What we do

Michelle Williams, National Rep for National Council

“Conwy Connect has helped shape my future, from my first person centered PATH, to me leading my Friendship group”

Image of Michelle Williams - Rep for National Council

Conwy Connect for Learning Disabilities was set up in 1997 to help promote the rights of people with a learning disability living in North Wales. Its aims include ensuring people have equality of choice and opportunity in the community they live in.

Image of Conwy Connect member Hannah at the Picasso art group

Making a difference by

  • Providing an essential link between all stakeholders whilst keeping members up to date of relevant changes in learning disability services.

  • Informing members of any relevant changes in services

  • Providing information that increases choice

  • Breaking down barriers, encouraging and enabling people with a learning disability to have the right to a normal pattern of life

We also help to ‘CONNECT’ people who are interested in the continued care and support of people with a learning disability.

Who we work with

Conwy Connect for Learning Disabilities works with a wide range of people including;

  • People with a learning disability

  • Parents

  • Carers

  • Statutory organisations

  • Voluntary organisations

  • Interested individuals and organisations

Image of team members Matt and Paul on a giant paddle board with Conwy Connect member James

Our seven goals for conwy connect

  • Increase member choice and access in every area of their lives.

  • People with a learning disability are encouraged and enabled to have the right to a normal pattern of life.

  • People with a learning disability have an effective voice to raise views and concerns at a regional and national level.

  • Members are able to take part in the planning and monitoring of learning disability services.

  • Barriers to participation and engagement are removed.

  • conwy connect is delivered and designed collaboratively.

  • conwy connect is not only sustainable but also seeks opportunities for growth.