What does BATIAS do?

Set up in 1992, BATIAS has historically worked with people with learning disabilities however we can also support people with physical and sensory impairments, complex needs and behaviors that challenge. Through the provision of advocacy BATIAS empowers people with disabilities towards independence.

What is advocacy?

Advocacy is taking action to help people:

• express their views and wishes
• secure their rights
• have their interests represented
• access information and services
• explore choices and options