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Dudley Voices for Choice

@dvcdudley.bsky.social
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Self advocacy charity working with people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Working hard to create a society that is fair and inclusive for all.

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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Learning Disability week 2026 is going to be hectic! Here’s why 👇🏼 www.facebook.com/share/18dNw9...
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The award winning film ‘The Perfect Appointment.’This is part of a cancer screening project that we are working on, supporting people with learning disabilities to access health services and show professionals how reasonable adjustments really do matter. youtu.be/pP5ogH5xlqA. #selfadvocacyworks
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My Perfect Appointment
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
LEARNING DISABILITY 2026 is around the corner, a week of fun and frivolity! Cannot wait to see you all #isitunreasonable www.canva.com/design/DAGlX...
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Unsupported client – Canva
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Our campaign this year is all about reasonable adjustments and raising awareness of the digital reasonable adjustment flag. Want to be a part of it? We are asking for short video clips of you sharing what your reasonable adjustments would be.tag us in so we see it! #isitunreasonable
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Human rights provide us with fairness, dignity and accountability. we're with 180+ groups across the UK who come together on Human Rights Day challenging negative rhetoric on rights, we are united, we need better from the Prime Minister, a future where rights are real for all #HumanRights Day #HRD25
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
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
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
What a bloke! Meet Cameron hear from his mouth what advocacy means to him #advocacyweek youtu.be/noAbz4w-YHU
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Cameron from Dudley Voices for Choices talks about Beautiful Advocacy
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
We are completely overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity. A huge thank you to you all. Let’s keep sharing and get the best we can to create a sensory space that works for everyone. Still 12 days until the climb would be epic to get to 3k
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Sorry for the radio silence. What an amazing @PosVoiceConf 2025! Facing health inequalities, sharing views, singing, dancing, eating together and connecting. Old friends and new, the day is always brighter when you are all around. Thank you to everyone who made this happen💕
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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The artist is doing a superb job - I can't wait to see it at the end😀 #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #autism #positivevoices2025 @dvcdudley.bsky.social
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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Matty introducing #positivevoices2025 conference - we'll done mate! #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #autism @dvcdudley.bsky.social
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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Our wonderful self advocate Loiuse asking a very important question about using A & E. She said from her experience staff didn't speak in non-medival but used confusing words. @dvcdudley.bsky.social #SelfAdvocacyWorks
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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
A brilliant presentation by the A team @dvcdudley.bsky.social what a busy year you've had Cam, Matty, Owen and Sam!!! #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #autism
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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The #Oxleas team presentation about how to stay fit and have fun! Then a very moving poem read out by Louise - what a super duper day! ##SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #Autism @dvcdudley.bsky.social
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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The #Oxleas team presentation about how to stay fit and have fun! Then a very moving poem read out by Louise - what a super duper day! ##SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #Autism @dvcdudley.bsky.social
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
So Positive Voices conference tomorrow and I am sure this will be high on the agenda! www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/assets...
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
At long last ……https://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/assets/pdfs/leder/leder-annual-report-2023.pdf
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Please share widely with your friends and family. This will be a great space for everyone to use. Providing a sensory space will support people to find peace, calm and safety in a world that sometimes is chaotic. #selfadvocacyworks www.gofundme.com/f/sensory-sp...
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Donate to Sensory Space that works for everyone, organized by Sarah Offley
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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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
@eastendersbbc.bsky.social are highlighting the dangers of cuckooing. The storyline with Kojo will raise many questions. This is happening in our communities and we need to report when we think it is happening. Safeguarding is EVERYONES business. #selfadvocacyworks
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
👉 www.halesowennews.co.uk/news/2538647...
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‘Pioneering’ project celebrates reaching new milestone
A pioneering project based in Dudley has successfully published a chapter in a book discussing ways of supporting people with learning disabilities.
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
We are supporting Medi-App to trial and test out their product. Medi-App is all about a person understanding and being in control of making healthy decisions along with sharing information with your medical team in a safe way. #learningdisabilities #autism #digihealth
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
We have watched the news this evening and have seen the report on ITV news please be assured we have contacted our local council and councillors as a matter of urgency to meet this evening. This is not acceptable and we will not sit quietly #NotOnOurWatch
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Today DVC gained 3 new published authors. Huge congratulations to Samantha, Vince and Joanne #nobarriers #selfadvocacyworks developed in 2019 with Gemma Allen and Jed Jerwood. The chapter we all co-authored is also available in easy read just click on the QR code.
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
@dvcsaraho.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Swing by and say
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Over the past two weeks the inequalities and avoidable deaths for people living with a learning disability have been highlighted by @BBCNews @itvnews and @Channel4News so when is this going to become a priority and real change happen? People are aware, politicians are aware?
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Busy week ahead, Dudley Fire Station on Tuesday at 10am to 12pm then games and fun until 1.30pm.Wednesday we are at Hollywood Bowl in Merry Hill come and have a game and dance your moves on Thursday with DJ Mark.What a busy week, looking forward to seeing you all. #communityteam
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Look who is coming to see us
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Great report we will wait for the response www.channel4.com/news/is-gove...
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Is government ‘sitting on’ damning report into learning disabled people’s deaths?
The health secretary is under growing pressure to release a long-delayed report into the deaths of learning disabled and autistic people in England.
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
A great night was had by all 🥂 #ldawards25
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
A great night was had by all 🥂 #ldawards25
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Where is the LeDeR report? People are dying up to 30 years younger, and these deaths could be preventable. Share the report to help create positive change! #LeDeRReport #Inequality #Inequity @NHSEngland @WesStreeting @AliveLeder #SelfAdvocacyWorks
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
This report is so important, many places are setting up co production teams and paying huge salaries for people who do not have the lived experience. By giving a grant to your local self advocacy group they can get the work done in a truly reflective way. www.local.gov.uk/publications...
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Commissioning self-advocacy as a basis for effective co-production
Self-advocacy plays a critical role in supporting and promoting people’s human rights. This resource provides information to support the commissioning of self-advocacy and peer-to-peer support for peo...
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Moved in to our new office, this morning I sat in the sensory garden watching the butterflies, such a beautiful start to the day 💕
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
We're on a mission to create a sensory room that truly supports our community. Every little bit helps! Please consider donating and sharing to make a difference together. 💙 www.gofundme.com/f/sensory-sp...
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Donate to Sensory Space that works for everyone, organized by Sarah Offley
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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Ramandeep Kaur @mumof3amigos.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Channel 4 news interviewing Jess Thom who cannot continue working due to cuts in Access to Work funding. It was Jess’ organisation, @touretteshero.bsky.social that enabled my learning disabled son, to perform at the Southbank in London. The cuts in support for #disabled people must stop.
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
We’re raising funds to create a Sensory Room that will help our community find peace and comfort. Every pound counts! Please consider donating and sharing our mission. Thank you! gofund.me/c558b730
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Donate to Sensory Space that works for everyone, organized by Sarah Offley
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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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
This film was developed to show the faces behind the data. Every day people are facing inequity in society. #inequity #selfadvocacyworks #leder
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Today at the Black Country LeDeR event we shared what it is like to live with a learning disability or autism. We shared our thoughts, protested and made people 😢. Challenge is difficult but the real conversations we had following it all was worth it.
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Excited to see that @itvx.com The Assembly is back on 😃
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Really busy few weeks so here’s a quick round up in pictures #selfadvocacyworks
Katie standing in a gold star waiting for the social group to beginFour people standing on the stage and performingTwo people laughing at their talent showGroup picture of DVC and Elaine Costigan
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Good morning! Todays thoughts if we have translation services available to support everyday why do we not have the same opportunity for people who process and understand information differently? #neurodivergence #fridaythoughts #reasonableadjustment
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Please share and get involved #selfadvocacyworks
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
How accessible is Dudley Zoo, see what Vince and Samantha’s experience was like #selfadvocacyworks
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iddcarers.bsky.social @iddcarers.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Hello, please share. Are you an unpaid carer in the UK? Please support this PhD project titled " Family Carers Supporting Family Members with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Who Have Offended or Engaged in Challenging Behaviour". We appreciate your help. Thanks!
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Such beautiful words
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Here is this weeks newsletter. If you have something you want us to share let us know. #selfadvocacyworks
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
A great day working with the West Mids Self advocacy network #WMSAN #selfadvocacyworks get in touch with us if you want to join us.
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
@c4cgroup.bsky.social love the cover photo!
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Dudley Voices for Choice @dvcdudley.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Friday session talking about cancer screening and why it is so important for people to get it done but also the importance of information and professionals getting the invitations to these appointments right and clear. Thank you for being so honest. #selfadvocacyworks @dvcsaraho.bsky.social
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