Our History: 2017

Film - Shannon talks about disability awareness training and promoting the Thumbs up scheme
Hannah talks about BHIG group

2 new films are made about Speak Out and the experience of people with learning disabilities

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In 2017 the following events took place

BHIG-group-stall

The Being Heard in Government (BHIG) group campaigns during the General Election for democratic rights for people with learning disabilities

Power-Group

8 self-advocacy groups are now supported, some themed – young people older peoples group, and new LGBTQ group

Thumbs-Up-campaign

The Thumbs Up campaign is renewed and Thumbs up for Health services developed

AGM-ceilidh-2017

Events – Disability Pride, Sponsored walk, Advocacy Partnership conference, AGM at the Komedia, Open house exhibition.

some of our favourite pictures from 2017

Other years

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