Learning Disability Wales has launched an exciting new project encouraging people with a learning disability to get involved in elections and have their say in politics. www.ldw.org.uk/project/read...

Gig Buddies North Wales is looking for a Senior Coordinator to join our team. Closing date: 19 January 2026 www.ldw.org.uk/gig-buddies-...

New research shows nearly half of UK websites need accessibility improvements, highlighting why inclusive design matters for disabled people. From @learningdisability.bsky.social www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/half-of... #Accessibility

Managing everyone’s needs in a #neurodiverse family is hard, especially at Christmas. We have recorded some short podcast discussions between ND parents to help: neurodivergencewales.org/en/parents-c...

It’s really great to see Easy Read being used by Hywel Dda UHB to make hospital visits to A&E less stressful and accessible for more people: hduhb.nhs.wales/news/press-r... #EasyRead

Artist Nnena Kalu wins Turner Prize. We love this beautiful vibrant work, well done Nnenu! : www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXPE... #Art #Sculpture #LearningDisability #Autism #TurnerPrize2025

Introducing From Barely Surviving to Truly Thriving: Disabled People’s Manifesto 2026–2031. Developed with DPOs and 250+ disabled people, it calls for action across five key areas to build a Wales where disabled people can thrive. Read more: disabilitywales.org/from-barely-... #DWManifesto

Roeddem yn falch o weithio gydag Anabledd Cymru i greu fersiwn hawdd ei ddeall o'u maniffesto newydd, O Prin yn Goroesi I Ffynnu Go Iawn: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/er-work/e...

We were pleased to work with @disabilitywales.bsky.social to create an Easy Read version of their new manifesto, From Barely Surviving to Truly Thriving. www.ldw.org.uk/er-work/easy... It shares what disabled people and their organisations said needs to change in Wales over the next 5 years.

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...

Our new annual review highlights what we did in the past year to help make Wales the best place for people with a learning disability to live, learn, love and work. Read the digitally accessible PDF or a magazine-style flipbook at www.ldw.org.uk/about-us/ann...

Welsh Government has created a toolkit that helps parent and carers understand the additional learning needs (ALN) system in Wales and the support available for children and young people. Easy-read available www.gov.wales/additional-l...

Diolch yn fawr to @Pracsolutions for this great review of our sold-out annual conference, My Home Matters. www.practice-solutions.co.uk/reflections-...

Mae gennym dros 20 mlynedd o brofiad o gynhyrchu gwybodaeth hygyrch o ansawdd uchel i amrediad eang o gleientiaid yn cynnwys Llywodraeth Cymru, y sector cyhoeddus, cyrff ac elusennau pob anabl. #AmHawddEiDdeallCymru

We have over 20 years’ experience of producing high quality accessible information for a wide range of clients, including Welsh Government, the public sector, disabled people’s organisations and charities. #AboutEasyReadWales

Ombudsman Wales is considering an investigation into the handling of housing disrepair in Wales, with a particular focus on damp and mould. They are asking for your views before they decide to carry out the investigation. Consultation closes 8 Dec 12pm www.ombudsman.wales/ombudsman-co...

We've had a brilliant day connecting with attendees, speakers and other exhibitors at the Learning Disability Wales Annual Conference in Swansea today.

The @ldwales.bsky.social conference is now taking a break for workshops and lunch. It will be back on the livestream at around 1:20pm with drama and 3 more brilliant presentations including @innovatetrust.bsky.social, don’t miss it! Watch live: youtube.com/live/uKnqPkA... #MyHomeMatters

Next up at the @ldwales.bsky.social conference 'Shared lives: your home, your choice' with @ategi.bsky.social Watch live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKnq... #MyHomeMatters

Today we’re at the @ldwales.bsky.social South Wales annual conference, exploring homes, housing and where people live. You can watch today’s conference live on YouTube here: youtube.com/live/uKnqPkA... Look out for #MyHomeMatters for updates throughout the day!

We've had a brilliant day connecting with attendees, speakers and other exhibitors at the Learning Disability Wales Annual Conference in Llandudno Junction today. #LDWConference #MyHomeMatters #LearningDisabilityWales

The Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social Annual Conference 2025 - My home matters (North Wales) is starting soon, watch the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/zfyrZFw...

Are you from Swansea, Neath Port Talbot or Bridgend? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Please take some time to fill out @sionedplaid.bsky.social's survey on how disability benefit cuts may affect you 👇 www.sionedwilliams.cymru/en/news/surv...

This week @sionedplaid.bsky.social launched a new survey. She wants to hear from residents in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend about changes the government want to make to disability benefits. Find out more and fill in the Easy Read survey here: www.sionedwilliams.cymru/en/campaigns...

This week is Occupational Therapy Week, and to mark it, @newportcitycouncil.bsky.social are holding drop-in sessions in the Assistive Technology Hub in Newport Central Library. The sessions are running every day from 4-7 November, from 10am-2pm each day.

Mae gan bob gydag anabledd dysgu hawl i gael gwybodaeth maen nhw yn ei ddeall er mwyn gwneud dewisiadau gwybodus a chael llais. #HawddEiDdeall

People with a learning disability have a right to information they can understand so they can make informed choices and have a say. #EasyRead #AccessibleInformation

We have some reduced price tickets for our annual conference in north Wales. For individuals or groups. Please message: [email protected] Thursday 6 November - Llandudno Junction Standard tickets from £32. Book your place now: www.ldw.org.uk/event/my-hom...

A QR code should never be the only way to respond to a paper letter, especially about health. Not everyone has a smartphone or knows how to use QR codes. Always include the full web link and other options, like phone, email, or reply slip so everyone can take part in their care.

North Wales! Join @ldwales.bsky.social in Llandudno Junction on 6 November for My Home Matters – our conference about housing, homes and independence for people with a learning disability. Talks, workshops, networking and stalls. Book now: www.ldw.org.uk/event/my-hom... #NorthWales #Housing

Richie has a message for you… 2 weeks until the Learning Disability Wales My Home Matters Annual Conference! Watch, share, and book your ticket today - ldw.org.uk/event/my-home-matters

The topic of this year's conference is #MyHomeMatters - about housing, homes and where people live. 6 November - Llandudno Junction 13 November - Swansea Book your ticket now: www.ldw.org.uk/event/my-hom...

At our annual conference we will hear from the Stolen Lives campaign. Find out what they are doing to get people with a learning disability out of inappropriate secure hospitals and back to a home of their own. Book your ticket now: www.ldw.org.uk/event/my-hom... 1/2

Rydyn ni’n cefnogi cydraddoldeb menopos i bobl ag anabledd dysgu. Archebwch eich llyfrynnau Hawdd eu Deall am ddim yma: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/resources/

Tomorrow is World Menopause Day. At Easy Read Wales, we’re supporting menopause equality for people with a learning disability. Learn more with our free Easy Read Keeping healthy in perimenopause and menopause booklets: www.ldw.org.uk/resources/ #WorldMenopauseDay #EasyRead

We are looking for a new trustee to join our friendly and hardworking board. We have 1 vacancy for a representative from a family support provider organisation or a supported employment organisation. Find out more and apply on our website by 17 October www.ldw.org.uk/new-trustee-...

It was great to work with @estyn-hmi.bsky.social on this important Easy Read report about Independent Living Skills courses in Wales. Accessible information matters. Everyone should be able to understand and be part of conversations about education. #EasyRead www.facebook.com/share/v/1AEz...

Dydyn ni ddim yn cyfieithu i Gymraeg yn unig, rydym yn defnyddio Cymraeg Hawdd ei Ddeall felly gallwch fod yn sicr bod eich dogfen yn addas i bobl gydag anabledd dysgu yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg.

We don't just translate into Welsh, we use Easy Read Welsh so you can be sure your document is suitable for people with a learning disability in both English and Welsh.

Family Fund has grants for families in Wales raising a disabled or seriously ill child aged under 18, and who are living on a low income. Grant items include family breaks, outdoor play equipment, games, sensory toys, and technology for your child. familyfund.org.uk/grants/schem... 1/2

The #WelshGovernment is asking for feedback on how direct payments in health and social care could be offered and managed in Wales in future. If you have any experience in this area, please respond to the consultation by Weds 8 October. www.gov.wales/proposed-reg...

Learning Disability Wales are looking for a new trustee! Join the friendly, hardworking board @ldwales.bsky.social and help make Wales a place where everyone is valued and included. Find out more and apply www.ldw.org.uk/new-trustee-... #CharityJobs #Trustee #Inclusion #Wales

Consultation ends this month - please send your answers to Welsh Government by 8 October 2025:

Nid Hawdd ei Ddeall yn unig a gynhyrchwn! Rydym wedi cymryd ymgynghoriadau a dogfennau polisi cymhleth a chynhyrchu fersiynau Iaith Glir a fersiynau Hawdd ei Ddeall.

We don't just create Easy Read! We’ve taken complex consultations and policy documents and produced Plain Language versions and Easy Read versions #PlainLanguage

What to expect on the day: ☑️ A relaxed day out with lunch provided ☑️ Explore venues that could become future break destinations ☑️ Meet other families, share ideas, and shape something new ☑️ Connect with local businesses, providers, and partners ready to help build it

Upcoming events: Explore, Wrexham – Friday 3 Oct, 10:30–2:00 Scolton Manor, Pembrokeshire – Wed 8 Oct, 10:30–2:00 Tynyrhyd, Ceredigion – Wed 15 Oct, 10:30–2:00 Let’s keep Reimagining. Breaks. Together. – for families, by families, with professionals making it happen

This Friday! In Wrexham! ☀️ Short Breaks Cooperative Engagement Days ☀️ The Short Breaks Cooperative is a new idea, led by carers but supported by professionals, to make it easier for families of people with learning disabilities to take regular, affordable breaks. Carers shape the vision.

Mae gennym gyfieithwyr Cymraeg Hawdd ei Ddeall profiadol iawn sydd â gwybodaeth arbenigol am Gymraeg Hawdd ei Ddeall. Dydy e ddim mor syml â dim ond cyfieithu’r Saesneg Hawdd ei Ddeall.

We have very experienced Easy Read Welsh translators who have specialist knowledge of Easy Read Welsh. It’s not as simple as just getting the Easy Read English translated.