We run two groups in Sutton for people with learning disabilities. Speak Up Sutton is for adults and Action Voices is for young people (aged 12-25). Information about both groups can be found below.
Speak up Sutton
Who we work with:
Adults aged 18 and over that have learning disabilities and live, work or study in the London Borough of Sutton.
The aims of the group are:
- To give a voice to our members to speak up on various issues affecting people with learning disability
- Have regular meetings to discuss useful, practical and basic ideas that members can take back to the council to resolve
- Represent people with a learning difficulties at various national meetings
- Organise and support the Sutton Partnership board to give a voice to a wider community of people in the borough with learning difficulties
What we do:
- Meet weekly for open meetings
- Work with the Police on issues like hate or mate crime
- Invite people from the council to talk and resolve issues
- Have social days’ out
- Hold practical workshops
- Work with the young people’s group (Action Voices)
- Talk about issues that affect our everyday lives like education, health, transport and relationships
Action Voices Sutton
Who we work with:
Young people (aged 12-25) with learning disabilities.
What do we do?
- Group discussions
- Learn how to speak up
- Be confident!
- Drama, dance, music and exercise
- Drumming sessions
- Social events like bowling, going to the pub and games
- Independent travel training
- Mystery shopping
You have a voice. What you say matters!
- Action Voices speak up to the council
- You can help make important changes to make life better for young people with disabilities
- Join us to speak up and have fun!