In the session we discussed how pro bono projects can engage more effectively with clients, especially those with cognitive impairment, autism, and dyslexia. We also considered services tailored towards children and young people.
We listened to the lived experiences of Andrew Lee a self advocate with People First. We also heard from Professor Rosie Harding of Birmingham University. Rosie and Andrew worked as part of the Coalition Project to coproduce accessible legal information for people with learning disabilities. Rosie shared some of the resources from the project.
Hannah Bussicott, Manager of Children’s Legal Centre Wales spoke about their work to inform and educate children and young people about their rights. Hannah outlined the various programmes to make the law more accessible to children.
Finally, we heard from Kat Roberts, a trainer at Reframe Neurodiversity, and specialist skills study tutor at University of South Wales. Kat shared her extensive knowledge and experience in autism and working with neurodivergent individuals. We learned how best to prepare for and advise neurodivergent clients.
Links and resources:
- People First
- Legal Capacity Coalition project
- Legal Capacity Project legal services templates
- Children’s Legal Centre Wales
- Law For Life Better Information Handbook
- List of self advocacy groups via People First
- Disability Wales session next Wednesday
Presentations
Legal capacity coalition project - Andy and Rosie- Children's legal centre - Hannah Bussicott
Reframe Neurodiversity - Kat Roberts
Thank you so very much to our speakers: Andrew, Rosie, Hannah and Kat.