The Advocacy Fellows: Young Voices, Real Change
Nothing about us without us!
Every young person with a learning disability has the right to be heard, to make choices, and to shape their own future. But too often, their voices are missing from local and national decisions.
The Advocacy Fellows are here to change that, young people with lived experience, standing up for their rights and speaking out for others.
Working within disAbility Cornwall and with partner organisations, they are proving that lived experience is powerful. Together, we’re building a fairer future where young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs have a real say in the services that affect their lives.
The Advocacy Fellows was designed by a group of young people, giving them access to resources to express their thoughts feelings and needs. They emphasise inclusivity and value the authentic narratives of people who are typically marginalised.
The Advocacy Fellows have their own Podcast, which usually runs from KMF Radio Redruth, and is released on disAbility Cornwall’s own disability lifestyle media network, DISCOVER Voices, which can be found on our YouTube Channel.
Easy Read Document on The Advocacy Fellows
Here is an Easy Read Document on the information of The Advocacy Fellows.
Become an Advocacy Fellow
If you wish to be a member of The Advocacy Fellows please fill out the contact form below and Marie, our Learning Disability Champion will be in contact with you. Alternatively you can download this link and fill out the application form Application for The Advocacy Fellows