​Asist have been involved in a Collected Stories project.

Collected Stories is about adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism in Staffordshire sharing their stories. Collected Stories is to support people in Staffordshire to speak up about their lives.

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https://www.youtube.com/@reachcollectedstories/videos

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Mia shares her traumatic experience of school, being diagnosed with and living with autism and CPTSD and how it has driven her to advocate for people and strive to make the world more accessible for everyone. Reach Collected Stories - Mia​

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Ed talks about why we need to reconsider how we support people with Down's Syndrome.

Ed Daly presents: Why we need to reconsider how we are supporting people with Down's Syndrome

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Simon talks about his life with a learning disability and explains how he has qualified as a mentor and advocate. Simon delivers disability awareness training to the Police and looks forward to a role as trainer delivering learning disability awareness on the mandatory Oliver McGowan training programme for healthcare and NHS staff across Staffordshire. ​Simon's Story

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Rowena talks about her experiences at school and college and the importance of volunteering in her life.  Rowena's Story.​

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Salwa talks about what it is like to live with autism and how having a diagnosis in later life "triggered an emotional rollercoaster" for her. Salwa's Story.

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Robyn talks about her life in Supported Living , the positive experience that she had with the support that she received from the Dove Service and the issues she has with transport and accessibility. Robyn's Story. 

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Thomas talks about his disability and his love of dance and theatre and how it has made him more confident. Thomas's Story.

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Larz lives in the Staffordshire Moorlands. He has Asperger's Syndrome and Dyslexia. In this interview he talks about how difficult it's been to get the right support with his education. Larz's Story Part 1.
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We revisit Larz to see how things have moved on from last years Collected Story video and Larz talks to us about his work as an Oliver McGowan trainer. Larz's Story Part 2.
 

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Liz talks about her experiences of autism, getting a late diagnosis and how her life has changed since being diagnosed. Liz's Story.

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Imogen filmed this video to introduce herself to a group of young people in a mental health unit where she supported them with peer advocacy. In this video, Imogen talks about her own experiences of hospitals and mental health. Imogen's Story.

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Margaret lives in extra care housing in Stoke-on-Trent. She has a learning disability. In this video, she talks about moving home and gives us a tour of the building. Margaret's Story.

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Erin lives in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. She has Dyspraxia and a learning disability. In this interview she talks about how important volunteering is to her and how it's helped her self-confidence. Erin's Story.

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Matt has Asperger's Syndrome. In this interview, Matt talks about his school days, further and higher education, his love of drama, volunteering and employment. Matt's Story.​​​​

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Charlie talks about their experiences at work, their childhood and their ambitions for the future.
Charlie's Story.

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