Join us at Sunshine for DLD Awareness Day with guest speakers, hot drinks, snacks and community activities!

Join us at Sunshine for DLD Awareness Day! 💜

After such a fantastic event in 2026, we're back for an even bigger and better DLD Awareness Day! Join us from 3pm–8pm for an afternoon and evening of expert talks, interactive workshops, community activities and opportunities to connect, learn and raise awareness together.

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is one of the most common learning difficulties and forms of neurodivergence, affecting how a person understands and uses language. Yet despite how common it is, DLD is still far too often misunderstood, overlooked or mistaken for something else.

Raising awareness matters enormously. Greater understanding can make a real difference to how children and young people with DLD are recognised, understood and supported at home, in education and throughout their lives.

💜 3pm–6pm | Expert Talks & Workshops

This year, we're excited to introduce a programme of talks and interactive workshops led by experts in the field.

Designed for parents, carers, educators, professionals and anyone interested in learning more about DLD, these sessions will offer opportunities to deepen understanding, explore practical strategies and hear different perspectives on supporting children and young people with DLD.

Whether you're already familiar with DLD or are just beginning to learn about it, there will be something for everyone.

💜 6pm–8pm | Family & Community Evening

From 6pm, we're opening our doors to families, children and young people for a relaxed, fun and welcoming evening celebrating our DLD community!

There will be free hot chocolates, hot drinks, snacks and family-friendly activities, along with plenty of opportunities to chat with the Sunshine team, meet other families and learn more about DLD.

You don't need to know anybody, and you certainly don't need to arrive knowing everything about DLD. Whether DLD is part of your family's life or you're simply curious to learn more, everyone is welcome.

Come along, get involved and help us make DLD better understood, one conversation at a time! 💜

📅 Friday 15th October 2027

📍 Sunshine Support Hub, Chapman House, Derby Conference Centre

🚗 Please use Car Park C

We would absolutely love to see you there and make this a really special evening for everyone whose life has been touched by DLD.

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