John, shares what “being seen” means to him and why it’s important that people with learning disabilities are listened to and included in decisions that affect their lives. Drawing on his own experiences, John highlights the everyday challenges of being overlooked and the importance of having your voice heard.
Meet John
Why is Scottish Learning Disability Week important to you?
It’s important because it highlights and raises awareness of people with Learning Disabilities.
It raises awareness of the daily challenges that we face.
What does “being seen” mean to you?
People don’t ignore you in the street and they don’t notice you.
When they do notice you, you are there trying to get out and about.
They also cut you off, and its irritating because it’s rude.
Tell us about a time you felt left out?
John got moved from the learning disability team to the community care team.
This was the director’s decision, and the person never thought to okay it with John.
So John felt out, and the old social worker was getting a bit of earache.
This made John feel annoyed because he was left out of the conversation to move his care, and the person who made the decision did not know John.
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