What we want for our children and families...
We want our children and our families to matter. We want a dedicated key-worker for every disabled child and we want all disabled children and their families to get the right services and support – no matter where they live.
What we want for our communities and schools...
We want our children to be included in every aspect of creating the kind of society they need BUT we also want to transform short sighted thinking that leads to one-size-fits-all services and amenities. We want an education system that meets the needs of each child and enables each one to fulfill their own full potential.
What we want from government...
We want commitment to quality of life and equality of opportunity for every child in the country. We want poverty amongst disabled children and their families to be cut by 50% by 2010 and eliminated by 2020.
What we want from Local Authorities...
We want local Councils to implement the Local Authority Charter for Disabled Children in full partnership with parents. We want each local authority department to hold themselves accountable to parents for the quality of the services they deliver for our families. We want complete transparency and accountability in the way that all services are planned, commissioned and delivered. We want these children's services to be delivered on the basis of best practice.
What we want from ourselves and for each other...
We want genuine partnership with the professionals who deliver services for our families that is based on respect and true equality.
Learning Disability Week will take place from Monday 22 to Sunday 28 June 2009. World Museum Liverpool is celebrating Learning Disability Week with a series of FREE events. All events will take place at the Treasure House Theatre, World Museum Liverpool.
Film My Crazy Life - Changing Reuben Monday 22nd June 2.30-3pm Reuben Walsh has Aspergers syndrome, an IQ of 154, and an obsession for neurology. For the first 12 years of his life, no one knew why he was different until he was correctly diagnosed. This programme follows Reuben's every day life and the challenges he faces along the way.
Film Coping Strategies Monday 22nd June 3.30-4pm Shahid, fed up by the tag 'learning disabled' leaves his doting mother for the allure of love, life and freedom in an independent home.
However, the fast of Ramadan, his disruptive flat-mates and the mysterious Paris Stilton drive Shahid to distraction.
Film Being Different May Be Cool! Tuesday 23rd June 1.45-2.15pm This programme presents an honest account of life with autism from the perspective of three brothers, Luke, Joe and Ben Jackson, all of whom have the disorder. Their mother Jacqui is outspoken and articulate about how teachers can support pupils with autism.
Film Heavy Load (Winner of Audience Award - Britdoc '08) Thursday 25th June 2.30-4pm Suitable for ages 12+ Heavy Load are Brighton's answer to The Ramones. This documentary follows the group of rockers as they try for total world domination! The group which has members with and without learning disabilities are up for the challenge and this film charts two years in their lives as they strive out of disability club nights and head for the mainstream!
All film events require free tickets that can be collected on the day from the Information desk at World Museum Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN. For more details of any of these events please call Alex Shears on 0151 478 4456 or Louise Cooney on 0151 478
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