Future Directions CIC (360G-macc:HCA-R117-17)

People with learning disabilities are some of the most vulnerable people in society and disability hate crime remains a serious yet underreported issue. Future Directions is a social care provider that provides support to people with learning disabilities and complex needs. We plan to hold a celebration event on 14th September to look at what we have achieved over the past year. This will be an ideal opportunity to raise awareness about disability hate crime - what it is, how it can affect people, and what to do if you or someone you know is a victim of hate crime. We will have lots of information (including booklets, posters and leaflets) and will have information about third party reporting centres and the different ways you can report hate crime. We will have an information stand, which will be manned by myself, alongside 2 people with learning disabilities who have experiences hate crime themselves. We will also have ‘discussions’ throughout the day so people with learning disabilities can engage in conversations about hate crime and share their experiences with others, in a safe and supportive environment.