship for people with Learning Disabilities?Citizen Network
This Greap Leap Lecture by Dr Simon Duffy was given to people, families and professionals, invited by Hertfordshire County Council. It explores what progress there has been to advance the real citizenship of people with learning disabilities and the challenges ahead.
There are big changes happening in the rural town of Hoffman, Minn. Just five years ago, Main Street storefronts stood empty and the population was in a steady decline. Now, local residents are actively working to build a vibrant, thriving community.
This document outlines the legal duties and civic responsibilities of citizens, including obeying laws, paying taxes, military service, jury duty, and school attendance. It also discusses civic responsibilities like being informed, voting, respecting others' rights and diversity, and contributing to the common good. Finally, it describes how citizens volunteer and donate to their communities through organizations like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and Senior Corps.
The document discusses urbanization, defining it as a process where an increasing proportion of the population lives in towns and cities. There are two main causes of urbanization: rural-urban migration and natural increase. Rural-urban migration occurs as people move from rural areas to cities due to push factors like lack of land and poverty in rural areas, and pull factors like employment opportunities and quality of life improvements in urban areas. Natural increase also contributes to urbanization as a high birth rate combined with improved healthcare in cities leads to urban populations growing independently of migration. The document concludes by showing which parts of the world have the highest and lowest levels of urbanization.
The League hosted a U.S. Senate Primary debate with potential statewide reach, worked to educate and register voters through 7 elections, and ran a toll-free voter hotline. Members advocated for women's issues, equal pay, sick leave, and banning fracking waste. Trainings were offered on communications, lobbying, and moderating debates. Educational forums featured speakers on remaking feminism and voting rights threats. Networking events honored election officials and advocates and hosted nonprofit leaders. Support in 2013 enabled these activities, and support is requested for 2014.
An estimated 7,500 Evanston residents are at risk of becoming homeless due to issues like unemployment, family violence, mental illness and substance abuse. There has been a significant increase in the number of Evanston residents living in poverty between 2000 and 2011. Additionally, median household income has decreased while housing costs have not dropped significantly, burdening low-income families. The city provides some assistance through programs like emergency grants, prevention assistance, and tenant-based rental assistance, but the funding only helps a small number of households each year and does not meet the large need.
Vandna gohi equal right equal voices presentationSWF
This document summarizes the work of Voice4Change England (V4CE), a national organization that aims to strengthen the voice of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) voluntary and community sector. V4CE works to increase the capacity and impact of BME organizations, provide an influential voice, and raise awareness. The document discusses the value of the BME voluntary sector, concerns about recent government policies, and V4CE's efforts to support the sector through engagement, advocacy, and promoting collaboration.
ND11: digital by default & social housing helen milner 12 may2011Helen Milner
The document discusses moving social housing providers to delivering services digitally by default. It notes that currently 70% of social housing tenants are not online, including many elderly people and those with lower incomes or education. The document suggests that with help and access, around 30% of offline tenants could start using online services, while 10% may still need alternative options. It argues that a digital approach could save money while improving services, if offline tenants are assisted to get online and advocacy is provided for the benefits of digital services.
Dr Simon Duffy presented these slides to a meeting of the Socialist Health Association SHA) which was also joined by members of Disabled People Against the Cuts (DPAC) on 18th June 2016. He proposed that the whole social care system was flawed and based on old-fashioned institutional models that were dangerous and undermined people's citizenship. He proposed radical reform and the creation of an effective right for independent living.
This slide takes care of some civic duties that many seem to have overlooked. When you flip through, you will see how you can be more engaged in your locality and country as a whole
Regeneration in a cold climate: from policy change to behaviour changeJulian Dobson
This presentation examines why we need to rethink the idea of regeneration, including the role of social housing and the nature of 'work' to create real value for people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. It looks at the idea of coproduction and argues for an 'urban acupuncture' approach with small, significant interventions.
The document discusses making communities more livable and age-friendly. It notes that by 2030, the U.S. will have twice as many people over 65 as today. Surveys find that older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as long as possible. The document promotes age-friendly community programs and policies that support mobility, housing, community engagement and other features to improve quality of life for people of all ages. AARP works with communities through its Network of Age-Friendly Communities initiative to encourage walkable neighborhoods, transportation options and other livability factors.
Rural-urban migration is increasing urbanization globally. People migrate from rural to urban areas due to push factors in rural areas like lack of jobs, poverty, and poor infrastructure as well as pull factors of the city like more jobs and economic opportunities, improved standards of living, and access to services. Urbanization grew rapidly in now-developed countries during industrialization as people moved to cities for factory and mine jobs. In poorer countries today, high fertility rates and natural increase in cities also contribute to urban growth, as do cities being centers of industry and opportunity.
This module is all about inspiration! It will inspire & convince you that enterprise is a good idea as a means of transforming a person’s circumstances and ultimately their community. You will learn about the context of diversity and interfaces and why enterprise can be a high impact tool to alleviate cultural/interface challenges. Entrepreneurship is the ultimate community change driver – it teaches creativity, risk taking, the ability to think critically, take initiative, problem solve and work collaboratively- surely these skills are at the foundation of enhancing challenged societies?
Consumers or Citizens, Families, and Communities in ControlCitizen Network
This document discusses citizens and communities taking control through self-directed support. It acknowledges past elders and expresses a mixture of hope and fear around ongoing change and uncertainty in federal systems. The document discusses true citizenship as finding purpose, freedom, community, and love rather than being defined by services or institutions. It presents examples of self-directed support in other countries and ways that services could change to support self-management and community organizations. The document outlines examples of community organizations taking action and ways people can work together for social change, such as developing new ideas and narratives, and organizing to create power through pride and unity rather than giving power away.
The document announces a summit for Connecticut Civic Ambassadors to be held on December 1st at the Hartford Public Library from 12pm to 4:30pm. It invites residents who want to engage others in community and civic life to join this group. At the summit, attendees will learn from experts and civic leaders about how to renew civic culture and strengthen democracy through civic involvement. The event will include a keynote speech and panel discussions on civic leadership.
This document discusses slums in Bangladeshi cities. It notes that over 8 million people in Bangladesh live in urban slums below the poverty line. Slum dwellers live in inadequate housing without proper sanitation or access to services. The document provides data on slum populations in six major cities, noting over 10 million people or 30% live in slums often made of makeshift materials. Common issues faced by slum residents include lack of infrastructure, insecure land tenure, and health and identity issues. Causes of slums include rapid urbanization, lack of planning, poverty and other economic and social factors. The document outlines some approaches to addressing slums such as slum removal, relocation, upgrading infrastructure and public housing
Nairobi Kenya - Kibera Urban Slum ProblemLance Winslow
The document outlines a plan to revitalize the slums of Nairobi, Kenya in phases over 10 years. It begins by bulldozing sections of slums and temporarily relocating residents. Infrastructure like sewage treatment plants, landfills, roads and piped water would be installed. Prefabricated housing units would then be constructed. Residents could return when agreeing to community rules enforced by local councils. The goal is to provide basic services and governance to improve living conditions in a sustainable manner.
Philip H. Brown is an economist who has studied and worked in China. He co-authored a paper on how villages in rural China tend to match the public projects and funding of neighboring villages, known as the "neighborhood effect". With the introduction of democracy in Chinese villages, local officials became more responsive to villagers' demands than their superiors' demands. They increased public projects and funding in response to neighboring villages' accomplishments. This fiscal matching implies interactions between villages influence public goods provision in China. Competition is strongest among newly elected officials and increases before elections.
Citizen Network Australia was formally launched in Perth, WA on 21st August 2017. These slides were presented by Leanne Pearman, Rosie Lawn and Simon Duffy.
Have We Achieved Citizenship for people with Learning Disabilities?Citizen Network
This Greap Leap Lecture by Dr Simon Duffy was given to people, families and professionals, invited by Hertfordshire County Council. It explores what progress there has been to advance the real citizenship of people with learning disabilities and the challenges ahead.
A workshop exploring how to design individualised and community-focused support for older people. Developed in partnership with ACH Group and delivered in Adelaide on 4th December 2014.
In a day long workshop at Bromley-by-Bow Centre Simon Duffy worked with a range of community activists to explore whether a pro-community welfare state was possible - and if so under what conditions. Lively discussions and important ideas emerged - although we may have to do a little more work before declaring success. Thanks to Power to Change for supporting this event.
Dr Simon Duffy of the Centre for Welfare Reform (a Sheffield-based citizen think tank) asks whether what we call local government in England really qualifies as democratic. This talk was part of the It's Our City campaign to improve governance in Sheffield.
The Sir Keith Wilson Oration, given at the Australian Association of Gerontology on 26th November 2014. Dr Simon Duffy explores the ideas that shape our public services and our attitude of respect towards people with disabilities and our elders. He advocates a fuller and more inclusive notion of citizenship and challenges professionals to see themselves as citizens, working on behalf of community and citizen action. He suggests that ideas like Consumer Directed Care are deeply problematic and need to be reframed around citizenship and community.
The document discusses the history of disability rights and services in Georgia from the 1970s to the present. It notes that in the 1970s, Georgia was a leader in supported employment and community-based services due to progressive legislation, alliances between advocates and legislators, and federal funding. However, over time incentives shifted to more congregate settings and institutionalization as Medicaid control changed. Georgia now lags behind national averages in integrated employment. The document argues that resistance to change and a persistent attachment to segregation have endured over decades, despite legal actions like the Olmstead decision. Various strategies and individuals that have been effective in advancing disability rights and inclusion are highlighted.
The document discusses the shift from the professional gift model of welfare to a citizenship model. The professional gift model organizes support around expertise and gives citizens low control over 40% of GDP spent on welfare. The citizenship model builds in citizen control, values community, rethinks professional roles, and redefines gifts as entitlements and contracts. It discusses concepts like self-directed support, tapered control, individual budgets and financial assets that empower citizens. Total Place and redesigning the welfare state are presented as ways to innovate, encourage stronger families and civil society, and improve the system based on what works.
Why Citizenship Matters - Lessons for Self-Directed SupportCitizen Network
Simon Duffy gave this talk on the importance of citizenship as an ideal and as a practical way of rethinking the purpose of social policy. This talk was given at the Achieving Full Citizenship 2015 Conference in Vancouver.
The document discusses global citizenship and what it means to be a global citizen. It defines a citizen as a member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government. Good citizenship involves being law-abiding, paying taxes, voting, and contributing to the community. A global citizen understands our interconnected world, respects diversity, and takes action against injustice on a global scale. The document suggests ways to begin becoming a global citizen such as understanding our place in the world and standing up for global causes.
On 15 September, the NCVO National Volunteering Forum met in Manchester to share analysis on the potential implications of Brexit for volunteering, and discuss the evidence & real life examples demonstrating the role that volunteering can play in improving social cohesion.
Exploring the challenges of achieving ordinary lives and citizenship for people with learning disabilities - talk to the annual conference of the Housing & Support Alliance (HSA)
Volunteerism is a powerful force for development and capacity building globally. Millions of people volunteer every day across many sectors such as health, construction, social services, and more. The common factor among volunteers is a commitment to the public good and working for the benefit of others rather than just themselves. Volunteerism has untapped potential and can help achieve development goals through grassroots participation and empowerment. Some motivations for volunteering include spiritual fulfillment, learning new skills, gaining life experiences, and improving mental well-being. The story of volunteerism in the Philippines highlights successful conversion of former military bases into economic zones through local volunteer efforts.
The document summarizes a workshop given by Dr. Simon Duffy on lessons from self-directed support in the UK. Duffy has 25 years of experience developing self-directed support systems and founded In Control, which developed the self-directed support model adopted in England. In the workshop, Duffy discusses the history and development of self-directed support in the UK, issues with current implementation, strengths to build on, and the importance of citizenship, community, and moving beyond concepts of consumers and care markets.
This document summarizes the key points made in a presentation on creating a fair society in Northern Ireland. It notes that unprecedented cuts have targeted disabled people and those in poverty, with 58% of all cuts impacting these groups. It highlights that the poorest families pay the highest taxes and live on very little income. Despite legislation promoting rights and equality, these cuts are exacerbating inequality. The presentation calls for building an alliance to advocate for a vision of a society with equal rights and opportunities for all.
This document contains the transcript of a talk given by Dr. Simon Duffy on the topic of self-directed support and citizenship. In the talk, Duffy argues that the UK is failing to respect human rights and disability rights due to austerity measures that have disproportionately impacted vulnerable groups. He notes increasing rates of mortality, suicide, and health problems for these groups. Duffy asserts that problems like inequality, a broken democratic system, and misplaced values have led to this situation, but that the problems can be solved by focusing on local and community solutions, shifting power to citizens, and supporting people in their family and community roles rather than relying on centralized institutions.
Slides from a day-long workshop with My Place - a leading personalised support organisation in Perth, WA. The workshop explores the meaning of inclusion and citizenship and the threats and opportunities that lie ahead of us.
Annual report of the Chicago Community Trust, a community foundation dedicated to improving our region through strategic grant making, civic engagement and inspiring philanthropy.
The document discusses the results of community listening sessions conducted by United Way of Brazoria County in 2015-2016. Key themes that emerged from the sessions included: a desire for a thriving community with safety, education, and employment opportunities; the importance of inclusion, involvement, and diversity; concerns about the effects of poverty exacerbated by rapid population growth; and a need for better connection and collaboration between community organizations and residents. The report aims to inform officials and organizations about community needs and priorities to guide future efforts.
Networked Energy: Energy independence for AlderneyCitizen Network
by Chris Cook and Marcus Saul, Island Power
As Research Fellows at the Institute for Strategy, Resilience and Security, at University College, London, Marcus Saul and Chris Cook researched and developed the Pacific Natural Grid resource resilience strategy.
Here they explain how Denmark has led the way in creating sustainable networks of community-based energy production and distribution.
This has been transformative for Denmark, enabling it to become independent from the oil and gas industry’s dominance. But it is also transformative for communities, who are now creating their own energy economies.
Dr Dave Beck gave this talk for Part 5 of the ‘Grassroots Policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife’ webinar series, hosted by Citizen Network.
In his presentation Dr Beck discusses the harms caused by the monopolisation of supermarkets in the food industry. He also explores the positive possibilities of local currencies.
Dr Beck is a Lecturer at the University of Salford, Manchester.
The webinar recording is available to watch on Citizen Network's website at: www.citizen-network.org
This document discusses key issues in disability and aged care systems and proposes ways to advance citizenship rights through self-directed support. It advocates for personal budgets and upstream solutions to prevent crises. It also highlights the need for innovation from communities, professionals, and individuals to develop sustainable and inclusive systems that respect people's freedom, support, participation, and citizenship.
Sabrina Espeleta of War on Want outlines the enormous and growing level of world hunger. She explains how a few global corporations control the vast majority of food production and supply and markets exploit the food market, leaving communities, especially in the Global South at great disadvantage. Local peasant farmers are now organising to achieve food sovereignty, seeking to farm in ways in harmony with nature and to meet local needs. The Global North needs to respect the rights and autonomy of these people rather than to continue the pattern of exploitation.
This presentation was given on 6 July in Part 4 of a webinar series on grassroots policies for farming, food and wildlife.
Watch the recording at: https://citizen-network.org
Simon Duffy was asked by the Mayor’s Greater Manchester Charity and UBI Lab Manchester to talk at a recent roundtable event on the relevance of Universal Basic Income (UBI) to the problem of homelessness.
These are the slides from that talk. In summary Duffy argued that UBI is relevant to reducing homelessness in two slightly different ways:
1. UBI would help prevent homelessness - UBI addresses the inequalities in income and housing that create the risk of homelessness.
2. UBI would help people escape homelessness - UBI gives people a vital tool which significantly helps people change their situation in times of crisis.
Find more free resources on basic income at: www.citizen-network.org
A presentation for the One Yorkshire Committee introducing Democratic Yorkshire - a voluntary alliance consisting of a group of organisations and individuals interested in planning a better future for our County through modern democratic means secured in a written constitution.
In this presentation exploring planning law, Laird Ryan talks us through the planning process, explores what we can and can't influence and helps us consider how best to create real, organic and local alliances that make the best use of our energy.
To find out more about the Neighbourhood Democracy Movement please visit: https://neighbourhooddemocracy.org
Citizenship is our Business - The Avivo StoryCitizen Network
Avivo is one of the founding organisations in Citizen Network. they are also pioneers in self-direction and personalised support in Australia. Over the past few years they have been reorganising themselves around the principle that everyone is a citizen - and supporting everyone, including paid staff, to be citizens is their central purpose. Avivo are also leading Citizen Network's Rethinking Organisations programme and networking with other organisations on this journey.
Dr Simon Duffy spoke to Doncaster's Mental Wellbeing Alliance about the importance of thinking about what good help really means. He explored the importance of shifting power, resources and thinking upstream.
Markus Vähälä, CEO of Citizen Network, outlined the development of the cooperative as a framework to support the further development of Citizen Network as part of the 2022 Building Citizen network Together events hosted by Eberswalde University.
At BuildingCitizen Network Together in early 2022 Simon Duffy and James Lock discussed the development of Citizen Network and its current approach to membership and explored with members from all around the world next steps for its development.
These slides are from a talk Dr Simon Duffy of Citizen Network gave to Café Economique in Leeds, making the case for basic income. The argument set out is that UBI is one necessary part of a range of reforms necessary to support citizenship and strengthen community life. This talk preceded a (rather fiery) debate with Anna Coote of NEF who argued against UBI.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Simon Duffy gave this talk for Radical Visions on home, citizenship, institutionalisation and neighbourhood democracy. He explains why institutions are wrong and what we might be do to end the drive towards institutionalisation.
A presentation for the Estia International Confernce in 2021 from Dr Simon Duffy exploring personal budgets, citizenship and community and the challenges for services aiming to work in partnership with people with disabilities in Greece.
An example of good practice in inclusion in employment from Slovenia, shared at the Day Centres Without Walls conference, hosted by JDC in Lithuania. Day Centres Without Walls is an Erasmus+ project funded by the EU.
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RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
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Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
State crafting: Changes and challenges for managing the public finances
Where have all the citizens gone?
1. Where have all the citizens gone?
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2. • The ideal of citizenship is invoked for different reasons.
• Do we know what citizenship means?
• Do we know how to encourage citizenship?
• Do we know how to become communities of citizens?
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3.
4. Having a passport is
not being a citizen
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5.
6. John O’Brien
Citizens are people who can say “I belong to this
place and it's people and I am willing to act from
responsibility for my belonging.” People with
disabilities are among those who are vulnerable to
social exclusion: being pushed to the edges of
society and deprived of what they require to
participate actively. Citizenship creates a framework
for understanding what it is that we're really trying to
do when we become allies with people with
disabilities who are seeking a life that makes sense.
NB What is true for disabled people is true for all of us.
8. Does any of this help you
become a better citizen?
• Slash public spending
• Increase poverty
• Create a “hostile environment”
• Impose benefit sanctions
• Reduce rights and protections
• Announce lots of wacky new
Cabinet Office “initiatives”
9.
10.
11. In total, across England as a
whole, the WCA disability
reassessment process during
this period was associated with
an additional 590 suicides
(95% CI 220 to 950), 279,000
additional cases of self-
reported mental health
problems (95% CI
57,000 to 500,000) and the
prescribing of an additional
725,000 antidepressant items
(95% CI 406 000 to 1 045 000).
Barr B, et al. J Epidemiol
Community Health 2015;0:1–7.
doi:10.1136/jech-2015-206209
12. Minutes spent volunteering have dropped from 14.5 pd in 2000 to 13.7 pd in 2015.
The “Big Society” is dead. But we’ve seen Brexit, the anti-Austerity movement,
growth in Labour Party membership and many different grass-roots initiatives
targeting local communities… Citizenship is back on the agenda - but not in the
shape Cameron and his friends may have wanted or predicted.
[Source: Mean Mins Volunteering Per day: UK Harmonised
European Time Use Survey (HETUS), 2000 and 2015]
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14. WomenCentre
• Local women, supporting
women and children to
overcome domestic violence,
mental illness and much more.
• Highly effective, efficient and
often compensating for
failures in the welfare state.
• A local service relying
significantly on funding from
charities and central
government.
15.
16.
17.
18. PFG Doncaster
• People with mental health
problems campaign for the
right to direct payments.
• They discovered that the most
important thing was not
money - but each other.
• Has developed into a hub for
community development and
peer support.
19.
20. Citizenship is something
we create together
• Our welfare state - citizens
must decide how to support
and sustain it
• Our welfare state - citizens
must know their rights, their
duties and their freedoms.
• Our welfare state - the
welfare state must support
and promote our citizenship.
21. Local government can also
encourage citizenship
• Barnsley Council has changed
its governance and is working
to change its whole culture.
• It focuses on shifting power
back to small local
communities.
• Commissioning is now linked
to volunteering, local spending
and local decisions.
22.
23.
24.
25. Born out of severe
socio-economic conflict
Athens invented
democracy and helped
to define the ideal of
citizenship more than
2,500 years ago.
26. • At its peak ancient Athens had a population of about
300,000 people.
• 50,000 citizens had the right to vote in the assembly and
participate in the courts.
• About 1,100 citizens held office each year, with positions
mostly filled by lots (sortition) and with strict term limits and
clear accountabilities.
• Athens (and Attica) was also divided into c. 140 demes, each
of which also had its own democratic structures. e.g. demes
were responsible for educating the young.
• Representational democracy was considered oligarchic and
unworthy of a community of equal citizens.
27. The Athenians understood
that citizens need…
• The ideal of citizenship to be
Valued
• Authority over collective decisions
• Time to be a citizen - e.g. basic
income
• Rights to enable individuality and
freedom
• Responsibility to enable creation
of a shared world
• Common ownership and common
spaces - e.g assembly and agora
31. We should want, above all else, to be citizens
and to support our families, friends neighbours
and all who come into our communities to join
us in equal citizenship. This is not just so that
people can enjoy the rights of citizenship, but
even more importantly, so that we can all enjoy
the responsibilities of citizenship.
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