Projects

LAAS runs a number of specially targeted projects.  An outline of its current projects is given below.

• Changed Days Independent Advocacy Project

Independent advocacy for individuals with learning disabilities in West Dunbartonshire.

• West Dunbartonshire Mental Health Advocacy

Independent advocacy for people using mental health services in West Dunbartonshire.

• Argyll & Bute Mental Health Advocacy

Independent advocacy for people using mental health services.

• Recovery Advocacy Project (RAP)

Independent advocacy assisting people seeking recovery to be supported, valued, respected and heard in their recovery journeys in the Helensburgh and Isle of Bute areas of Argyll & Bute.

• Self Advocacy Skills – Mid Argyll

Funded by the Coop Local Community Fund to provide Self Advocacy Skills training to High School students in Mid Argyll.

LAAS also supports and works in partnership with several collective advocacy initiatives including:

• The Good Life Positive Attitudes Group

A group advocacy forum for people with learning disability in West Dunbartonshire.