Just Because We’re Different – Suzie Fothergill

Suzie Fothergill’s moving song was sung at the launch of Learning Disability Alliance England (LDA England) in Manchester 2014.

www.learningdisabilityalliance.org

It’s a Cogworld!

In John O’Brien’s paper ‘Suriviving Cogworld’ he highlights interlocking trends in managing our system of assistance for people with developmental disabilities that worry him deeply. Here is a song written by Peter Leidy following a conversation with John.

It's a Cogworld from dna on Vimeo.

John O’Brien and Nan Carle in discussion (Dec 2014)

In this conversation between Nan Carle and John O’Brien John talks about what is meaningful to him. John explains that the meaning of our work deepens when we create the conditions for people with learning disabilities to shape their lives. Some of these include creating space for deep listening, the engagement of hearts and minds.

It’s easier to listen to than watch as the film quality is limited by the fact it is a recording of a webinar!

Happy Christmas and here’s to a brave 2015

A snapshot of 2014 to celebrate the energy of people to ensuring good ordinary lives FOR ALL.

We look forward to connecting in 2015!

Be Free 2014 THE MOVIE

Paradigm focuses all it’s energy working to ensure good ordinary lives for all, particularly people with learning disabilities. Our Ordinary Life for All Networks inspired us to dump the old style conference and create an experience with a difference. So we dreamt up The Be Free Festival. Have a look at what happened!

Be Free Festival and Beyonce

Whilst we were waiting for people to join us in the Marquee on the last morning of Be Free 2014, on the last morning Phil Constable raised the energy as Beyonce!