Dudley Voices for Choice (DVC)
Dudley Voices for Choice are a self advocacy group for people who have a learning disability or autism who live in Dudley
They talk about things that are important to people with learning disabilities and autism
They speak up for people with learning disabilities
They provide training about learning disability awareness. It is done by members who are employed and paid. They have trained local NHS and Council workers
They attend regional and national learning disability board meetings
They are on committees for other groups including the national communication network and health groups
They have a team who can inspect local services, and give written feedback to help improve services
They write an easy read newsletter “4Seasons” for adults who have learning disabilities
All their information is in easy read and contains pictures. They put other people’s information into easy read if they are asked to.
Call me by my name, talk to us not about us!
Dudley Safe Places
Safe Places is a scheme for vulnerable people
It gives people a place of safety if it is needed when out and about in the community
Click here for more information about Dudley Safe Places on this website
Click here for more inforamtion on Dudley Safe Places
Telephone: 01384 217057
Email: dudleyvoicesforchoice@gmail.com
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DY1 Building, Stafford Street, Dudley, DY1 1RT