Day: 13 September 2018
Children’s Commissioner- Briefing: Falling through the Gaps in Education
STOMP- Count me in!
STOMP – Count me in!
Date: Tuesday 22 January 2018
Location: Birmingham
Count me in! is a cross-sector conference for people who are challenging practices which result in over-medication of people with learning disabilities, autism or both. It will provide insights into what has been achieved so far through the STOMP campaign, provide opportunities for cross-sector discussion and help you think creatively about your next step in tackling over-medication. You may be a health or social care professional, a self-advocate or a family carer. This conference is for you. We hope you can join us.
Reserve your place here. (Terms apply)
Believe That
A short documentary, directed by Caleb Yule. The film follows the journey of Team Santos, three players from Brighton Table Tennis Club, as they prepare to represent their country at the European Down’s Syndrome Championships.
Government Response to LeDeR
The Governments response to the LeDeR report has now been released and can be accessed here. This includes an Easy Read report.
- Michelle, a Treat me well campaigner, shares her view on the Government’s decision.
- Chris Hatton has written a blog .
- Dimensions’ and the National Autistic Society’s press releases can be read here and here.
- Lucy Burk has written a piece in the Guardian here.