ILA - supporting and representing disabled people in West Sussex

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For people with learning difficulties, this page is intended to give a more accessible description of our organisation.

If you would rather talk to someone in person to learn more about the ILA and its services, call 01903 219482.

About the ILA

We want all disabled people, including people with learning difficulties, to be as independent as possible.

The ILA gives practical help such as helping people to use the Directs Payments (DPs) scheme. We also try to get improvements for people who need help from social services and other organisations.

The ILA is run by the people who really know what disabled people want. The rules say most of the committee and members have to be disabled themselves.

We believe that disabled people, including those with learning difficulties, should get the help they need but should be able to control it themselves. They should have the choice to live where they want and how they like.

Direct Payments

More and more people who need help from social services are using the Direct Payments scheme (DPs). If you use this scheme, you receive regular money from social services to pay for people to help you. It is an important way of having more choice and control because it means you can choose who helps you and what help they provide. You're the boss!

The ILA has experts to help you employ the people you need and manage your arrangements.

Advocacy

The ILA can help people who are interested in DPs to get their views across and ask for what they want.

Special helpers called advocates can help you tell social services what you need and make sure they listen to you.

If you are having trouble getting DPs or just information, call 01903 219482.

Campaigning and planning

The ILA is pressing for improvements for all disabled people, including those with learning difficulties. We want people to treat disabled people more fairly.