Advocating Together (Dundee) SCIO a local independent self-advocacy organisation whose purpose is to promote the benefit of persons with learning disabilities (LD) and/or an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) living within Dundee and District by supporting them to: |
- Meet in a safe environment where they can gain knowledge and are encouraged to learn from their experiences, enabling them to lead a more independent life where they effectively manage risks themselves to live healthy lifestyles and keep safe.
- Have socially valued roles through self-advocacy, volunteering and work opportunities
- Meet people and share experiences in familiar settings and new places within the community.
- Form and work on relationships
- Have their rights and responsibilities promoted and respected using an assets and human rights approach.
- Develop ordinary, cost effective solutions to complex problems so they can have more choice and control over their own life.
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Outcomes for people with LD and/or ASD are: |
- Sharing gifts and talents through self-advocacy, volunteering or work
- Sharing ordinary places
- Having friends and relationships
- Making choices, being in control and being respected for who they are
- Opportunities to explore and develop healthy lifestyles
- Increased awareness of safety
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