Building advocacy networks for people
so that they have a good life even after their parents are no longer here to stand up for them
Building advocacy networks for people
so that their families have peace of mind about the future
Building advocacy networks for people
so that they are empowered to realise their aspirations and contribute to their community
Building advocacy networks for people
so that they form intentional friendships that broaden and enrich their lives
Building advocacy networks for people
so that they develop stronger links in the wider community
Building advocacy networks for people
so that they are as fulfilled and happy as they can be
Building Strong Support for People who are Isolated
"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and help them become what they are capable of being." - Goethe
We All Need Friends
One of the best long-term resources to have in place for a person is a circle of supportive people who know and care about his or her well-being.
We build on the work families do already, and give them a way of extending their support into the future. This means that family members continue to live well and be cared for even after their parents have gone.
ACSYL (pronounced 'axle') empowers people by offering Information, Planning, Support, and Advocacy.
Our Mission is to build advocacy networks for people so that
- they have a good life even after their parents are no longer here to stand up for them
- their families have peace of mind about the future
- they are empowered to realise their aspirations and contribute to their community
- they form intentional friendships that broaden and enrich their lives
- they develop stronger links in the wider community
- they are as fulfilled and happy as they can be
Significant Achievements So Far Include
- organising a 40th birthday party trip to Stockholm.
- bringing extended family members together regularly to support a relative who has learning difficulties – previously they hadn't known what would be helpful, or how to relate.
- providing advocacy for a client whose house had been in disrepair for a long time.
- organising a part-time voluntary job at the local airfield for a client who is very keen on aviation. He had a similar role many years ago in another county but had not been able to find a compatible opportunity when he moved west.