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Cross Party Group on Learning Disability
The next Cross Party Group takes place on 20 February at 1 pm in Room 3 the Scottish Parliament. The dates for all the meetings this year are: 29 May at 1 pm 11 September at 1 pm [this will
Adult Protection Day
The national adult protection day takes place on 20 February 2018. More information about the events on the day will follow soon.
Cross Party Group on Autism
We’ve been asked to join the cross party group on autism. This is a really exciting opportunity for us to tell our MSP’s how it really is for people with autism, and to help to influence positive changes. We’ll write
Advocacy for Carers
Speak Out have been asked to pilot a carers advocacy service. Our aim is to ensure that carers views are heard and their rights upheld. We help by providing information that will allow carers to make informed choices about their
Learning Disability Alliance Scotland – Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting takes place on 28 November at 11 am in Edinburgh. It will close at 1 pm. If your are interested in attending, please contact Sonya or Donna at LDAS. The next big meeting of The Learning
Cross Party Group for Autism
Great News!!! The Scottish Parliament have agreed to launch a cross party group on autism! This is great news, and at last, some real focus and attention might be paid to people who are affected by autism. Well done to
Scottish Commission for Learning Disabilities – Parenting Events
Speak Out were invited to address the 2 events that looked at the experiences of parents who have a learning disability. Patricia and Sandie attended the first event in Glasgow, and Jim, Sandie and Ruth the event in Stirling. Our
Admin vacancy
Speak Out are looking to recruit a part-time admin worker with book-keeping skills. Details can be found on our vacancy page.
Electoral Hustings – Council Elections April 2017
Speak Out Advocacy, in conjunction with the Learning Disability Alliance Scotland, hosted Politician’s Question Time in East Kilbride on 18 April. Kirsten Robb from the Green Party, Paul McGarry from the Liberal Democrats and Hugh MacDonald from the Scottish National