● Self-advocacy should make a difference - not just in learning disability services, but in all areas of life.
● People with a learning disability are interested in many different things and do not just want to talk about learning disability issues.
● People with a learning disability want support to see the links between issues in their own lives and other people or organisations such as community groups, political parties, parent groups and so on.
● Involvement should be genuine, not just carried out for the sake of ticking a box.
● Real honesty is needed about what people can or cannot change.
● People with a learning disability want a chance to talk about the things that are important to them - not agendas set by other people.
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Government Legislation
17 July 2008
Private Member Bills
17 July 2008
Details of government consultations
11 July 2008