Welcome to OPAL

OPAL is a registered charity providing independent advocacy services and activities for people with a learning disability and autistic people in Oldham.

Our vision: is a world where people with a learning disability and autistic people have the same life chances as everybody else. The values of voice, choice and equality for people with a learning disability and autistic people are at the heart of everything we do.

Our activities are:

  • A day service
  • A women’s group
  • An Independent advocacy service
  • Learning Disability Friends project

What people say about us

Opal is amazing! I love it because I get to hang around with all my friends!

Danielle: Day service member

I get to go out and about in Oldham, to put on performances and do my impressions!

Sam: Day service member

I come to relax and make new friends.

Sarah: Women’s group member

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What does OPAL do?We provide these services for adults with learning disabilities.

Day Service

Groups

Independent Advocacy

L.Disability Friends

Become a Learning Disability Friend!

  • You’ll get a free, fun awareness session from OPAL
  • We’ll give you a free badge and sign to let people know that you’re a Learning Disability friend!
  • Help to make your community group or service more learning disability and/or autism-friendly!
  • Learning disability and/or autism-friendly groups and services are displayed on this website!
  • Receive ongoing support from OPAL
  • Help us to make Oldham a more learning disability and/or autism-friendly town!

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