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Learning disabilities and Autism

We work with individuals and organisations to make sure that people with learning disabilities and Autistic people who have experienced rape and sexual abuse are able to get the support they need to help them cope and recover.

If you want support for rape, sexual assault or abuse, visit our learning disabilities and Autism support page.

Our work on learning disabilities and Autism includes:

  • support for individuals
  • training for professionals
  • developing accessible support resources
  • advisory group for women with learning disabilities and Autistic women.

If you are a professional and would like to discuss training and accessible resources, please contact us at info@sarsas.org.uk

The project is funded by the Three Guinea’s Trust and Taunton Women’s Aid.

Lived experience advisory group for women with learning disabilities and/or Autistic women

Our lived experience advisory group supports and guides our learning disabilities and Autism support and project.

Members of the group are women with learning disabilities and/or Autistic women. We believe that the women who have used our services are uniquely placed to tell us what works well or needs improvement.
The group meets to discuss our work and how we can improve our service for women with learning disabilities and/or Autistic women.

The group meets every 8 weeks. If you are interested in finding out more about the group, please contact info@sarsas.org.uk

**We have chosen to use ‘identity-first’ language when talking about Autistic people. This means that we say ‘Autistic people’ rather than ‘people with autism’. This is based on feedback from our lived experience advisory group, who have told us that this is their preferred language.**

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SARC

What is a sexual assault referral centre (SARC)?

A SARC can offer free, confidential medical, practical and emotional support to people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted at any point in their lives. They’re usually provided by the NHS, but will always have specially trained doctors, nurses and support workers.

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We’re Here: a campaign for survivors of sexual assault in Bristol

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been proud to be part of something really special. The “We’re Here” campaign launched across Bristol to let survivors of sexual assault know: you’re not alone, and there is support.

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Be the change: how to be an Active Bystander

We can all be bystanders. Every day events unfold around us. At some point, we will register someone in danger. When this happens, we can decide to do or say something (and become an active bystander), or to let it go (and remain a passive bystander).