A great day of catching up and connecting yesterday at #GOFOD3. To feel that strength in solidarity with the wonderful third sector in Wales.

"If my benefits are lost then I will not be able to afford to live." Benefit cuts will hit disabled people in Wales the hardest. All Welsh MPs must vote against the Bill. #NoToDisabilityBenefitCuts #StopDisabilityBenefitCuts

Had a great time at #AdFest2025 this week. The theme was hidden talents. I attended a great workshop led by @gerraintgriff.bsky.social on content creation. Also leaned lots from other people in the workshop. Now it’s Llandudno for the Welsh Labour Party conference.

We had a wonderful time at the Arts and Business Cymru awards last week. We celebrated the partnership between First Choice Housing and Gig Buddies Cymru and were presented with the award in the diversity category. It was an honour to be celebrated alongside Hijinx Theatre and The Queer Emporium.

By my count there are only 3/27 Welsh Labour MPs on this list despite Wales being hit harder by the benefit cuts than any other part of the UK. Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire), Ruth Jones (Newport West) & Henry Tufnell (Mid and South Pembs) are the Welsh rebels.

It is Learning Disability Awareness week this week and the theme this year is ‘Do you see me? There are some great events and lots of news being shared during the week so keep a look out. There is loads going on and you can find out more by checking out the video of Georgia, one of our trustees.

A really important telling of her story #LoveAndRageMunroeBergdorf in the cinemas last night and tonight. See it if you can

Yes. 42 people listened to constituents and campaigners - and can't ignore evidence that: - 'cuts don’t create jobs, they just cause more hardship' - it's the biggest attack on the welfare state since austerity - it'll impact 3 million of the most disadvantaged www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Organisations are closing around us. But what is the big picture for Wales?

Looking forward to seeing this in Port Talbot

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan will distance herself from Labour's benefit cuts and warn the Government that she will stand up against "unfairness". www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Its been great to join the launch online today. Some serious work for us all to do. But great to know that we have the right intention.

Do you want a document in an accessible Easy Read format but don't know where to start? Request a quote to see how we can help: [email protected]

Lovely to see this Swansea story in the Grand today. 4 actors, wonderful story telling, the only unbelievable thing about it was the high scoring hygiene rating on the chicken shop window. Catch it this week. Another triumph for the team at @grandambition.bsky.social

Here's what audiences at Sherman Theatre thought of Hot Chicks. Book now to see the show right here in Swansea! www.swanseagrand.co.uk/hotchicks

What disability groups and disabled people and families think is clear, well-established and well-reported, unless strategic un-listening is your MO. 'I very much hope that they will carry on talking to me because I need to know what they think about these proposals.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Speaking about Stolen Lives at MMU on April 9th. In person and online. You can sign up here. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stolen-liv...

If your organisation wants to make information clear, accessible, and inclusive, we can help. Get in touch to find out more. #EasyRead #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityRights #CommunicationForAll

I’m almost 50 with 4 children and I’ve spent at least 5 hours today playing Crossy Road. Send help!

🚨 Let’s set the record straight. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is NOT an out-of-work benefit. It's a vital lifeline designed to support disabled people with the extra costs of disability. 1/

Just done the Hokey Cokey before bed. Gosh it’s uplifting!

With rising concerns over misinformation and online safety, many charities are rethinking their strategies on social media platforms such as X. In this @civilsociety.bsky.social blog, we’ve shared our approach, along with other charities, of how we’re navigating these changes: bit.ly/3XLUViq

Spoke to Sky News about Chief Executive Dame Clare Moriarty’s warning against short-term action on disability benefits which has very serious long-term consequences Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025... @citizensadvice.bsky.social

We will be at the @plaidcymru.bsky.social conference this weekend to talk about key issues for people with a learning disability and their carers that need to be addressed in the next Senedd election. Come chat to us on Saturday 22 March, Conwy Room Venue Cymru 1-2pm @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social

Stayed in St Dogmaels on the weekend and watched the game at the White Heart community owned pub. Really friendly atmosphere.

March Offer: 10% Off Easy Read Services! Make your information clear and accessible and save 10%. How to claim: Email us at [email protected] with code B648MAR25. Accept your quote by 5:00pm, 31 March. Let’s make your information Easy Read! #EasyRead #Accessibility #Discount

Great to attend and join the panel in North Wales exploring a children’s right approach to providing support for disabled children with @childcomwales.bsky.social

Great to be at Wembley for the Association of Chief Executives conference this week. Grateful to the contributions shared which were incredibly personal and honest. Great to catch up with CEO’s from Wales. #ACEVOFEST

I began the week at the Stolen Lives task group. Working on recommendations to stop this happening in Wales. A hospital is not a home

Thanks to @hijinxtheatre and @shermantheatre for the invite to #Housemates last night. My second time in the audience. Incredible story telling and I am telling everyone I know to go watch

Looking forward to receiving our copy at @ldwales.bsky.social

All party support for a National Job coaching model in the room today. Join us online to hear more from @gerraintgriff.bsky.social youtube.com/live/n4lDJrS...

An important day in the life of the Engage to Change project at @learningdisabilitywales and partners. An opportunity to talk about the project’s legacy. Young people are able to question the main parties about employment for young people . Watch the live link here lnkd.in/e8CZXkk9

Great to be at Public Health Wales launch of their National Vision for children and young people with a learning disability. Great to hear from local schools about how they coproduced the work.

Lovely skyline in Aberavon last night. Perfect way to finish the working day. Even if it was freezing

February is LGBTQ+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈 Michael Chick, Co-founder of United Pride Friends, reflects on some of the challenges LGBTQ+ people have had to overcome – particularly those LGBTQ+ people who also have learning disabilities... tinyurl.com/5c7e69bu

Lovely to join friends for the @irisprize.org showing last night at Pontardawe Arts Centre. Looking forward to seeing the new building when complete. Favourite short film was Teth.

We can produce Easy Read in Welsh. First we produce an English language Easy Read version of your document. Our specialist easy read Welsh translators then produce the Welsh Easy Read version. #EasyRead #WelshTranslation #AccessibleDesign

An opportunity to join our Young People’s team as Senior Participation Lead for Wales working on our OnLine safety project in collaboration with NSPCC platfform.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...

Lovely to visit Maesteg Town Hall today to see how Awen Trust has created a wonderful space for the people of the town.

Future of much loved Newport music venue Le Pub safeguarded #Wales #Cymru #Newport #Pubs https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/future-much-loved-newport-music-30736780

Enjoyed the launch evening last night.

The closing date for the consultation on @welshgovernment.bsky.social's White Paper on Adequate Housing is 30th January. We encourage people to respond, and to consider our #BackTheBill Alternative White Paper questions: www.taipawb.org/wp-content/u...

'They gave her a bed to die in because she had Down's Syndrome.' So sad to hear that John Sullivan has died. He fought to keep going so that he could give evidence to the inquiry about his daughter Susie who had Down's syndrome. Watch here: 0-40 mins. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5UZ...

Had a wonderful break in Copenhagen.

Visited the Holly Johnson exhibition today at #MuseumOfLiverpool. Nostalgia

'A lost opportunity' says campaigner Shaun Webster. I wrote this after the govt's work plans. It touches on attitudes to aspiration, supported employment, self-advocacy, the building blocks of life and who we consider worthy of contribution. #LearningDisability bylinetimes.com/2024/12/13/i...

How do people with learning disabilities live their best life in their own homes after moving out of hospital? Hear from the 'Making Positive Moves Project' at the Learning Disability England Conference 2025... March 5th 2025 - Friends House Manchester | Book here: tinyurl.com/2jx29aar