Dawn and Pam have achieved an incredible milestone by successfully completing Level One of the Take the Lead certificate! Their hard work and dedication to developing their leadership skills have been truly inspiring, marking a significant step toward advocating for better support and services for people with learning disabilities and autism.

The Take The Lead course, run by Inclusion North, empowers individuals to grow their confidence, learn new skills, and become active voices in their communities. By completing Level One, Dawn and Pam have demonstrated their commitment to making a positive difference—standing up for people’s rights and working toward a more inclusive future.

Manager Trish Patrickson praised achievements, saying: “Dawn and Pam’s dedication to becoming active leaders is truly inspiring. They are paving the way for others and proving that with the right support and determination, real change can happen. We are incredibly proud of them!”

As adults with autism, their achievement is even more remarkable, showcasing their resilience and determination to develop skills that will help shape better opportunities for those with similar experiences.

This is just the beginning for Dawn and Pam, and we can’t wait to see how they continue to shine and lead the way for others. Congratulations to both on this fantastic achievement!