Good Connections

An accessible information service to enable Autistic adults across Dumfries and Galloway

Good Connections links autistic adults into services, activities and opportunities for employment in Dumfries and Galloway.

Anyone who has a diagnosis of autism, or identifies as autistic, or provides informal care, is welcome to join us at our regular events.

We have a description of the events below, and a list of forthcoming events here.

Good Connections Events: At The Usual Place in Dumfries

 

 

Call in to talk to our staff, some of whom have lived experience of autism. Have a cuppa and find out about what is available in the region.

Meet a small, selected groups of organisations who are there to chat, connect, listen and share the relevant services and support they can provide to autistic adults, their families or carers.

Good Connections Events: Pop Ups Around the Region

 

As above. Good Connections Events taking place across Dumfries and Galloway in local Fire Stations.

 

Good Connections: One-To-Ones

 

In addition to the monthly drop-in events, The Usual Place has staff available to meet with autistic adults and/or their families in the café during normal opening times, to help make connections on a one-to-one basis. It is best to get in touch first to make sure someone is available.

• Contact Joanna on: 07599 104 975, or email joanna@theusualplace.org
• Contact Alison on: 07935 061 431, or email alison@theusualplace.org

Good Connections: On the Move Walks

Good Connections Walks are are an informal way of connecting into the local community.

A leisurely walk is usually accompanied by a visit or talk. Visits so far have included a trip to see roosting Peregrine Falcons, a tour of St Michael’s Church and Robert Burns Mausoleum, the Old Brig’ Museum and the Centre for Practiced Arts for an exhibition on Old Dumfries.

Come and visit local places with a friendly, welcoming group of people.

No pressure to socialise, you can just enjoy the walk. Feel free to bring any support required. You don’t need to let us know you are coming, just turn up on the day.

 

Dates and Times

We have daytime and early evening sessions, as well as pop up events across the region. Please see the times below:

 

Good Connections: At The Usual Place

The Usual Place, Academy Street, Dumfries, DG1 1BZ

Tuesday 28th January 2025, 10am – 2pm

 

Stalls on the day include:

To be confirmed

Good Connections: On the Move

 

Dates for 2025 to be confirmed

 

 

 

Coming Soon…

Good Connections: Pop up Event in the Community

In Partnership with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

 

Date in  January 2025 to be confirmed

 

Contact us

Anyone who would like to find out more about Good Connections for Autistic Adults should come along to one of the events, pop into The Usual Place or:

• Contact Joanna on: 07599 104 975, or email joanna@theusualplace.org
• Contact Alison on: 07935 061 431, or email alison@theusualplace.org

This Project has been funded by the Scottish Government through Inspiring Scotland