David Abbott Dr Dawn Cavanagh Janis Griffiths Welsh Parliament Dawn was magnificent-she did all parents and carers and people with learning disabilities proud. Was a privilege to stand with them and represent the LD. Consortium along with Mencap Cymru .

Abysmal lack of mainstream media coverage of UN’s damning indictment of UK Government’s record on breaching rights of disabled people #CRDP24

Disability Wales welcomes the findings and thanks the committee for the opportunity to provide evidence regarding the experiences of disabled people in Wales.

You can read the full report here: tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/tr…

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The UK Government’s approach to this review has been utterly disrespectful and matches the contempt shown to disabled people for over a decade.

We deserve better and we demand better. 5/

Neither the UK Government or Welsh Government have properly supported independent living, particularly during the cost-of-living crisis. 3/

📢United Nations Committee on Disability Rights finds that the UK Government has failed to take appropriate measures to address grave and systemic violations of disabled people's rights. 1/

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Find out about the Stolen Lives protest and campaign here: stolenlives.blog

Organised with such care by wonderful Dr Dawn Cavanagh Joe Powell and Janis Griffiths & other supporters.

Thanks/Diolch to Learning Disability Wales for easy read work & Mencap Cymru for Welsh docs.

Tomorrow the UK Government faces scrutiny from the UN over their human rights violations against disabled people. Joe Powell from All Wales People 1st explains why he hopes the Committee will robustly scrutinise and challenge the government and support us to #DefendOurRights #CRDP24

Video description: Joe wears an orange jumper and glasses and is in front of a picturesque wall. Opening slide reads #DefendOurRights . On 18 March UK govts will face up to the UN about human rights violations against disabled people. End slide reads, it's time for action #CRDP24

We are looking for a new Chair person at Learning Disability Wales they would work closely with the board of trustees and myself. Let me know if you are interested and we can chat.

👨 The All Wales People 1st resource is dedicated to member Jack and inspired by his experiences.

🔗 Get the resource: buff.ly/3HZIV4Q

David O'Brien from Improvement Cymru and All Wales People First CEO Joe Powell talks about restrictive practices should be the very last resort not the first!! #UDIDDAWS

#UDIDDAWS Joe Powell

Co-Chairs of the Learning Disability Ministerial Advisory Group LDMAG Humie Webbe and Sophie Hinksman All Wales People 1st are talking about the work of LDMAG and how they are working with Welsh Government to refresh the Strategic Action Plan for Learning Disabilities #UDIDDAWS

CEO Cartrefi Cymru Co-op Adrian Roper stating that the All Wales Strategy was and remains an inspiration from Government policy not a piece of legislation #UDIDDAWS

Listening to a very interesting talk about the experience of people with learning disability during Covid19 pandemic #UDIDDAWS
Gerraint Griff Edward Oloidi

Are people with a learning disability still seen as a problem to solve? Joe Powell & David O'Brien Improvement Cymru are reflecting on 40 years of the All Wales Strategy. Fewer people are living in institutions today but many are still subject to restrictive practices #UDIDDAWS

Joe Powell from All Wales People 1st on how we move into the next 40 years post All Wales Strategy for people with #learningdisabilities 'we don't need any more policy, we need IMPLEMENTATION'
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CEO of All Wales People First Joe Powell and I at the North Wales Flyers Regional Self Advocacy Group Conference in Wrexham today

Thank you for joining us from South Wales #SelfAdvocacy #VictoryForSelfAdvocacy #LDLivedExperience

All Wales People 1st The British Institute of Human Rights You are walking with giants, Joe.
You're an incredible person.
An inspiration.
A role model for people with a disability.
Honest, witty, engaging -with ur public speaking.
Relatable.
Intelligent.
Bright, bold, brilliant.
Never afraid to advocate.Bold.
Leader.
A friend.
Kind.