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ABOUT BRECKNOCK ACCESS GROUP
Since coming together in the 1980s, the volunteers in Brecknock Access Group have been the only organisation in South Powys fighting for improved access for all, and particularly for people with disabilities. We aim to improve access to to streets, footpaths, public buildings, pubs, restaurants, hotels and guest houses, places of entertainment, shops, health service facilities and homes under construction or modernization.
We work with Powys County Council, the Brecon Beacons National Park, local businesses and other voluntary bodies to promote the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act.
Brecknock Access Group- Monitors, examines and comments on planning applications;
- Provides advice to developers and general public on access matters;
- Consults with all authorities on access issues;
- Carries out access surveys in the community;
- Raises awareness about access issues.
The full Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 11 am in the Subud Centre, The Watton, Brecon. Local sub-groups meet in Ystradgynlais, Brecon and Hay on Wye. See the latest newsletter for current meeting times and places.
Anyone interested in promoting accessibility is welcome to attend our meetings, whether disabled or not. You can just come to a meeting to see what we do or contact one of our officers to find out more.
A major project of the Group was the production of the first comprehensive access guide for south Powys, "Open for All" which was published in 2006. This is available as an A5 size booklet in English and Welsh language versions, in large print and in audio format on CD.
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