Another exciting Co-production project is our new video about the power of language, created by community members for National Safeguarding Adults Week.
The video highlights how complex language or jargon from professionals can alienate people with learning disabilities â or anyone who needs extra support.
âI changed my mind and didnât want to go out,â says Stephen in the video â something any of us might say at any time. But how would it feel if other people then described you as ânon-compliantâ or âshowing behaviours that concernâ?
Eddie, who also features in the video, explains how this kind of language affects him: âWords like these are too complicated. If I donât understand, I stop listening because theyâre not including me.â
Eddieâs advice to professionals and people supporting him is clear: âJust use plain and simple language like I do. I shouldnât need someone to explain to me what youâve said. I AM HUMAN!â
Well done to everyone involved in making âWhat did you say?â
