Our Social Networks

A @MencapCymru, HLF project collecting stories of friendship & relationships from people with a learning disability. This account is no longer monitored.

[Our Social Networks @OurSocialNet]

Sadly the Our Social Networks project has come to a close. With many thanks to all of our participants; Our Funders @HeritageFundUK and Partners @wrexhammuseums @TheCardiffStory @Mon_Heritage @StorielBangor For more info contact @MencapCymru

[Museum of Cardiff | Amgueddfa Caerdydd @TheCardiffStory]

Rydyn ni’n llawn cyffro i gyhoeddi lansiad ein gwefan Casgliadau Ar-lein newydd 🥳! Cymerwch olwg arni i bori drwy ein casgliad o wrthrychau a hanesion personol sy’n gysylltiedig â Chaerdydd a’r bobl sydd wedi byw, gweithio a chwarae yma dros y canrifoedd:
https://t.co/v2kSGZWMGA

[Museum of Cardiff | Amgueddfa Caerdydd @TheCardiffStory]

We’re so excited to announce the launch of our new Collections Online website 🥳!
Check it out to browse through our collection of objects and personal stories related to Cardiff and the people who have lived, worked and played here over the centuries: https://t.co/Bs4xUR4wiY

[Supported Loving @SupportedLoving]

The new Friendship Matters training pack created by @UNightGroup is a great and essential resource when working in the area of #relationship support for people with a #learningdisabilty &/or #autism. Find out more below...

[Supported Loving @SupportedLoving]

Research shows that more training and resources are needed to support people with #learningdisabilities with periods. Can you help Dr Ledger with her research?

[Learning Disability Wales @LdWales]

Mae adrodd straeon yn rhan bwysig iawn o roi llais i bobl ag anabledd dysgu.

Ond i ba raddau mae hefyd yn adeiladu eu hunaniaeth a'u hasiantaeth?

Mae @MencapCymru a @De_Cymru yn ariannu MbyRes sy'n edrych ar hyn: https://t.co/ROci23LtDK

[Learning Disability Wales @LdWales]

Storytelling is a really important part of giving people with a learning disability a voice.

But to what extend does it also build their identity and agency?

@MencapCymru and @UniSouthWales are funding a MbyRes looking at this: https://t.co/ROci23LtDK

[Our Social Networks @OurSocialNet]

Alison and Michael have been together for years but live separately. They share how they have coped living apart over the past 12 months @mencapmon @MencapCymru #love #lockdown #learningdisability https://t.co/hukBfCwmVM

[Annmarie @Annmarie_B1]

Don't forget on Thursday mornings between 10.30am and 12noon Mencap Family Advisor Service holds virtual coffee mornings for #parent #carers who support an adult with a #learningdisability. Drop me a message if you would like to join.

[Supported Loving @SupportedLoving]

Supported Loving #Wales - join our network online next week 29 April. We will discuss and share relationship & sexuality resources for supporting people with a #learningdisability &/or #autism. The event is FREE.https://t.co/iDeTe3xJuf

[BBC Wales News @BBCWalesNews]

As a young man with Down's syndrome growing up in rural Wales, Chris was not sure he'd ever find 'the one'
https://t.co/piGCrTZVLs

[Mencap Cymru @MencapCymru]

The @OurSocialNet project has created this short animation that explains why storytelling can be useful when it's detached from formal processes.

Made by @CannedgelArt @gabemcfrank and @taylorlewys with voice talent from @HijinxTheatre

#storytelling

https://t.co/bzGcW4voza

[Our Social Networks @OurSocialNet]

Supported Loving Cymru Network meeting. Thursday 29th April from 10am. Book your FREE place here https://t.co/FkF7G3rasv
@SupportedLoving @MencapCymru #learningdisability #love #Cymru

[Our Social Networks @OurSocialNet]

Interested in storytelling? Interested in a funded Masters? Learn more here...

[GEECStweets @GEECStweets]

Come and research with us: The efficacy of storytelling for building identity and agency with people with Learning Disabilities – MRes Scholarship @MencapCymru @USWResearch https://t.co/EkRVYIquM9

[Mencap Cymru @MencapCymru]

Gill was often the first person in the office and always the last person to leave

She was dedicated above and beyond to her work, supporting the lives of people with a learning disability her colleagues and her family.

She will be missed by all of us.

[Our Social Networks @OurSocialNet]

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! Happy New Year! Have you booked your place on this month's Supported Loving Cymru Network meeting? 13th Jan, from 10am https://t.co/xc9BDDcQgM

[Supported Loving @SupportedLoving]

Love is a #HumanRights - excellent article by @Saba_Salman on how the rights of people with a #learningdisability can be denied the right to a private & family life #HumanRightsDay https://t.co/C43guW8ak2

[Our Social Networks @OurSocialNet]

some really interesting guidance around supporting relationships for people who are non verbal https://t.co/a5lddFC9Zv

[Gig Buddies Cymru 👩🏾‍🎤👨🏽‍🎤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @GigBuddiesCymru]

Ymunwch â ni am wledd ar-lein o gerddoriaeth, sgwrsio a parti i ddathlu lansio Ffrindiau Gigiau yng Ngogledd Cymru!

Dydd Gwener yma, 20 Tachwedd, rhwng 8.30pm tan HWYR! 🥳🤩👩‍🎤🧑‍🎤

[Learning Disability Wales @LdWales]

Thanks to @OurSocialNet for a brilliant and powerful session at #EverybodyLDW exploring the life stories around intimate relationships, and the barriers - both intentional and unintentional that prevent people from having real intimate relationships. We will share the films soon.