“Reach gives vulnerable people a voice to be heard and that makes a difference in not just my life but everyone else’s life as well” (Reach Member)
Reach is a group advocacy project supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues to speak up and speak out about their lives and experiences in Stoke-on-Trent.
Reach was set up in 2000, supporting people to come together, take part in consultations, share information and speak up for themselves and the interests of other people with learning disabilities.
Reach work creatively in supporting people to have a voice and be listened to by decision makers in social care, health and other organisations whose work affects the lives of Reach members.
Reach invite guests to Parliament meetings to share information, strategies and plans and listen to what Reach MPs and members have to say.
Reach support people to take part in Learning Disability Partnership Board meetings, delivering reports, asking questions and meeting decision makers face to face.
Reach are always open to working with new people and consider anyone with a learning disability, autism or mental health issues an ‘expert by experience’.
Working with Reach is free to Reach members.
Click on the image below or use the link to go to the Reach website:
To speak to Reach please
ring 01782 845584 or email reach@asist.co.uk
***** A NOTE ABOUT COVID-19 *****
Currently, Reach are not holding meetings in person but are supporting people by telephone and online, using Zoom. Reach are also working with members and other organisations to help people get digitally connected. Reach are in the process of co-producing risk assessments for when it is possible to hold meetings in person again.
