Autistic Uk- Cymru

My daughter and other autistic learners are being failed by schools and colleges due to inadequate training. Autistic adults are the experts and it should be mandatory for all autism training to be delivered by autistic adults.

Are you a member of the public with an interest in NHS Wales?
Do you have new ideas on how to transform the NHS?
Do you want to be a part of the future of health and care in Wales?
... This event will give you the opportunity to learn about the funding challenges around health and social care, explore how prudent healthcare is addressing some of these challenges and give you the chance to share your views and ideas on how to transform the system.
Refreshments will be provided throughout.
For further information, please contact bevan-commission@swansea.ac.uk
Date And Time Tue, July 2, 2019
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM BST
Location Reichel Bangor LL57 2TW
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A must watch .Very well said Leanne Wood

A Must Watch

Kat Humble, communications officer for Autistic UK, which is run by and for autistic people, said the latest revelations were “horrifying, though unsurprising”.
She said: “Whether it’s Winterbourne View, Whorlton Hall or who knows how many others, there is a level of contempt that we face as autistic people and people with intellectual disabilities when it comes to our long-term health that is shortening our lifespans and damaging the lives that we live.
“There is a very good... reason why the suicide rate amongst autistic people is nine times higher than the national average.”
She called for “ground up” reform of CQC, which she said was “ineffective” and had “no protective instinct”.
https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/act ivists-call-for-c…/
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What matters to me: Assessment and care planning under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act February 2019. This is an easy read guide written by Learning Disability Wales for people with a learning disability and their families.
This leaflet will tell you:
... What your rights are. And what your carer’s rights are. What local authorities must do when you let them know that you or someone you know needs care and support.
http://www.ldw.org.uk/…/what-matters-to -me-assessment-and…/…
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https://nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/ an-independent-gu…/
The National Autistic Taskforce
The National Autistic Taskforce was established to give autistic adults a stronger voice in the decisions and directions of our own lives – especially those with highest support needs and, often, least autonomy. We draw on deep knowledge of rights and obligations, already enshrined in law but rarely respected in practice, to increase autonomy in Autistic lives. We seek to ensure autis...tic voices are included alongside those of families, policymakers and professionals.
An independent guide to quality care for autistic people
This guide has been written primarily with Care Providers, Care Commissioners and Inspectorates as the target readership. However, readers from other care contexts are encouraged to creatively consider how these recommendations can be implemented in their unique circumstances.
This guide places a heavy emphasis on the development of autonomy. The more autonomy a person has, the less support services need to rely on external authorities such as good practice guides, instead of looking to the person themselves as the primary source of information, instruction and guidance.
The intention is to move beyond co-production towards autistic leadership. This guide sets out some of the practical details involved in achieving self-determination for autistic people.
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Autistic UK is proud to present this year’s conference, The Future is Gold. This is our 10th anniversary of autistic-led advocacy and we are eager to see what the next 10 years will hold! Join us on Bank Holiday Monday, 27 May from 09:00 to 17:00 to hear our incredible line up of speakers, video hellos from international activists, a discussion panel on the future of activism and how you can make a difference, a sneak peek trailer of a feature-length documentary, a VR room, a...nd more!
Our keynote speaker is none other than the renowned Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes! We will also be featuring talks and information by Emma Dalmayne, Luke Beardon, Fiona Clarke, Jamie and Lion, Olivia Astrid and film director Jerry Rothwell. We will also be showing short videos from some of our favourite international activists – Christa Holmans, Yann Purkis, Maxfield Sparrow and Eve Reiland. https://autisticuk.org/events/the-future- is-gold-2019/…
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https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/cha rity-must-listen…/…

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This World Autism Day Autistic led organisations, Autistic UK and The Autistic Women’s Empowerment Project will be holding an event to recognise World Autism Day and to promote Autistic Acceptance. Joining together with other user-led organisations to strengthen the Autistic Voice. The event has kindly been sponsored by Mark Isherwood AM and the Welsh Cross Party Autism Group.
Going Gold for Autistic Acceptance will be held on the afternoon of Tues 2nd April at the Senedd, C...
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