We’re delighted to welcome Julie Sangani to the Learning Disability Wales team. We asked Julie to tell us about herself and her new role as Business Development Manager. As the Business Development Manager at Learning Disability Wales, I am committed to amplifying the voices of people with learning disabilities throughout Wales. My responsibilities include researching, … Continued
According to a recent report by the Senedd’s Children, Young People and Education Committee, many disabled children and young people in Wales are being “fundamentally let down” because they are not getting the education they have a right to. The committee, made up of Members of the Senedd from several political parties, has been investigating … Continued
We are excited to announce that Gig Buddies is launching in the counties of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. Thanks to funding from the West Glamorgan Regional Integrated Fund, the project started in July and is funded until March 2026. Read an easy read version of this article here Learning Disability Wales is hosting the … Continued
Learning Disability Wales is extremely concerned about the reduction in day services in recent years. At the recent meeting of our Connections Cymru network we brought people together to explore how provision has changed since the pandemic and what those changes have meant for the people who use them. Connections Cymru was set up to … Continued
We are looking to recruit a new Project Support Coordinator for our Gig Buddies Cymru befriending project. Gig Buddies Cymru (managed by Learning Disability Wales) is an innovative friendship project that matches people with a learning disability and/or autism with a volunteer who shares the same interests, so they can enjoy social activities together. We … Continued
As part of Learning Disability Week, we have invited Corrina Williams, director of Cwmni Addysg Rhyw – Sex Education Company, to talk about the crucial work Cwmni Addysg Rhyw do to help adults with a learning disability to have happy and healthy relationships. This is the first of an ongoing series highlighting members of Learning … Continued
We have gathered together easy read resources to help people with a learning disability to vote in the general election on 4 July. The resources include guides to voting and easy read versions of the main political parties’ manifestos. There will be a general election in the UK on Thursday 4 July 2024. People across … Continued
Everyone with a learning disability and autism has the right to vote. We have written a free easy read guide to voting in the 2024 UK General election to support people to use their right to vote. Download your free guide Our Easy Read guide is available in both English and Welsh, and you can … Continued
Along with other organisations in Wales, we are calling on Welsh Government to scrap plans to raise weekly charges for social care and support. We have submitted a response to a Welsh Government consultation proposing an uplift in the maximum weekly charge by local authorities. Our response echoes the worries of other organisations. Our main … Continued
Learning Disability Wales is delighted to announce Tracy Hammond as the new Chair of our board of trustees. Tracy has worked with people with a learning disability for 30 years and is currently the Innovation Director at KeyRing, where she has worked for many years. Tracy lives in Harlech and is passionate about the rights … Continued
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