West Lothian Studying Disabilities Discussion board has held an occasion at West Lothian Faculty, providing data and signposting for younger folks and carers.
The theme of the week was ‘All of us have Human Rights’, and introduced collectively groups and organisations delivering native companies - related companies included transport, participation, training, well being and social care, and managing cash.
The knowledge occasion gave locals the chance to search out out extra concerning the companies in West Lothian that individuals with disabilies can entry.
It was additionally an opportunity for folks to provide suggestions on how companies for folks with disabilities may very well be improved round West Lothian.
A spokesperson for the West Lothian Studying Incapacity Discussion board mentioned: “This was the primary giant occasion following the pandemic; we liked seeing so many individuals come alongside to search out out extra about native companies.
“This was additionally an opportunity for us as a discussion board, to inform folks about how the discussion board allows folks with a studying incapacity to inform us what they want from native companies.
“We wish to say thanks to everybody who got here alongside for data and likewise to the numerous groups and organisations who have been there to inform folks about native initiatives supporting disabled folks.”
West Lothian Studying Incapacity Discussion board is an unbiased discussion board that brings folks with studying disabilities collectively - alongside their carers and households - the discussion board additionally offers companies supporting disabled folks in West Lothian.
The discussion board is keen to extend its membership to work along with West Lothian Well being and Social Care Partnership and West Lothian Council to enhance native incapacity companies.
The subsequent assembly of the discussion board will happen on Might 25 at 2 pm; locals can discover extra data on the discussion board’s new Fb web page https://www.fb.com/WestLothianLDF
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