Dates-n-Mates Direct Dates-n-Mates Scotland

In this episode of Dates-n-Mates Direct, Andrew explains the relationships section of the LDAN* Bill currently under consideration by the Scottish Government.



The Learning Disability, Autism, and Neurodiversity bill.

The current consultation for this bill is open until the 21st of April.




Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode of Dates-n-Mates Direct, Falkirk Director John Clarke, interviews Sarah and Charlie from SCLD all about human rights.

They discuss what human rights are, who they are for, why they are important and how you can find out more about your human rights.

This episode is being released around Human Rights Day 2023 to encourage more people to find out about their human rights and how they can champion them in their own lives.

Thank you to Sarah and Charlie for joining John and sharing all your wisdom!

Dates-n-Mates: https://datesnmates.org.uk/

SCLD:
The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities - SCLD

The 1st-7th of May 2023, is Learning Disability Week in Scotland, with the theme of leadership #LeadtoChange.



Dates-n-Mates are led by a team of Directors who are four fantastic colleagues with lived experience of a learning disability themselves. Andrew, John, John Paul and Sarah have all completed the SCLD 'Future Leaders' course. They discuss how this course has improved their leadership skills in their roles as Dates-n-Mates Directors.



Dates-n-Mates are proud to be led by people with a learning disability who help us shape the charity and offer the best opportunities for our members, making valuable change in the community.

In this episode you will here from Dates-n-Mates Directors Sarah Paterson and Andrew McCartney. They discuss completing Our Futures Leaders course, delivered by Inspiring Scotland and Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities. We hear what learning they took from it and how they are putting it into practice in their roles at Dates-n-Mates

Hear about what it's like to be part of the Dates-n-Mates team and listen to colleagues talk about the events.

Do you find the Christmas period stressful?

In this episode, Dates-n-Mates Aberdeen Director, Sarah, shares her tips and experiences on reducing stress and overwhelm in the lead up to Christmas. 



Welcome to Episode 8 of Dates-n-Mates Direct – a new podcast filled with friendly conversations brought to you by dates-n-mates Directors and members.

Dates-n-Mates is a Scottish charity project tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities.

This podcast will discuss a variety of topics, sharing direct experiences and opinions from people with learning disabilities in Scotland.



Find out more about the dates-n-mates project on our Facebook Page and website

Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license