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Self-Advocacy Groups for Autistic People and people who have a learning impairment (disability)
All of our groups are free to attend. The groups are for adults. If you would usually have someone with you when you are out and about in the community bring some support with you to the sessions.
_small.png)TheWednesday Group
This word cloud below is how people who attend the group describe the sessions:
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We are a friendly group with lots going on.
It is a chance to meet new people.
Learn new things
Understand your rights
Practice speaking up for yourself
_medium.png)Free hot and cold drinks are available.
The group meets most Wednesdays.
11.30 am to 3 pm (11:30 - 15:00)
Usually at the Hippodrome in Darlington. Except the first Wednesday of the month the venue can change.
Darlington Peoples Parliament -
You do not have to be a politician to come along to this group. The name was taken from a White Paper the government wrote a long time ago and the name stuck.
_large.png)People come to this meeting have their views listened to.
_small.png) To speak up about things that are important to them.
To find out about their rights
And join the fight for disabled peoples’ rights.
Darlington Association on Disability :: Darlington People's Parliament
Darlington's Peoples Parliament meet on the last Wednesday of the month at the Hippodrome in Darlington.
Darlington's Learning Impairment Network
These meetings are for people who have a learning impairment (disability), autistic people, carers and other interested parties.
They talk to people who work for the council, health services, the police and other invited guests.
They all share information to try to influence change and make things better for people who live in Darlington.
The Learning Impairment Network meet once every few months.
It meets on a Wednesday.
1pm to 3pm (13:00 - 15:00)
At the Hippodrome in Darlington.
For more details about any of the groups contact Jenny Saint (opens in a new tab) or Hannah Barratt