People First - A Voice For People With Learning Difficulties
This campaign organisation is run by people with learning disabilities and is based in London.
They also run training events and conferences.
Durham County Council User Parliaments
People with learning disabilities can be nominated to be members of the User Parliaments and get to represent their community to the local council.
Art Spider - a website for learning disability arts
This is a self advocacy organisation based in Newcastle which campaigns, supports and runs training courses for everyone.
Arcadea
The Development Agency for Art, Culture and Disability Equality
This is a disability arts forum. You can find out what social events, workshops or training courses are running in the North East, all using disabled performers.
You can also get personal support on how to become a performer and join their database of artists.
Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company
An independent theatre company, based in Gateshead, using theatre to tackle issues faced by people with learning disabilities.
