What is Positive Voices? It’s a conference developed,designed and delivered by self advocates for self advocates. Want to know more check this out ….. #selfadvocacyworks @PosVoiceConf @DvcDudley

We are completely overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity. A huge thank you to you all. Let’s keep sharing and get the best we can to create a sensory space that works for everyone. Still 12 days until the climb would be epic to get to 3k

Sorry for the radio silence. What an amazing @PosVoiceConf 2025! Facing health inequalities, sharing views, singing, dancing, eating together and connecting. Old friends and new, the day is always brighter when you are all around. Thank you to everyone who made this happen💕

The artist is doing a superb job - I can't wait to see it at the end😀 #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #autism #positivevoices2025 @dvcdudley.bsky.social

Matty introducing #positivevoices2025 conference - we'll done mate! #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #autism @dvcdudley.bsky.social

Our wonderful self advocate Loiuse asking a very important question about using A & E. She said from her experience staff didn't speak in non-medival but used confusing words. @dvcdudley.bsky.social #SelfAdvocacyWorks

A brilliant presentation by the A team @dvcdudley.bsky.social what a busy year you've had Cam, Matty, Owen and Sam!!! #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #autism

The #Oxleas team presentation about how to stay fit and have fun! Then a very moving poem read out by Louise - what a super duper day! ##SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #Autism @dvcdudley.bsky.social

The #Oxleas team presentation about how to stay fit and have fun! Then a very moving poem read out by Louise - what a super duper day! ##SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #Autism @dvcdudley.bsky.social

So Positive Voices conference tomorrow and I am sure this will be high on the agenda! www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/assets...

At long last ……https://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/assets/pdfs/leder/leder-annual-report-2023.pdf

Please share widely with your friends and family. This will be a great space for everyone to use. Providing a sensory space will support people to find peace, calm and safety in a world that sometimes is chaotic. #selfadvocacyworks www.gofundme.com/f/sensory-sp...

@eastendersbbc.bsky.social are highlighting the dangers of cuckooing. The storyline with Kojo will raise many questions. This is happening in our communities and we need to report when we think it is happening. Safeguarding is EVERYONES business. #selfadvocacyworks

👉 www.halesowennews.co.uk/news/2538647...

We are supporting Medi-App to trial and test out their product. Medi-App is all about a person understanding and being in control of making healthy decisions along with sharing information with your medical team in a safe way. #learningdisabilities #autism #digihealth

We have watched the news this evening and have seen the report on ITV news please be assured we have contacted our local council and councillors as a matter of urgency to meet this evening. This is not acceptable and we will not sit quietly #NotOnOurWatch

Today DVC gained 3 new published authors. Huge congratulations to Samantha, Vince and Joanne #nobarriers #selfadvocacyworks developed in 2019 with Gemma Allen and Jed Jerwood. The chapter we all co-authored is also available in easy read just click on the QR code.

@dvcsaraho.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Swing by and say

Over the past two weeks the inequalities and avoidable deaths for people living with a learning disability have been highlighted by @BBCNews @itvnews and @Channel4News so when is this going to become a priority and real change happen? People are aware, politicians are aware?

Busy week ahead, Dudley Fire Station on Tuesday at 10am to 12pm then games and fun until 1.30pm.Wednesday we are at Hollywood Bowl in Merry Hill come and have a game and dance your moves on Thursday with DJ Mark.What a busy week, looking forward to seeing you all. #communityteam

Look who is coming to see us

Great report we will wait for the response www.channel4.com/news/is-gove...

A great night was had by all 🥂 #ldawards25

A great night was had by all 🥂 #ldawards25

Where is the LeDeR report? People are dying up to 30 years younger, and these deaths could be preventable. Share the report to help create positive change! #LeDeRReport #Inequality #Inequity @NHSEngland @WesStreeting @AliveLeder #SelfAdvocacyWorks

This report is so important, many places are setting up co production teams and paying huge salaries for people who do not have the lived experience. By giving a grant to your local self advocacy group they can get the work done in a truly reflective way. www.local.gov.uk/publications...

Moved in to our new office, this morning I sat in the sensory garden watching the butterflies, such a beautiful start to the day 💕

We're on a mission to create a sensory room that truly supports our community. Every little bit helps! Please consider donating and sharing to make a difference together. 💙 www.gofundme.com/f/sensory-sp...

Channel 4 news interviewing Jess Thom who cannot continue working due to cuts in Access to Work funding. It was Jess’ organisation, @touretteshero.bsky.social that enabled my learning disabled son, to perform at the Southbank in London. The cuts in support for #disabled people must stop.

We’re raising funds to create a Sensory Room that will help our community find peace and comfort. Every pound counts! Please consider donating and sharing our mission. Thank you! gofund.me/c558b730

This film was developed to show the faces behind the data. Every day people are facing inequity in society. #inequity #selfadvocacyworks #leder

Today at the Black Country LeDeR event we shared what it is like to live with a learning disability or autism. We shared our thoughts, protested and made people 😢. Challenge is difficult but the real conversations we had following it all was worth it.

Excited to see that @itvx.com The Assembly is back on 😃

Really busy few weeks so here’s a quick round up in pictures #selfadvocacyworks

Good morning! Todays thoughts if we have translation services available to support everyday why do we not have the same opportunity for people who process and understand information differently? #neurodivergence #fridaythoughts #reasonableadjustment

Please share and get involved #selfadvocacyworks

How accessible is Dudley Zoo, see what Vince and Samantha’s experience was like #selfadvocacyworks

Hello, please share. Are you an unpaid carer in the UK? Please support this PhD project titled " Family Carers Supporting Family Members with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Who Have Offended or Engaged in Challenging Behaviour". We appreciate your help. Thanks!

Such beautiful words

Here is this weeks newsletter. If you have something you want us to share let us know. #selfadvocacyworks

A great day working with the West Mids Self advocacy network #WMSAN #selfadvocacyworks get in touch with us if you want to join us.

@c4cgroup.bsky.social love the cover photo!

Friday session talking about cancer screening and why it is so important for people to get it done but also the importance of information and professionals getting the invitations to these appointments right and clear. Thank you for being so honest. #selfadvocacyworks @dvcsaraho.bsky.social

@wmadass.bsky.social have released a report today about Autism and Parental Blame. Worrying stats. Read more here www.wm-adass.org.uk/improvement/...

Starting the NHS Health Inequalities Core20Plus programme today ….. let’s get health inequalities spoken about and actions implemented! #selfadvocacyworks #healthinequalities #learningdisability

Fancy joining us tomorrow and/or Thursday for a chat about human rights? Here is how👇🏼

Unintended consequences? Or an indicator of rushed and poorly thought through policy where Reeves had failed to ‘join up the dots’ ?https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/nov/11/uk-disability-charities-nics-tax-rise-life-changing-cuts

At Bristol university to speak to masters degree social workers #selfadvocacyworks @DVCSarahO @CameronRic52957

Every year we host a national network conference for self advocates and every year it is getting better! Take a peek at what we have been up to #selfadvocacyworks the growth over the last three years is amazing!

Celebration 2024 event in partnership with @RunLunch. An evening of thanks and sharing the great work we all do #selfadvocacyworks @dvcdudley.bsky.social