Stronger Voices, More Independence! DOUBLE the difference your Christmas donations make to people with learning disabilities

Birmingham-based charity, CASBA Advocacy have been selected for the third year-running to participate in the UK-wide Big Give #ChristmasChallenge, and every donation made through the BIG GIVE during the week of 3rd to 10th December will be doubled.

That’s right - DOUBLED.

That means, whatever you can give, no matter the size, every donation will make double the difference in supporting adults with learning disabilities to learn how to self-advocate and change society.

People with learning disabilities are one of the four most disadvantaged groups in all of society. They are often financially excluded, socially marginalised, discriminated against, experiencing the widest health inequality of any group, and now struggling to deal with the worst cost of living crisis in recent memory. They face complex and longstanding problems, which require a holistic approach to solving them. Without an advocate who will help them, their problems can seem insurmountable. CASBA's advocates ensure people with a learning disability understand their options, have their voice listened to when they express their opinions, and know their rights. But CASBA can't do it alone, with the public's support and donations, CASBA can recruit and train more advocates and make an even bigger impact. Some adults with learning disabilities share the difference CASBA Advocacy has made in their lives;

"CASBA helped me stand up for my right to education" says B, who was able to complete his studies with CASBA’s advocacy support.

At CASBA Advocacy's Self-Advocate group "We talk about things that affect our lives” says young self-advocate M.

"Before CASBA I wouldn't talk to anyone, now I want to tell people what is possible with CASBA Advocacy's help” says J. If you'd like to help CASBA Advocacy make a difference to even more lives, double your donation, by visiting CASBA Advocacy's BIG GIVE donation page Stronger Voices, More Independence About CASBA Advocacy CASBA Advocacy helps people with learning disabilities to get their voices heard and their rights accepted. CASBA Advocacy wants to create a society where people with learning disabilities live as equal citizens.

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Important Information & Links

CASBA Advoacy's BIG GIVE donation page: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002TPV05AAH CASBA Advocacy website: https://www.casba.org.uk Link to CASBA campaign images: Trello CASBA's supporters information board Social media handles: Instagram @casba_advocacy Facebook @‌CASBAAdvocacy Youtube @casbaadvocacy6457 Linkedin @ casba-advocacy

CASBA is a registered charity (Charity Reg No: 701365). Established in September 1988. For further information, additional images, or press enquiries please contact Ginny Cullen, CEO (she/they) at ginny.cullen@casba.org.uk or call 07518 561 622 or 0121 475 0777.