Leonard Cheshire in Wales

We are Leonard Cheshire in Wales – supporting individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability.

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

Spaces still available but going fast, so secure your spot today. We can’t wait to see you there.

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

📢Join us for our next My Voice My Choice event 'Disability isn't a dirty word' on the 25th September at 1pm
https://t.co/mWilMLTqQG

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

📢Join us for our next My Voice My Choice event 'Disability isn't a dirty word' on the 25th September at 1pm
https://t.co/mWilMLTqQG

[Joshua Reeves BEM @JoshReevesDCMS]

Join me at @LeonardCheshire on 25th September for "Disability isn't a Dirty Word," featuring actress, presenter, and rights advocate @SamanthaRenke. As a huge idol of mine in campaigning, I can't wait for this event!

Sign up here: https://t.co/nkf2lzKYSe

#DisabilityRights

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

Join us on 25th September to learn why '#Disability isn't a dirty word' with renowned actress, presenter, speaker, writer and disability rights campaigner @SamanthaRenke

To claim your spot, sign up here - https://t.co/TNVADST0dt

@DiversityTrust

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

Last chance to register to hear the incredible story of Dan Biddle, tomorrow at 11am on Zoom-part of the My Voice My Choice series of inspiring talks. Sign up to hear from Dan and other phenomenal speakers via our webpage: https://t.co/zLpukeWyvB

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Last chance to grab a place on our guest speaker event with Dan Biddle ⏲️

In this powerful session, Dan will share how he survived the London terror attacks in 2005, and his advice on facing life’s most formidable challenges.

Sign-up on our website 💻
https://t.co/luCEK4FlEi

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

Join Martin Daws on Wednesday 7th August, from 1-2:30pm on Zoom and learn what it takes to make it as a freelance creative.

Follow this link to register for this and 5 other incredible events, designed to help you become your own best advocate:
https://t.co/zLpukeWyvB

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

We're running a series of inspirational speaker events online and our next guest is Dan Biddle.

He will share his experience of surviving the 7/7 terror attack in London 2005, and the journey he has been on since.

Sign-up to the event on our website.
🔗 https://t.co/v6OvM4QfJb

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

📢Join our free @EasyReadWales sessions with @LDWales! Perfect for creating accessible docs for those with learning disabilities.

📅July 10 or Sept 10, 10am.

🎟️15 spots/session. Sign up: [email protected]

#Accessibility #EasyRead #Disability

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

@SamanthaRenke @h2htheatre What a great cause. Fingers crossed. Aimee.

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

My Voice My Choice are delighted to launch an exciting opportunity for aspiring campaigners in Wales! Get in touch now to sign up for one-to-one mentoring with team member and disability rights activist Joshua Reeves!

[Heledd Fychan AS/ MS🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @Heledd_Plaid]

Big thanks to @JoshreevesDCMS and @LCCymru for organising a great Q&A session at Maerdy community centre today. It's part of the #MyVoiceMyChoice programme.

We still have a long way to go to make our communities fully accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities.

[Heledd Fychan AS/ MS🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @Heledd_Plaid]

Diolch yn fawr i @JoshreevesDCMS a @LCCymru am drefnu sesiwn holi ac ateb gwych yng nghanolfan gymunedol Maerdy heddiw.

Mae gennym waith mawr i’w wneud i sicrhau bod ein cymunedau yn gwbl hygyrch i bobl ag anableddau. Rwy'n edrych ymlaen i gefnogi’r holl ymgyrchoedd drafodwyd.

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

Fantastic day at our #MyVoiceMyChoice legacy event with @RCTPeopleFirst, @Heledd_Plaid, and our campaigns officer @JoshReevesDCMS. Engaging in a Q&A on #Disability issues in the community. Strong voices committed to future local campaigns. 💛🧡❤️

[Joshua Reeves BEM @JoshReevesDCMS]

Closed a tough chapter today, featured on @SkyNews for UK COVID inquiry. Freed from a pandemic prison. My Room still feels like prison that's why I tend to have social media breaks for mental health. Now back, advocating for disabled voices. 🌟💙 #COVIDInquiry #mentalhealth

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

Thanks to our campaign support officer @joshreevesDCMS & My Voice, My Choice participant Jade for highlighting crucial accessible barriers faced by wheelchair users. Gratitude to @Sarah4Bridgend for looking at these issues directly. #DisabilityAwareness #MyVoiceMyChoice

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Our brilliant Campaigns Officer, @JoshReevesDCMS, has been busy in Bridgend with fellow activist Jade.

Together with @itvnews they highlighted the impact inaccessible pavements has on wheelchair users, to @sarah4bridgend

Watch the full report at 9:31m: https://t.co/61g96ufHeV

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

Some of our residents enjoyed playing games in the garden 🌞

[Huw Irranca-Davies @HuwIrranca]

Absolute pleasure for me and @sarah4bridgend to join Josh and Roxanne from @LCCymru and a packed auditorium for our Q&A today in @BridgendCollege's amazing Steam Academy campus.

We're looking forward to working with you on future campaigns.

[Leonard Cheshire in Wales @LCCymru]

An impactful event at @BridgendCollege today with @WelshGovernment politicians @huw4ogmore and @sarah4bridgend. Thank you for allowing Bridgend students to voice their concerns about transportation and accessibility challenges faced by disabled individuals. #MyVoiceMyChoice