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It’s World Book Day (2 March) and to celebrate the joy – and power – of storytelling, we are sharing five stories from our Help and Connect project for learning disabled people in Coventry. Our connectors help people make a plan, get connections, get work, stay healthy and stay safe. Equipping people with the skills, […]

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