Getting Your Voice Heard
Discuss and share your views on issues and topics that are important to you.
Type of activity: Discussion
Who the activity is for: Group
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Peer support, Problem solving
Additional resources you might need: Flipchart and markers, Pens and paper, Refreshments
Resource sheets
Guide to doing group discussions (G3)
Get involved in the planning and running of activities and services in an organisation.
Type of activity: Advocacy
Who the activity is for: Individual, Organisation
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Problem solving, Teamwork
Additional resources you might need: Organisational resources
Resource sheets
Information Sheet: Getting involved in organisations (18)
Network with regional and national learning disability groups and forums.
Type of activity: Advocacy
Who the activity is for: Organisation
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Collaboration, Problem solving, Social networking
Additional resources you might need: Organisational resources
Develop training and consultancy opportunities, such as disability awareness and quality checking.
Type of activity: Advocacy
Who the activity is for: Organisation
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Problem solving, Project management, Training and consultancy
Additional resources you might need: Organisational resources
Resource sheets
Guide to providing training and consultancy (G7)
Design a leaflet or a poster about a key topic or issue.
Type of activity: Project
Who the activity is for: Group
Suggested duration: 1-2 days
Skills and knowledge: Design, Digital, Project management, Writing
Additional resources you might need: Art and design materials, Cameras, Computer
Resource sheets
Guide to creating a leaflet or poster (G2)
Make a video about a key topic or issue.
Type of activity: Project
Who the activity is for: Group
Suggested duration: Up to a week
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Digital, Planning (storyboarding), Project management
Additional resources you might need: Computer, Video and sound equipment, Video editing software
Resource sheets
Guide to making a video (G5)
Campaign about issues important to people with learning disabilities.
Type of activity: Organising and campaigning
Who the activity is for: Individual, Group, Organisation
Skills and knowledge: Campaigning, Collaboration, Communication, Problem solving
Additional resources you might need: Community resources, Organisational resources
Resource sheets
Guide to campaigning (G1)
