Supporting people with learning disabilities to have a voice
Speak Out has been an independent advocacy charity in Brighton and Hove since 1994.
We make sure people with learning disabilities can speak up and take action about the things that matter to them.
Our Services
Issues Advocacy
We offer 1-1 Advocacy face to face, over the phone or via video calls.
Drop-ins
We run three welcoming drop-in sessions at different places in Brighton and Hove.
Speaking up groups
Speak Out runs several different self-advocacy groups that meet up regularly.
Learning disability voices network
Supporting adults with learning disabilities to speak up and be heard about what is important to them.
Learning disability partnership board
Brighton and Hove Speak Out and The Link Group plan and chair the Learning Disability Partnership Board as part of the work they do for the council.
Referrals
Advocacy referrals can be made to Speak Out for someone who has a learning disability, is 17+ years old and lives in Brighton or Hove.
Find out about becoming a Volunteer with Speak Out:
I have volunteered in quite a few voluntary organizations in Brighton & Hove and I think my work at Speak Out is the most enjoyable voluntary work I have done in Brighton & Hove; and I think that comes from the sense of meaning and purpose that comes from Speak Out volunteering and the great staff and volunteers.
Preparing for the Election
In April, Speak Out and Grace Eyre held an event to help people with learning disabilities prepare for the coming elections this year.