The (un)Ordinary Conference in tweets
#StayUpLateConf
Less than a week left until @StayUpLateUK (un)Ordinary Conference where #C4C will do a workshop on their #MindYourLanguage campaign.@CMGCare_Support #Campaign4Change #learningdisabilities #autism #selfadvocates pic.twitter.com/WkpXmrGX11
— Campaign4Change (@C4Cgroup) March 21, 2019
(un)Ordinary Conference special – meet the speakers and more updates – https://t.co/0gWfjBKmxk pic.twitter.com/5zHrI5sTFN
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 20, 2019
Myself and grace from @SeeAbility will be sharing our employment journey tomorrow and we can’t wait https://t.co/yEZtU3bi5m
— scott watkin BEM (@scottwatkin) March 25, 2019
Ben told us how is likes his basement music.he would like a girlfriend he also has great support too us what bashement music is. pic.twitter.com/8kNcFAtdje
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
Scott is now tell past roles he went for a role the department of
Health and then Mencap. He now works for See Ability doing eyecare for people LD
Grace did a work placement at the Bank of England.
Scott helped her get things sorted for here week placement. pic.twitter.com/L4zMiOWJTr— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
Our last speaker of the day is Mind the Gap
They will be speaking about working in theatre and TV.
Tilly tells us working about the issues in the area . pic.twitter.com/GMiN67tJX7— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
Andrew says thank you to everyone for coming
We all enjoying sharing are ideas the speakers great.
People learning disability ate amazing
Next conference? #StayUpLateConfDo work trainee social workers in listening to people LD
In the past we did some research on this. pic.twitter.com/oGmCZueuel— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
It was a privilege to hear & see people with LD &/or autism talking about their lives. This should become a compulsory event which everyone who makes decisions that affects the lives of people with LD & autism attends.
Thank you #StayUpLateConf @StayUpLateUK https://t.co/XBrein326b
— HEE South ID (@HEE_SouthID) March 27, 2019
We loved the @StayUpLateUK conference / party. Look what can be achieved when there is a commitment to #rights Hoping we can host an event in #Rdguk soon promoting the Manifesto for an Ordinary Life pic.twitter.com/l6Xbux3cKB
— Stepping Forward (@steppingfwduk) March 27, 2019
Need joy? Here’s My Ordinary Life, a 5m film by my sister (& support worker) for @StayUpLateUK #stayuplateconf https://t.co/SOcZqjjPh7
Raana says ‘it’s good’. I won’t say what I think in case I go all gushy, excited & uncool cos I’m one VERY PROUD #sibling#LearningDisabilities
— Saba Salman (@Saba_Salman) March 28, 2019
Packed-out venue for learning disabilities conference with a difference #StayUpLateConf https://t.co/3mH24Xg2es
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 27, 2019
Amber’s recent words at #stayuplateconf @StayUpLateUK reflected the transformative impact that the arts, a job and a great network can have on people with #LearningDisabilities #autism If you missed that, this film is worth a peek: https://t.co/gsfQfaquE0
— Saba Salman (@Saba_Salman) April 1, 2019
Last week I was at @StayUpLateUK conference- read what Supported Loving had to say on @LDTonline blog “Never mind the bollocks – support me to lead an ordinary life!” https://t.co/XSXYUxqzYS
— Supported Loving (@SupportedLoving) April 4, 2019
“What if we ran a conference where 100% of the speakers had learning disabilities, but where most of the audience were those who work with people with learning disabilities?” #StayUpLateConf Tomorrow!https://t.co/uXuyhHvOp3
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 25, 2019
A must watch hashtag #stayUpLateConf if you’re not there tomorrow
Hope it goes well – we feel sure it will https://t.co/eVx5vANjvs— LDEngland (@LearningDisEng) March 25, 2019
The Storm and Thunder Team up lovely and early at Brighton Station ready for our (in)Ordinary Conference. Looks like they need more coffee @kate_stayuplate #NoBedTimes pic.twitter.com/j4bobkCzQd
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
William tells us that when I was at school I was bulled he did a performance of bear necessities pic.twitter.com/xVyYcMuRa2
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
Scott is taking questions from the floor. He was the co chair of the learning disability.
What are the barriers for employers is not for them to tick a box #stayUpLateConf pic.twitter.com/ufxAFzfLRo— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
Dan from Mind the Gap telling us about the group’s work around disability and parenthood.
He is telling us about his internship he got use trains and email and networking and getting things done on time.The environment. Is great for people with LD pic.twitter.com/rg57h2Idrr
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
We’d like to thank @StayUpLateUK for organising such an inspiring conference. We feel honoured to have been part of it. So many important messages, inspiring stories and talented people! Well done everyone. Same time next year? ?#MindYourLanguage #C4C #Campaign4Change
— Campaign4Change (@C4Cgroup) March 26, 2019
Well. In 25 years of going to conferences, this is the first one that’s ended with a joyful rock out (and a “sex” placard). Bravo #stayuplateconf @StayUpLateUK campaigning with and for ordinary lives #HumanRights #equality for people with #learningdisabilities #NoBedTimes pic.twitter.com/TpGb6rRwUw
— Saba Salman (@Saba_Salman) March 26, 2019
Determined to retain an inward glow after yesterday’s spirited, defiant, brilliant #stayuplateconf @StayUpLateUK (not just cos my sis showed a short film on #community). Thank you – as Raana wrote on the #NoBedTimes bed (everyone was invited to write a message of their choice) ? pic.twitter.com/Hts0ulMV8L
— Saba Salman (@Saba_Salman) March 27, 2019
A great manifesto from @StayUpLateUK on leading an ordinary life. A typewriter and cut n paste is all you need to make a point! pic.twitter.com/M23aP1LD2L
— Richard Phoenix (@richardjphoenix) March 26, 2019
A conference where every single speaker had a learning disability! Awesome. Hats off to everyone involved in @StayUpLateUK’s conference earlier this week https://t.co/o4q1B9dIhy
— Eve Jackson (@_evej_) March 28, 2019
Anyone who thinks people with #autism don’t have a sense of humour has a) never been to the #IncludeChoir b) never met the hilarious & talented @Tilly2Shoes (& Del) who hosted the fab @StayUpLateUK conference #AutismAwarenessWeek
— Alix Lewer (@includeorg) April 2, 2019
Delegate feedback on the Stay Up Late learning disabilities conference on our No Bedtimes bed! #StayUpLate pic.twitter.com/biWscrTpsr
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) April 3, 2019
‘Never mind the bollocks – just support me to lead an ordinary life’ – Dr Claire Bates reflects on our #StayUpLateConf @SupportedLoving @LDTonline @Choice_Support @Open_Future @LeighDay_Law @esmeefairbairn https://t.co/xSZnzq2Ayc pic.twitter.com/nSvN0KiaDm
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) April 8, 2019
So looking forward to @StayUpLateUK (un)Ordinary conference on Tues 26th, people with #learningdisabilities presenting thoughts on leading ‘ordinary lives’ to an audience of #socialcare professionals.
And my sister Raana’s involved! https://t.co/UceEAgcHcJ #siblings #veryproud pic.twitter.com/ULLhYfOUaQ— Saba Salman (@Saba_Salman) March 20, 2019
Looking forward to heading to @StayUpLateUK (Un)ordinary Conference at @streathamspace tomorrow. Read all about it here: https://t.co/wEJ3pHpVvw
— Mind the Gap Theatre Company (@MtGstudios) March 25, 2019
Proud to be supporting the @StayUpLateUK (un)Ordinary conference today, exploring the barriers that adults with learning disabilities typically have to overcome to do the things that most of us take for granted.#StayUpLateConf #NoBedTimes pic.twitter.com/ek4lZcA5r3
— Leigh Day (@LeighDay_Law) March 26, 2019
Now Scott Watkin is telling us about his placement that help put together at the Bank of England very posh, #stayUpLateConf
He got a MBE for services for people with LD pic.twitter.com/bI3VBAGb2M— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
Our next speaker is Amber Okpa Stother about what a job has meant for her She working for Venture arts
She works on reception and volunteers at Mancheser museum she did support work. She would like go to parliament #stayUpLateConf pic.twitter.com/ZV71dskLFC— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
. We are now saying thank you to Tilly for hosing today with Del her puppet. Andrew Walker will giving feedback from the day Tilly telling us about a survey. pic.twitter.com/KCntz5Oc5I
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) March 26, 2019
It was a privilege to hear & see people with LD &/or autism talking about their lives. This should become a compulsory event which everyone who makes decisions that affects the lives of people with LD & autism attends.
Thank you #StayUpLateConf @StayUpLateUK https://t.co/XBrein326b
— HEE South ID (@HEE_SouthID) March 27, 2019
Breakout session #stayuplateconf and Andrew from @StayUpLateUK says “People with learning disabilities want to live a full, active to life..and it will happen”. Wish list here (not a lot to ask is it?): pic.twitter.com/lyWAGrMeQk
— Saba Salman (@Saba_Salman) March 26, 2019
.@KateWhiting3 & I were hugely privileged to attend today’s @StayUpLateUk (un)Ordinary conference where speakers spoke about #community #relationships and #jobs. Some reflections on an absolute show stopper of a day…
— Cat Rubens (@catrubens) March 26, 2019
Having a great day at the @StayUpLateUK (un)ordinary conference in London! All of the speakers have a #learningdisability or #autism and are talking about everything from language to relationships. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and now we’re getting political #stayuplateconf pic.twitter.com/0j4zI9NavP
— Brandon Trust (@BrandonTrust) March 26, 2019
A busy week began in London for the #stayuplateconf hearing from people about their lives how they wanted to tell it. Also managed to sneak in a cheeky visit to the theatre to see @WaitressLondon pic.twitter.com/1UWeWwQHZF
— zoe richards (@zoeric) March 27, 2019
Some highlights from last week’s (un)Ordinary Conference: Laura and Fiifi speak in our session on relationships. pic.twitter.com/50jbjUA3eU
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) April 3, 2019
The Include Choir opening the Stay Up Late conference last week. Look out for a feature on the conference in next Wednesday’s Guardian (April 10th) #stayuplateconf @includechoir pic.twitter.com/KCn1V6kQ62
— Stay Up Late (@StayUpLateUK) April 4, 2019
