Our new Advocacy Council completed the “Speak Up, Speak Out” self-advocacy training programme in June. This was a 4-week journey where members built confidence, learned about their rights, practiced leadership, and worked together as a team.
Speak Up Speak Out training is a personal development and assertiveness training programme for people with intellectual disabilities. It is designed to be energising, interactive and fun and it will be available to download on Inclusion Ireland’s website
As part of our Speak Up, Speak Out! training, the self-advocacy council had the exciting and empowering opportunity to meet directly with senior management and board members of St. Christopher’s Service. This meeting was a significant milestone, allowing our members to put their advocacy skills into action in a real-world setting. It created a space for open conversation where everyone could share their thoughts and plan for the future. The interaction was not only a confidence booster for the council members but also a valuable step towards inclusive and informed future planning within the organisation.