People added to maps showing self-advocacy and involvement groups in the Eastern Region of England. Attendees also shared what they like about living in the region. They provided feedback on the new National Forum website and ideas for content on the Eastern Region page. The group discussed challenges and successes of self-advocacy organizations, and what assistance they may need. Plans were made to continue the Eastern Region Forum amid uncertainty about future funding. The afternoon included a birthday cake, a presentation about advocating through MPs, and a discussion on joining Learning Disability England.
People added to maps showing self-advocacy and involvement groups in the Eastern Region of England. Attendees also shared what they like about living in the region. They provided feedback on the new National Forum website and ideas for content on the Eastern Region page. The group discussed challenges and successes of self-advocacy organizations, and what assistance they may need. Plans were made to continue the Eastern Region Forum amid uncertainty about future funding. The afternoon included a birthday cake, a presentation about advocating through MPs, and a discussion on joining Learning Disability England.
People added to maps showing self-advocacy and involvement groups in the Eastern Region of England. Attendees also shared what they like about living in the region. They provided feedback on the new National Forum website and ideas for content on the Eastern Region page. The group discussed challenges and successes of self-advocacy organizations, and what assistance they may need. Plans were made to continue the Eastern Region Forum amid uncertainty about future funding. The afternoon included a birthday cake, a presentation about advocating through MPs, and a discussion on joining Learning Disability England.
started at the last meeting showing self advocacy groups and involvement groups
This one shows what people like
about living in the East of England
We showed the new
National Forum website and asked,
What would you like to see on the
Eastern Region page ?
Thinking about the future we asked :
What are your successs as a self advocacy group or organisation? what are the challenges? What would you like help with? We talked about the future and shared the letter from the Co-Chairs about funding. We are going to make a plan to keep going as a Forum
Lunchtime! Hilda brought a cake to share as it was her birthday the following Sunday
Sharon Stanley from the Parliamentary
outreach team told us about her job and how people could get their voice heard through their MP We watched the new Empower film
We talked about whether the National Forum and the
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