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Merry Christmas from Mr.Lloyd Page🎅 @dvcdudley.bsky.social #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities
December 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
ndtihello.bsky.social
Over 200 people contributed to our engagement work exploring the possibilities of creating a new, representative membership body for independent advocacy.
www.ndti.org.uk/resource/a-n...

#12DaysOfImpact #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
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December 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
dvcdudley.bsky.social
Read this 👇🏼 if it doesn’t bring a lump to your throat and make you ask why then I’m not sure what will. This needs sharing widely #selfadvocacyworks
November 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
ndtihello.bsky.social
Advocates stand with you, not for systems, not for services, but for you. They’re independent and focused solely on your voice and your choices. That’s why advocacy matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
https://www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awareness-week-2025/
Advocates stand alongside you. Advocates are independent and solely focused on you. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25 Image of two males sat outdoors on a bench chatting. One is wearing a hidden disabilities lanyard around his neck and is talking. The other is sitting listening.
October 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
advonetuk.bsky.social
In our latest reel for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek, our Citizen Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator Sarah discusses how we support adults with learning disabilities in Leeds, showing how #SelfAdvocacyWorks!
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
bradfordautismaim.bsky.social
For #AAW25, we have a blog post about how all of Autism AIM's peer-led groups stand alongside you. It talks about the facilitators' role and how members help each other.

To read more, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a... #SelfAdvocacyWorks
Advocates stand alongside you Advocates are independent and solely focused on you #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 logo
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
leedsautismaim.bsky.social
There are a wide range of free #SelfAdvocacy resources from us on our website. They include daily and weekly planners, as well as a social profile to help plan what you want to say in social situations.

To get them, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
Leeds Autism AIM Self-Advocacy and Planning Tools
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
advonetuk.bsky.social
We have translated versions of our #SelfAdvocacy resources in Arabic, Polish, Tigrinya and Urdu available on our website.

They can help you to say what you need to say in your language. To download them, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
The Advonet Group Translated Self-Advocacy Resources
October 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
ndtihello.bsky.social
Advocacy is free, independent, and confidential. Advocates help you access the support you need and make sure you’re not alone. That’s why #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
https://www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awareness-week-2025/
Advocates help you access the support you need. Advocacy is free, independent, confidential and can help you find support. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25 Image of a person pointing at a computer and looking at a person, they are smiling.
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
leedsautismaim.bsky.social
In a blog post for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek, we discuss how our Peer-Led Groups stand alongside #ActuallyAutistic adults who take part in them.

To read more about what that involves, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/15/h... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
Advocates stand alongside you Advocates are independent and solely focused on you #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 logo
October 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
bradfordautismaim.bsky.social
Our health resources include a guide to cervical cancer screening, which has information on symptoms and how to request reasonable adjustments, using #SelfAdvocacy.

To see all our resources in one place, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
Bradford and Craven Autism AIM Guide to Cervical Cancer Screening
October 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
bradfordautismaim.bsky.social
In her second reel on our Health Access Project, Peer Development Worker Nelly talks about the barriers that some #ActuallyAutistic adults face when trying to use GP services.

She also discusses how we can help you, including with #SelfAdvocacy resources #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
October 15, 2025 at 8:42 AM
ndtihello.bsky.social
Advocates help secure your rights. They make sure your choices are respected and your voice is central. That’s why advocacy matters, and why we’re celebrating #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
https://www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awareness-week-2025/
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October 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
advonetuk.bsky.social
Our Project Worker Courtney discusses our LIFE #employment project helps adults with learning disabilities to know their rights at work and to use #SelfAdvocacy!

#AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
October 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
leedsautismaim.bsky.social
In a reel for #AAW25, our Peer Development Worker Lawrence talks about how our Autism and Suicide Prevention Project helps #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds to access support.

#SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
October 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
ndtihello.bsky.social
Advocacy = inclusion, equality, and justice. It supports people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities to be part of the conversation. That’s why #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
https://www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awareness-week-2025/
Advocates promote social inclusion, equality and justice. Advocacy supports people of all ages, backgrounds and identities to be included. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Photo of two young women, sitting, facing each other. One is holding a clipboard and listening. The other is talking, clutching a water bottle.
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
bradfordautismaim.bsky.social
We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy and planning resources, made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven.

They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
Bradford and Craven Autism AIM Self-Advocacy and Planning Tools
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
advonetuk.bsky.social
This month, our LIFE #employment project are running free #SelfAdvocacy workshops for adults with learning disabilities in #Leeds.

They will cover rights at work and reasonable adjustments. If you are interested in joining, email [email protected] or call 0113 244 0606 #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
LIFE Self Advocacy in Employment Do you want to learn about the workplace? Did you know you can ask for support at work? Come and learn about it 2 hours each Thursday for 3 weeks 30th October, 6th and 13th November We talk about: Your rights at work Reasonable adjustments Dressing for work Good communication Working well together 0113 244 0606 life@advonet.org.uk Advonet, Unity Business Centre, Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB spicy.loft.pushed
October 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
ndtihello.bsky.social
Advocacy = speaking up, knowing your rights, making decisions, and asking for what you want.
Advocates help your voice be heard. This week let’s raise awareness and celebrate the power of advocacy!

#AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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Advocates help your voice be heard Advocacy helps you to: Speak up, know your rights, make decisions, ask for what you want #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Photo of an advocate at a table pointing to something on a piece of paper. Another person is looking closely and listening.
October 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
advonetuk.bsky.social
Our Health Complaints Advocacy service in #Leeds can help you through the health complaint process.

In a blog post for Advocacy Awareness Week #AAW25, read about what else we can support you with at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/12/h... #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
Advocates help you access the support you need Advocacy is fee, independent, confidential and can help you find support. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 logo
October 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
ndtihello.bsky.social
@gail-ndti.bsky.social explores why advocacy is a vital part of our health and social care landscape for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek 2025.
#AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
www.ndti.org.uk/resource/aaw...
AAW25: Why advocacy | NDTi
Gail Petty explores why advocacy is a vital part of our health and social care landscape for Advocacy Awareness Week 2025.
www.ndti.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
ndtihello.bsky.social
The countdown is on! This time next week it'll be Advocacy Awareness Week.

If you provide advocacy, commission advocacy, belong to a self-advocacy group, or have received advocacy support, get involved.

#AAW25 #AdvocaycWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

www.ndti.org.uk/collection/a...
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October 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
dvcdudley.bsky.social
What is Positive Voices? It’s a conference developed,designed and delivered by self advocates for self advocates. Want to know more check this out ….. #selfadvocacyworks @PosVoiceConf @DvcDudley
September 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
ndtihello.bsky.social
Next month is #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25. This year, we celebrate 'Why Advocacy.'  If you want to get involved, we have loads of resources available for download on our website. Don't forget to tag us on social media #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks www.ndti.org.uk/change-and-d...
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September 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
stevehardyldn.bsky.social
We are nearly there! Thank you to everyone who sponsored us to trek Snowdon - if you haven't donated, you still have 10 days😬 #LearningDisabilities #autism #SelfAdvocacyWorks @dvcdudley.bsky.social
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Want to join us in making a difference? We are raising money to benefit Dudley Voic… Sarah Offley needs your support for Sensory Space that works for everyone
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September 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM