Good Connections for Autistic Adults

Good Connections for Autistic Adults at The Usual Place

 

Good Connections:

A ground-breaking information service to support Autistic adults across Dumfries and Galloway

Good Connections for Autistic Adults brings together the best and most relevant information about services, activities and opportunities for employment and will facilitate direct connections for Autistic adults and families or carers.

Anyone who has a diagnosis of autism, or identifies as autistic, or provides informal care, is welcome to call in to talk to our staff, some of whom have lived experience of autism. There will also be a chance to find out more about different selected groups of organisations who have been invited to come along to each event to chat, connect, listen and share the relevant services and support they can provide to Autistic adults, their families or carers.

In addition to the monthly drop-in events, The Usual Place will have staff available to meet with autistic individuals in their café during normal opening times to help make connections to a wealth of social or employment opportunities and services that may be able to offer relevant support if needed.

Dates and Times

We have daytime and twilight sessions. Please see the times below:

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Pop Up Event

Kate’s Kitchen, High Street, Annan

Monday April 29, 2024: 1pm – 4pm (after DWP event)

Stalls include:

  • Department of Work and Pensions
  • Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service
  • Better Lives Partnership
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

The Usual Place

Tuesday April 30, 2024: 10am – 4pm

Stalls include:

  • Paragon Music
  • Dumfries and Galloway Employability and Skills Service
  • Social Security Scotland
  • Include Us

**Save the dates!**

The Usual Place: Wednesday May 22, 2024: 2pm – 7pm

The Usual Place: Thursday June 13, 2024: 10am – 4pm

More to be announced

Anyone who would like to find out more about Good Connections for Autistic Adults should come along to one of the events, pop into The Usual Place or contact Alison or Joanna on 01387 253485

This Project has been funded by the Scottish Government through Inspiring Scotland