Help us to change the world!
We are on the lookout for people to join the CYA team!
If you are:
18-25
Disabled or have a lived experience of disability through someone you know
And want to:
Develop your skills
Connect with people
Take part in activist training
Campaign around issues young disabled people face
When we talk about disability we mean: learning, physical, hidden, neurodivergence, acquired brain injury, sensory impairments and or those that use alternative communication methods, etc. This could be your own lived experience or someone who you know. We are keen to hear from people who are from other marginalised communities.
10 reasons why Thomas thinks you should consider joining CYA…
You can try out new skills
You will learn about campaigning
It’s a good way to make new connections
You will learn from others lived experiences
Others can learn from your lived experiences
You can work as and individual and as a team
You will be fighting for disabled people’s rights
You will have lots of fun and random moments!
You will have support from Grapevine’s Community Organisers
You will have opportunities to speak at different events both locally and nationally
Some of the things we have been up to, hopefully this will give you a flavour of what CYA is about!
