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EDG is a voluntary organisation committed to the principles of inclusion and equality.
We work with people who have learning difficulties and their families to:
We work with people who have learning difficulties and their families to:
- assist people to plan positive changes in their lives
- support groups to speak out about issues that are important to them
- provide training and consultancy on person centred planning, inclusion and citizenship to staff, self-advocates, and families
Click on the links below to find out more about EDG and the work we do:
EDG Assertiveness Course
Would you like to learn to be more assertive? EDG is running a 5-week assertiveness course for adults who have a learning difficulty, from 29th July - 2nd September, 1 - 3pm. You need to book a place if you would like to come on this course. If you would like a place, please phone Linda on 0131 476 0522 or email linda@edg-sco.orgFor more information, read the
assertiveness course flyer (pdf)
Listen out for the Big Voice!
The Big Voice are a group of young people who organised the Trick or Treat Conference at EDG last year.
Over the next year the group will be organising another event at EDG. They are also putting together an information pack about some of the things that were talked about at the Trick or Treat Conference such as - better reviews in schools, confidence building, person centred planning and graphics.
The Big Voice is looking for a couple of new members to join the group. If you can answer yes to the following questions then you might be a good member of the group...
- aged between 16 and 25?
- confident to speak up about things?
- passionate about making sure young people with learning difficulties are treated equally?
If you would like to know more about the work of the Big Voice you can speak to Helen, Steve or Linda at EDG on 0131 476 0522 or email them:
hels@edg-sco.org
steve@edg-sco.org
linda@edg-sco.org