The latest edition of Talk Back has been uploaded to our website. Read it on our website here: allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u... #TalkBack #LDVoiceWales See less

Disabled people deserve more than survival, we demand change. Join us as we launch our manifesto: From Barely Surviving to Truly Thriving, which sets out our key asks to political parties ahead of the 2026 Senedd election. 🗓 1 Dec | 4–6pm Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...

We are launching our Manifesto for 2026 on Tuesday 4.11.25 at 10.30 am. We want WG and decision makers to understand what is important to us as people with learning disabilities.. Mark Isherwood MS will be speaking & it'll be live on our FB page. #AWPFManifesto2026

⏰ 2 days to go! The countdown is on for our AGM this Wednesday. Join us as we unveil our new Strategic Plan and hear important updates on the Welsh Government’s Disabled People’s Rights Plan. 🗓️ 22nd October | 10am – 1pm. 🔗 Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...

Happy Diwali! Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights It represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

October is Black History Month. The theme this year is : Standing Firm in Power and Pride We are celebrating the resilience and strength of the black community. #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #BlackHistoryMonth

Harry feels strongly about public transport and housing in his area. He's been supportive of the Homes not Hospitals campaign too. Harry says 'I like to speak up about what I believe in'. #AWPFMemberStories #LDVoiceWales #LDLivedExperiences allwalespeople1st.co.uk/diary-update... (pics: N Hirst)

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. The theme this year is: Good Mental Health isn't a Constant. MIND, the mental health charity wants us to fight for mental health everyday. . ow.ly/gnlH50X6Tm4

On 17th Oct UDIDD at the USW is hosting a book launch 2-4pm Author Stephen Unwin will be talking about his book 'Beautiful Lives' . Sara Ryan will be talking about her book 'Critical Health and Learning Disability: an exploration of erasure and social murder' ow.ly/A1iA50X66cq

New stories out now! As the risk to rights and access continues apace, meet those taking positive action. Here's @sabasalman.com intro to some of our latest stories. communitylivingmagazine.com/saba-salman-...

Nicole has finally moved into her new flat! She told us how she feels more independent in her latest update. It's on our website here : https://ow.ly/SZtL50X6gA7 #LDlivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales #AWPFMemberStories (pic: N Hirst)

We'll just leave this reminder here: Disabled people are not the problem. Barriers are. 👉 Want to learn how to remove them? Start with our Social Model Toolkit: https://www.disabilitywales.org/resources/ #SocialModel #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

It's always good to read the latest edition of Community Living magazine This edition has some interesting articles about health inequalities, performance artists, and an interview with an award winning film director! https://communitylivingmagazine.com/

'There is a lack of services, especially in rural areas.' Our colleague Leandra highlights how disabled people across Wales face barriers to accessing the support they need, particularly in rural communities. What's your experience of accessing services? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Through our Eyes Photography Project is now on tour in RCT. Thanks to Arts Factory, Maerdy for lending us the space. If you’re in the area pop to Maerdy Community Centre to see the images. Don't forget about our library of free images allwalespf.free.resourcespace.com/pages/collec...

Exciting news! SATV is back on 26.9.25 There’ll be the usual chit chat, themes, guest speakers and a quiz This year, we'll be doing the quiz differently. We’ll keep a record of your quiz points every month and there will be a prize at the end of the year for the member with the most points!

Learning Disability Wales has announced details of its Annual Conference. The theme for this year is My Home Matters. Get your tickets here: ow.ly/kx0i50WBSQ

BIHR is offering its 3 part training course Embedding Human Rights Legal Duties in MH Inpatient Care. ow.ly/m3Jz50WHbZF Lots of info on their website, including an opportunity to try taster session on 10.9.25

All Wales People First member Andrea doesn’t drive and relies on public transport. This is Andrea’s experience of using the bus service in North Wales youtube.com/shorts/6vGh5... #LDLivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales (pic: N Hirst)

We've published our Diversity Strategy. We recognise that we are currently not very diverse and we want to do better. We have made some changes and we have lots of plans about how to be more welcoming for diverse members and employees. ow.ly/ze3L50WzvzJ

Thanks to all members who attended our events in Carmarthen, Conwy & Cardiff recently Great discussions about WG's Draft Disabled People’s Rights Plan. You had some very positive things to say about it and shared concerns too. We'll do a full report to Welsh Government about what you told us.

Sam recently won an #LDMirror Award for her work to raise awareness of Down Syndrome. Here's her latest update ow.ly/ubGI50Wsvha You can watch a short video of Sam and her boyfriend James talking about their awards on our Youtube Channel youtube.com/shorts/YfN-i...

We've had a few diary updates from our members lately - some are on our website and some are video updates on our YouTube Channel. #AWPFMemberStories Why not check them out? allwalespeople1st.co.uk/category/mem... www.youtube.com/@allwalespeo...

📻 Looking forward to hearing our writer Simon Jarrett on R4 today at 3.30pm - talking about the history of learning disabilities. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Can you help Diabetes UK with a survey? If you have a learning disability and diabetes, they would like to hear from you uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

@awpfceo.bsky.social writes in the latest @communitylivingmagazine.com about self advocacy and his concerns. He says 'Self-advocacy is the ultimate preventive service – but it is under threat'. communitylivingmagazine.com/a-need-to-th...

We've uploaded an interview with Fran, one of our north Wales members, who won the Talent Show at #LDAdFest2025. Watch it on our Youtube channel here ow.ly/scvv50Woa6V

Members approved our Annual Report at the AGM last week. You can read it on our website allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u... allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u...

What a time we had at #LDAdFest2025. The theme was #HiddenTalents and we had some wonderful contributions to our talent contest which was won by Fran, one of our members from Conwy. 'Hidden Talents is about expressing who you are and being your own person' (Shayna, Conwy)

Can you help Diabetes UK? They still need some responses from Wales so they have extended the deadline to July 11th. This survey is for adults with learning disabilities and diabetes and carers of people with learning disabilities and diabetes in the UK uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

During #LearningDisabilityWeek why not check out our free image library? The images show people with learning disabilities as they want to be seen. Living ordinary lives. #DoYouSeeMe? The images are free to use allwalespf.free.resourcespace.com/pages/collec...

The Welsh Government’s Disabled People’s Rights Plan is out for consultation. Have your say and make your opinion matter before 7th August 2025 by clicking the link below. www.gov.wales/draft-disabl...

1/2 💬 Do you see me? It’s one week to go until Learning Disability Week 2025. The theme this year is ‘Do you see me?’ #LearningDisabilityWeek2025

@awpfceo.bsky.social is holding a Zoom session 2pm tomorrow for support staff who work for self advocacy organisations. It's about the Welfare Reform Consultation and all support staff from self advocacy groups are welcome to join. For the Zoom link please email [email protected]

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25th June at the Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel, Abergele. Everyone is welcome to attend. You can find more information on our website here: ow.ly/x3WQ50VWiU2 (pic: N Hirst)

1/3 📢 On Monday, MPs debated the Mental Health Bill in Parliament. MP Jen Craft @thurrockjen.bsky.social, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) on Learning Disability, and other MPs called on the Government for a plan to develop sufficient community support #MentalHealthBill

The Welsh Government wants to know your views on its draft Disabled People's Rights Plan. There is Easy Read information here www.gov.wales/node/68227/r... You have until 7th August to respond with your thoughts.

Joe Powell is on his way to London with Disability Wales to lobby about the proposed cuts to welfare benefits. @awpfceo.bsky.social #disabledpeopleagainstcuts #VictoryForSelfAdvocacy

In May's Soapbox, All Wales People First, Chief Executive - Joe Powell talks about PIP. All Wales People First is worried about the possible cuts to PIP and Joe talks about what we are doing to make sure our members' voices are heard. ow.ly/QaL750VUTPF

Bookings close on Friday for #LDAdFest2025! We're excited to say that we will be in the Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel in Abergele on 24th and 25th June. The theme this year is Hidden Talents. More information and link to booking form here: ow.ly/s9OK50VeFoV DAY DELEGATE PLACES ONLY ARE LEFT

We’re delighted to launch our new Business Plan for 2025-2029 Our plan is called a MIRROR Strategy You can read more on our website allwalespeople1st.co.uk/weve-launche...

Thanks to those who attended the session today about the gov consultation Pathways to work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working’. We've got 2 more sessions in May, to help members understand the consultation, speak up and have their say. allwalespeople1st.co.uk/events-and-t...

Neil learnt something when he broke his hand earlier this year - he says he had a taste of what it's like to be disabled. Neil is one of our new Board members and he attended his first Board meeting earlier this week . #AWPFMemberStories allwalespeople1st.co.uk/diary-update...

Elevenses with Gerraint is back on the 9th May. We're marking Cynnig Cymraeg Week. Come and join us to talk about everything Welsh! Croeso i bawb! We look forward to seeing you Details in poster

Joe Powell & co-chair Sophie are in London supporting Bring People Home from Hospital. Learning Disabiilty and Autism are not mental health issues. People with Learning Disabilities and autism should not be institutionalised. @awpfceo.bsky.social www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/news/bring-p...

Elevenses with Gerraint is back this Friday. It's about Benefits and Support and the proposed welfare reform. Here's some Easy Read information about the proposed changes shorturl.at/a4olm We look forward to seeing you Details in poster

Today is the one-year anniversary of the protest outside the Senedd about the inappropriate placement of people with learning disabilities and autism in hospital settings. allwalespeople1st.co.uk/homes-not-ho... #HomesNotHospitals #LDVoiceWales #LDLivedExperiences (pic: N Hirst)

It's been ages since we chatted to Chloe because she's been super busy as Chairperson of various groups including @careresearchwales.bsky.social, working as an Ambassador for DRIVE and generally being the busiest person ever! #AWPFMemberStories, #LDLivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales ow.ly/Xjle50VBuZr

For our Jewish members and supporters this week is the week that they celebrate Passover. Happy Passover to our friends who are celebrating.

📢We are recruiting! We're looking for a disabled person to join us as Programme Co-ordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside partner organisations to deliver the Equal Power Equal Voice programme. Closing date: 9am on 22 April. www.disabilitywales.org/vacancy-prog...