Episode #180
Trading Trauma for Empty Promises: Save the LDAN Bill with Kelly Given
In this episode Kelly Given shares the lived experiences that so many of us are lucky to have survived - Make no mistake, wherever you are in the world - this episode is not just about politics, its personal! Kelly Given is a Scottish writer, political commentator and autistic campaigner. She is a columnist for The National and works within Scotland’s autism sector, drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience to advocate for the rights of neurodivergent people. Most recently, Kelly launched the campaign to save Scotland’s Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill , bringing together thousands of supporters, organisations and political voices to call on the Scottish Government to reconsider its decision to abandon the legislation. PLEASE sign Kelly's open letter to John Swinney HERE (You can watch the video for this episode on Spotify) ENORMOUS THANKS KELLY! Also a BIG thank you to you for listening and to all who attended ADHDAF+'s first Live Event in Collaboration with The National Trust and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, to all Speakers and Volunteers! AND Thanks so much to all who sponsored Darren & Big who kicked off this year's Big ADHD Fundraiser by cycling from London to Brighton! We would be so grateful if your could donate to raise funds for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK Charities or join the team by starting your own fundraising event HERE . Trigger Warning: contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of education, workplace and financial struggles, unemployment, homelessness, ableism, exploitation and betrayal If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out for help HERE We hope you can come along to your local ADHDAF+ Charity free ADHD Peer Support Group in October: ADHD Awareness Month Over 18s only, NO RSVP or DIAGNOSIS NEEDED! You can: - Read the ADHDAF+ Charity Blog HERE - Find your local ADHDAF+ Charity FREE ADHD Peer Support Groups and sign up for email reminders HERE - Listen to the Big ADHD Fundraiser episode HERE - Get involved in the 5th annual ADHDAF Day HERE - Sign up to be the first to hear about ADHDAF+ 2027 Live Events HERE - Donate directly to ADHDAF+ Charity HERE - Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE - TAKE PART in or DONATE to The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE - If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for almost 4 years of invaluable Peer support, you can do so HERE - Follow all things ADHDAF on socials: @adhdafpodcast @adhdafplus @lauraisadhdaf THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share and leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to free ADHD Support and know that they're not alone. And PLEASE SIGN THE LETTER! Big Love Laura LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! xxx
