
The project involved training and support by participation workers for eight young people with a mix of disabilities, to carry out inspections of public venues and services. The report describes the significant benefits both to the inspected agencies and to the young inspectors, especially in terms of self esteem, skills and employability.
Following this, Kevin Harris ran a workshop with Equality and Participation team members to help them refine their mission and common purpose. This was a lively and positive session which included some in-depth exploration of the relationship between equalities and participation.