Victoria feels really strongly that being able to speak up for herself makes her more confident and broadens her horizons. She's still buzzing about being able to travel independently down to south Wales to attend #LDAdFest2024. allwalespeople1st.co.uk/diary-update-v… (photos N Hirst)

We need real action to make our railways accessible, safe, and reliable for disabled people. Apologies don’t create change; inclusive transport systems do. It's time for meaningful improvements that ensure independence for all. inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyl…

Many of you know that we worked closely with the #BIHRhumanrights to produce a toolkit about Human Rights. The BIHR has now developed a separate webpage for Easy Read information. You can find out more about all your human rights on their website here bihr.org.uk/get-informed/e…

'It is time to stop accepting failures as inevitable and work together on real solutions to create change.' Disabled people's & passenger organisations have written to the Prime Minister, calling for action to make the UK transport system more accessible. transportforall.org.uk/news/charities…

In his latest Soapbox @JoePowellAWPF talks about the ongoing issues with public transport. Members rely on public transport for access to their communities. Read what Joe has to say on our website here allwalespeople1st.co.uk/joes-soapbox-1… (photo: N Hirst)

The Mencap Training Academy is offering supported internships and pre-internship programmes for the 2024/25 academic year! Join our online information sessions to learn more and apply. 👉 Sign up here brnw.ch/21wMuMw #Mencap #SupportedInternships

Are you offering supported employment, internships, apprenticeships or career advice to people with learning disabilities and/or autism? If YES, we need your help! We’re mapping provision across Wales to raise awareness and improve access. Survey here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cardiff/mapp…

Help end hospital detention for people with learning disabilities & autism! Sign the petition to stop this & bring people back into their communities with the right support. We need 10,000 signatures to get it debated in the Senedd. 👉 Sign here: petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2461…

Here is the link to our September 2024 update! mailchi.mp/917fbb5b983e/c…

Today marks the start of our annual campaign #Shoctober⚡ We’ll be teaching primary school pupils across #Wales about the correct use of 999, what happens when you call, and lifesaving skills such as #CPR and how to use a defibrillator. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5jpz5h9p Patient Experience & Community Involvement Team

We spotted Tom Watling, member of @CwmTafPeople and an #AllWalesPeople1st member talking about Annual Health Checks to the BBC last week . Tom said that a better availability of annual health checks could help to reduce health inequalities. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

(1) The Welsh Parliament is looking for 8 disabled people (18-65) for a Zoom focus group on Thurs, 24th Oct at 2 pm to discuss employment challenges. Share your experiences and help shape policies! Email: [email protected] to join. Limited spots – sign up ASAP! 🕒

Parent advisory group at DECIPHER at Cardiff University The session is on the 7th October and all participants will get a £20 voucher For further information please contact Sophie Jones at [email protected] To sign up scan the QR code in the poster

📢Calling all our members! We want to hear your views as we plan for the future. By completing our member survey, you will help us set our priorities and make sure that we are delivering the services & activities that our members want. Have your say: surveymonkey.com/r/RL5DS9Y

Last day for collecting signatures. Every little helps. Petition: Stop the detention of learning disabled and autistic children, young people and adults in hospitals. petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2461…

Mencap wants to know what you think about Public Transport. Their survey is in Easy Read and it also has audio clips. There is also the chance to win a £40 voucher if you complete the survey. survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90733591/Me…

Absolutely thrilled to be co chair for the CoP Behaviours of Concern thank you once again Improvement Cymru for appointing me absolutely honoured

Deadline to apply to be our next Welsh Youth Parliament Member is next Wednesday 6 November. We are looking for a young person with a learning disability or autism aged 11-17 to represent Learning Disability Wales. Get your applications in now! ldw.org.uk/next-welsh-you…

✅ Lived experience captured ✅ Stories shared ✅ Feedback on services 🚑We were thrilled to join the Welsh Ambulance #LearningDisability Conference last week in Newbridge. It was a great to learn more about how the service is tackling health inequalities faced by the community.

Here is the link to our October 2024 update: mailchi.mp/751fe819835d/c… ❤️🧡💚