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LARDEF’s Carla Luis Visits London
Carla on the number 68 bus in London. Most buses are accessible as they are fitted with a ramp and designated wheelchair space. Carla’s firsthand experience of accessible public transport in a big city like London was a real eye-opener
Carla on the number 68 bus in London. Most buses are accessible as they are fitted with a ramp and designated wheelchair space. Carla’s firsthand experience of accessible public transport in a big city like London was a real eye-opener
London Underground’s extensive system is not available to many disabled people as only some stations and platforms are step free. Here Carla is waiting for a train on London’s newest and most accessible line - the Jubilee
London Underground’s extensive system is not available to many disabled people as only some stations and platforms are step free. Here Carla is waiting for a train on London’s newest and most accessible line - the Jubilee
Carla with some of her colleagues at the office including LARDEF’s Director, Ivo de Jesus, (front right)
Carla with some of her colleagues at the office including LARDEF’s Director, Ivo de Jesus, (front right)
  In a first-ever UK visit for DDP’s Angolan partners LARDEF we welcomed Carla Luis, LARDEF’s national co-ordinator for women, children and youth, for an intensive week-long programme in September 2007. Carla came to contribute to a DDP project assessment meeting with a donor, Comic Relief, but her visit enabled DDP to arrange a full programme of events for funders, friends and supporters. These included well-attended receptions hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Angola and the Mayor of London’s office; media interviews and DDP’s AGM.

The Mayor of London’s disability adviser who organised the event invited a number of London based UK DPOs to meet Carla and hear about the situation of disabled people in Angola and about LARDEF’s work.

It was a good networking and sharing opportunity. The visit was a chance for both Carla and DDP staff, trustees and volunteers to gain a deeper mutual appreciation of our partnership and the different but complementary work of both organisations.

Carla also found time to enjoy the sights of London – including a night flight on the London Eye, a very enjoyable evening at the Lion King and of course, shopping!

As an independent wheelchair-user, Carla appreciated London’s relatively accessible public transport, especially after a completely unwarranted struggle to be allowed on her flight for the long journey from Angola to the UK.

Her visit also prompted some local changes, for example, the Angolan Embassy acquired a much-needed ramp.
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