The father of one of my son’s friends is chair of Leeds Advocacy Group, an organisation which helps people with learning disabilities to express their needs. Leeds Advocacy Group not only speaks on behalf of people with learning disabilities but supports them to speak for themselves. There are many situations in which people with learning disabilities are vulnerable, especially in these times of ‘austerity’ and so it is really important that there should be supporters who are on the side of individuals and can help people to articulate what they need to say.
Leeds Advocacy Group welcomes volunteers as well as cash donations.
Note: Leeds Advocacy Group has been having problems with the website recently and the online donations tool may not be working but the group can be contacted by phone or email.