Read the report
'The Full Circle of Communication for People with a Learning Disability' report can be read here.
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Here you can see what is important to people with learning disabilities in our region, and how we are working together to ensure they can live healthy and independent lives.
About learning disabilities
The term ‘learning disability’ is used to describe many different conditions. People with the same learning disability may experience that condition differently.
It’s important that people with learning disabilities feel genuinely listened to and involved, have control and choice over their own lives.
During Learning Disability Week 2023 we are going to show some of the great things people with a learning disability are doing in our region, while also highlighting some of the key barriers and challenges they still face.
Meet Chloe Cannon
Chloe is Chair of our Regional Learning Disabilities Group, advising on health, social care and wellbeing priorities for people with learning disabilities across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg region.
Chloe is a passionate advocate for the rights of people with learning disabilities, having volunteered at charities Follow Your Dreams and Cwm Taf People First for many years
As Chair, Chloe, who has a learning disability, ensures the voice of people with learning disabilities is at the heart of funding and resourcing decisions for services.
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Hearing the voices and experiences of people with a learning disability.
How can we communicate effectively with people living with a learning disability?
We know communication can be a barrier for people with a learning disabiltiy.
To hear more about this, we asked Cwm Taf People First and the Our Voice Matters project to research communication preferences of people with a learning disability living in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
People First Bridgend were also commissioned to do a similar piece of work with people with a learning disability across Bridgend.
As part of the Cwm Taf Research, a person with a learning disability was employed as a project facilitator to help steer the project and engage their peers.
28 people with a learning disability participated in the research.
When co-designing the research report, people with a learning felt that what they had learnt about communication couldn’t fully be captured in a written report and requested that a film was made to help other people understand their findings and recommendations.
Report findings and assets
People with learning disabilities in CTM would like more opportunities to access work and volunteer placements.
See Me song
As part of a hack-a-thon, we brought together people with learning disabilities and professionals to discuss jobs and volunteering. Together they wrote a song called 'See Me', which you can watch by clicking on the image.
We've put together a collection of stories and inspiring projects supporting people with learning disabilities.
VIVA Fest
VIVA Fest (Vision, Inclusion, Voice, Advocacy) was a festival created by and for people with learning disabilities. The day enabled people to have fun at a festival, while also sharing experiences.
Watch the film
Project SEARCH
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has worked alongside 36 young people with a learning disability and/or autism, supporting 8 into CTM employment.
Contact CTM Work Experience team
Lynne's story
In this story we meet Lynne, who was one of the first people to set up People First, an advocacy group for people with learning disabilities in South Wales.
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Organisations supporting people with learning disabilities in Cwm Taf Morgannwg
Cwm Taf People First
Cwm Taf People First is a charity that is run by and for people with learning disabilities who live in the areas of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil & Blaenau Gwent.
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People First Bridgend
People First Bridgend advocates for the rights of people with learning disabilities and autism in the Bridgend area.
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Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council support for people with learning disabilities
If you live in RCT, you can find useful information here.
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Bridgend County Borough Council support for people with learning disabilities
If you live in Bridgend, you can find useful information here.
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council support for people with learning disabilities
If you live in Merthyr Tydfil, you can find useful information here.
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Mencap
Mencap Cymru provides supported living, home support, domiciliary care, respite services and residential care services to adults and young people with learning disabilities.
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Improving dementia services and support - 6th July, 09:30-14:30
People with learning disabilities, particularly those with Down's syndrome, are at increased risk of developing dementia. Join us to discuss what dementia support and services should look like for people with learning disabilities.
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