Blog | Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency

Why a Voice of Disabled People?

28 March 2025 - 5:13pm

On Wednesday 26 March, disabled people up and down the country protested on the streets about the changes to welfare benefits being proposed by the Government, including Darlington and Newcastle.

Embarking on a Journey: A New Starter's Experience at MVDA

1 February 2024 - 10:44am

Joining a new organisation is always an exciting and nerve wracking time. As I recently became a part of the Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency (MVDA), I want to share my initial impressions and experiences as a new starter in this vibrant and community-focused environment.

Creating a Deaf and Disabled Persons Organisation in South Tees

2 November 2023 - 3:21pm

There are 14 million Disabled people in the UK, and we make up a fifth of the population. However we are not a homogenous group and have different impairments, are different genders, sexual orientations, come from different backgrounds, and live different lives. It is true that some of us experience greater injustice than others, but we have many things in common. We all want to live in an inclusive society where everyone has a fulfilling life and feels connected and valued.

Lets Work together to get basic digital access for Middlesbrough residents - follow up

15 June 2023 - 11:07am

Guest blog by Sue Kearney, CEO at The Hope Foundation

On the 24th June 2020 I had my blog published with the title 'Lets Work together to get basic digital access for Middlesbrough residents'.

Since then the collaborative work has continued and spread across the Tees Valley to address the issues of

Shining a light on Teesside Ability Support Centre

13 June 2023 - 11:35am

I had a great conversation with Amanda Bolderson from the Teesside Ability Support Centre (TASC) last week. TASC provides a brilliant service for its members but I don't think it gets a lot of recognition, so I asked Amanda for some information to share - and here it is: