The Association

The Llanelli Disabled Drivers Association is an independant charity affiliated to Mobilise Organisation, which was formed in 2005 following the merge of the Disabled Drivers Association and the Disabled Drivers Motor Club.

The independant status of our organisation allowed us to retain the long standing name of 'Disabled Drivers Association.' The Llanelli Group as it was originally named, was formed in 1958 when trikes were the popular method of mobility by disabled drivers. With the help of many organisations within the Llanelli area the group purchased a building in1962 in Albert Street, Llanelli, which became the headquarters and social centre for all activities of the group.

In the early days and for many years members enjoyed caravan holidays transported in their own minibus and were in the forefront when campaigning for the rights of disabled people both locally and nationally. Nearly 60 years later the results of all the dedicated campaigning can be seen in many areas of society today.

The Association continues to campaign , provide members with information and advice, and provide a range of social activities including weekly meetings at the DDA Hall in Albert Street, with refreshments always available.

Whos who?  Executive Committee  2009-2010

Peter Joseph - Chairman
Meryl Watson - Secretary

Eileen John - Committee Member
Christine Lewis - Vice President
Norma Hopkins - Committee member
Inge Jones - Committee member
Phyllis Allen - Committee member

Elizabeth Evans - Committee member

We operate according to the guidelines of the Equal Opportunities Act, as per the Equality and Human Rights Commission October 2007 and the Data Protection Act 1998.

 

Our Heritage

Founder Members of the DDA                      In Recognition of Services to the DDA

Freddie Hearne  Ivor Jones  John Griffiths    Leonard (Larry) Park           Vivian Pughsley

 Treasurer         Chairman    Secretary                  Vice President                      Chairman

   V

    Donald Phillips

    Vice Chairman

The Llanelli Disabled Drivers Association began in 1948, and was known as the Llanelly Invalid Tricycle Association and became members of the National Association,with their Headquarters based in London. As the years progressed the Invalid Tricycle Association became The Disabled Drivers' Association who eventually set up their Headquarters in Ashwellthorpe Hall in Norwich. and remained as the National Association until 2005, when the merger took place with the Disabled Drivers Motor Club. Because of our affiliated status, we retained our title and our National body is now Mobilise Organisation.

The Social Centre Story, as told by Founder and Past Chairman of our Association, Mr Ivor Jones is entitled "In the beginning"

Photographic Images form the Past

 

Past Images associated with our Association