Could you be a Young Adviser?
If you are aged 12 to 25, live in Havering and have a disability then you can help to get young disabled people’s voices heard and have fun by joining our group
Who are the Young Advisers?
- 12 – 25 years old
- have a disability
- live in Havering
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What do we do?
We are researchers
We use games and activities to find out what young people with disabilities think about their lives
We give that information to adults who can make changes in Havering
How do we do that?
We have meetings every two weeks to plan fun activities
We visit schools and clubs in the borough to meet lots of young people
We give reports and presentations to the people who make decisions in the borough
What else do we do?
We learn new skills like teamwork and communication
We go to new places to talk about our work and just have fun
We meet new people and make new friends
What do the Young Advisers think?
"I am proud that people thank us for using our spare time to help adults understand what we want"
What do the Young Advisers think?
"We get to go to other schools and speak to other children like us to inspire them to speak up for themselves"
What do the Young Advisers think?
"We get to be role models as well as get information"
When are the meetings?
Every other Wednesday
Even in the holidays
They are from 3.15 to 5.15
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Where are the meetings?
They are at MyPlace in Harold Hill
How do I get there?
We can help some people with transport
Please talk to us if you would like to find out more
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How do I join?
Talk to Philippa Watts at Advocacy for All
020 8300 9666
philippa.watts@advocacyforall.org.uk
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