Safety

  • Information about how to stay safe
  • How to get help if you feel unsafe

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Keeping Safe Easy Read Guides

 

 It is important that everyone has the information they need to be safe and feel safe. It is also a legal requirement under the Accessible Information Standard that people with a disability have information they can understand.

 

That is why the Safeguarding Adults Board worked with the North Yorkshire Learning Disability Partnership Board and Inclusion North to write some easy read books about ‘Keeping Safe’.

 

Self-advocates with a learning disability helped us think about the important issues people need to know to stay safe.  Working with Inclusion North and KeyRing, self-advocates decided on the best words and images to help people understand what to do.

Together we have made three Keeping Safe books:

  • Book 1 – What is Abuse is about different types of abuse that can happen.
  • Book 2 – Speaking up about Abuse is about telling someone about abuse that is happening.
  • Book 3 – Reporting Abuse is about making a report to the Local Authority.

 

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JAM card and JAM app

The JAM card and the JAM app is the free, easy and discreet way to let someone know you need ‘Just A Minute’ of patience and support.

 

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I Am Autistic Card

 This card is a way to let people know that you are autistic and that you might need some extra time or help in certain situations.

 

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

 

 The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport or in public spaces.

Lanyard and new digital card.

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Safe Places

 

 A Safe Place is a registered venue that has agreed to offer help and support if someone is anxious, scared or believes they may be
at risk. It is a national network throughout England and Wales. 

 

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Mencap Online Safety

 

 Easy read guides and videos to help you stay safe online. ResourceResource

United Against Hate

 Campaign against hate crime in the UK led by United Response that produced the resources

Reporting Hate Crime Easy Read.

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