Thread by @EddyLaurie1, These strange times can be extra overwhelming for people with a #learningdisability [...]

These strange times can be extra overwhelming for people with a #learningdisability and #autistic people who are LGBTQ+. This is a little thread of awesome people and organsiations who are using their platforms to help #LGBTQ #disabled people (thanks folks who helped recommend)

@PeopleInAction have an LGBT+ group for people with a learning disability and autistic people in Leeds. People in Action are doing fab work to help people stay connected, and have made #accessible video about using Zoom http://peopleinaction.org.uk/uncategorized/2020/zoom-tutorials/

Zoom Tutorials

Because we are going to be using Zoom every week day for our meetings, we have made some simple tutorials about how you can use Zoom. Have a look at the videos here: For using a computer: For using…

http://peopleinaction.org.uk/uncategorized/2020/zoom-tutorials/

@MeetnMatchNW - a friendship and dating agency for adults with a learning disability who have an LGBT+ support group twice a month. They are sharing lots of useful info about staying healthy and connected and about #HateCrime and have virtual meet ups.

@LGBTDisability - a Twitter page is for anyone who is LGBTQ+ and disabled, promoting good mental health during lockdown

@RegardLGBT - the UK's national LGBT disabled people’s organisation are providing lots of practical information to support people during the current crisis

@SAYiTSheffield – an org that provide support for LGBT+ young people in Sheffield, who have a group for disabled ppl including #autistic young people. They’re sharing lots of useful lockdown tips and have made a guide for parents and carers https://bit.ly/3eIotW0

SAYiT tips for Parents and Carers living with young people during lockdown - SAYiT

The Current Situation Staying at home during lockdown due to coronavirus, is putting a huge strain on all children, young people and families. If LGBT+ children and young people are also feeling...

https://bit.ly/3eIotW0

@2Buwakefield - LGBTQ group for autistic adults and people with a learning disability. They are temporarily closed but still sharing the odd useful tweet!

@LDandLGBTLondon – Rainbow Friends London is a social group for people who are LGBTQ and have a learning disability. They are holding virtual meet ups at the moment to carry on supporting people.

@Chandler_GPEW is a tireless advocate and activist for LGBT+ and disabled rights (and a wonderful friend). They are also co-chair for LGBTQIA Greens

@InclusionNorth @bustogether @smclrk @whimsicalstims @LearningDisEng @LearnestCIC @CarlShaw30 @MrsJacksonSarah @AWebster67 @marybusk

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