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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.
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