Action Together Competitors

Our vision is a world in which everyone has a voice. We ensure that the most vulnerable people in society have meaningful choice and control over what happens in their lives. Mental health problems, learning disabilities and dementia. With a long tradition of working with adults and older people, we are now doing some valuable work with children and young people. Follow us on Twitter: @TAPadvocacy Voice, rights and choice...

MISSION: THE ADVOCACY NETWORK ON DISABILITIES champions the rights of individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities by promoting inclusion, providing services, and advancing systems change. To fulfill its mission, The Advocacy Network on Disabilities is committed to: Providing quality supports and services based on your personal preferences and needs; Helping you learn how the system works so you can become better able to get your own needs met; Making sure decision makers are aware of your needs for additional services – and for money to fund them; Bringing together and coordinating activities between and among organizations in our community working with people with disabilities; Sponsoring and conducting workshops, seminars, public education, and professional development activities; and Increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life through capacity building, advocacy, and promoting best practices. The Advocacy Network on Disabilities has a proven track record of excellence. Since 1975, its funders have continuously found the organization fully compliant with programmatic, fiscal, and administrative contract requirements.

We have 20 years experience of providing advocacy services to support vulnerable people to have their views heard and rights respected. Our services run in South East London, Kent and Surrey. These are • advocacy • IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate) • speaking up • NHS complaints advocacy • healthy lifestyles • easy read Advocacy for All works with a wide range of people. These include people who may have • a learning disability or difficulty • sensory impairment • mental health issues • dementia or degenerative conditions • acquired brain injury Our aim is to provide more advocacy services across a bigger area while keeping to our values of putting people first and keeping our reputation for providing an excellent service (as rated by London Councils).