iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Gail Petty

People First Independent Advocacy @wearepeoplefirst.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Stand up for your community’s voice – become an Advocacy Connector! Join us as an Advocacy Connector today! 👉 bit.ly/4fRB3Cl #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #Volunteering #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks

022

Reposted by Gail Petty

Connected Voice Advocacy @cvadvocacy.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🗣️ Everyone has a reason for becoming an advocate... This #AAW25, we’re sharing the reasons why we chose advocacy - the experiences, values, and passions that drive us to do the work we do. www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv... #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacy @ndtihello.bsky.social

012

Reposted by Gail Petty

Bradford and Craven Autism AIM @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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

022

Reposted by Gail Petty

Leeds Autism AIM @leedsautismaim.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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

022

Reposted by Gail Petty

Connected Voice Advocacy @cvadvocacy.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

💪 Self-advocacy is all about speaking up for yourself. With peer support, we’re building confidence, sharing experiences, and learning the skills to make informed choices. www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv... #AdvocacyWorks #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacy @ndtihello.bsky.social

033

Reposted by Gail Petty

Grapevine Coventry and Warwickshire @grapevinecovwarks.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25 💫 Shining a light on the powerful impact advocacy has on people's lives. To illustrate this year's theme of #AdvocacyWorks and how it works within our innovative ecosystem of other Grapevine support, we share Lilly’s story 💜 bit.ly/4qtrCyb @ndtihello.bsky.social

A cup of coffee in a blue china mug sits on a wooden serving board on a restaurant table next to a slice of cake and a heart-shaped cookie.

022

Reposted by Gail Petty

Think Local Act Personal @tlap.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

“How restrictive are your Direct Payments?" We asked people to share their experiences. Here’s what they told us 👇

112

Reposted by Gail Petty

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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 www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy…

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.

021

Reposted by Gail Petty

The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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

032

Reposted by Gail Petty

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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 www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy…

Three people are seated on a sofa. In the centre is an advocate holding a notebook. She is smiling and looking towards the person on the right. He is an older male wearing a turban. On the left is an older female.

021

Reposted by Gail Petty

The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

At our Community #Advocacy Hubs, we help adults in #Leeds to get their voices heard, as well as help them to self-advocate. Read more about what we can and cannot do at our Hubs at advonet.org.uk/2025/09/22/w... #AdvocacyWorks #AAW25

022

Reposted by Gail Petty

People First Independent Advocacy @wearepeoplefirst.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

After an incident with his insulin, decisions were made about Rob's life for him, not with him. If you would like to read Rob's story click here: bit.ly/4onpyG5 #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks

022

Reposted by Gail Petty

Connected Voice Advocacy @cvadvocacy.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

💬 Ever felt unsure about your rights or how to speak up? That’s where advocacy comes in. 🤝 Advocates are here to listen, support, and help you access the services you need. You’re never alone. 👉 connectedvoice.org.uk/services/advocacy #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacy @ndtihello.bsky.social

022

Reposted by Gail Petty

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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 www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy…

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.

022

Reposted by Gail Petty

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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 www.ndti.org.uk/collection/a...

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.

023

Gail Petty @gail-ndti.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Some thoughts for #advocacyawarenessweek about why advocacy is important and how advocates stand alongside people at key pivotal moments in life. #advocacyworks

000

Gail Petty @gail-ndti.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

#AAW25 looking forward to a week celebrating all that advocacy does to support people be heard, secure their rights, represent their interests and get the support they need. Advocacy is about social justice and inclusion and can be transformative in people’s lives.

020

Reposted by Gail Petty

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Next Generation Leadership Programme starts again in June - only a couple of places left. For emerging leaders in learning disability and autism services, older people's services and advocacy. ndti.org.uk/projects/nex... #Leadership #Autism #LearningDisability #NextGenLeaders

ndti.org.uk

Next Generation Leadership Programme 2024 - NDTi

For brave and genuine leaders that want to create meaningful change for people. If you work in, or commission, learning disability, autism, advocacy or older people's services read on.

145