Photo Gallery
Guest speakers, Rosemary Winter-Scott and Padam Singh join the Committee for the evening dinner on 1 February 2006.
The Committee say a fond farewell to Sally Witcher at her last meeting held in Edinburgh 2006.
DEAC Secretary Arthur Blacklock presents a bouquet to Sally Witcher at the evening reception of her last meeting as Chair of DEAC. The bouquet was a gift from Anne McGuire, Minister for Disabled people recognising Sally's work at DEAC.
Mark, Steven and Rosie enjoying the meeting in Edinburgh 2006.
Marilyn is keen to get her point across at the meeting in Edinburgh 2006.
Rachael Perkins is clarifying her understanding of the presentation being given on the Welfare Reform Green Paper.
A typical DEAC meeting: Adam Baker from DWP giving a presentation about developments on the Welfare Reform Green Paper.
John Hutton meets the Committee and its 6 new members at the meeting in February 2006. Unfortunately Mark Deal was not able to attend - his first absence in four years.
Secretary of State, John Hutton talks over disability issues with two members, Lorraine and Asif during lunch at the meeting in February 2006.
Secretary of State, John Hutton speaks to Catherine over lunch in February 2006.
Arthur Blacklock, DEAC Secretary, speaks to John Hutton and his Private Secretary Rohan Grove.
Mike Daly, Head Analyst in Disability and Work Division explains the help and support his teams can provide to DEAC.
Isobel Stephen gives a brief outline to the work being developed on Welfare reform. A more detailed presentation was given the following day.
Dr Julie Ridley, Senior Research fellow at the University of Central Lancashire, speaks of her work on the "Go for it" research relating to supported employment for people with learning disabilities.
Prior to the evening meal, Ken Wardrop (Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow) presents his work towards employability policy issues within the Welfare Reform green Papers and on the development of Glasgow City Strategy.
Brian Parfett, DWP Policy Advisor, speaks about developments towards improving specialist disability employment services.
Catherine Graham and Stephen Parr actively contribute to discussions on how to link disability and extending working life, coherently.
Lorraine and Elaine chat over lunch break. Unfortunately Beccy, Elaine's guide dog is not allowed anything just yet.
Stephen Alexander, one of the long standing members of DEAC presents a card to Pat Farrar on her retirement from the Civil Service. Pat has been part of the DEAC Secretariat since DEAC's inception in 2002.
Arthur Blacklock, Rosie Hallam and Stephen Parr enjoy a light hearted lunch during a full day at the DEAC meeting in Edinburgh 2007.