June 2013

Actress and Mencap supporter Ty Glaser has become the latest high-profile supporter of Mencap's R-word campaign, which is calling on people to stop using a term that is offensive and derogatory to people with a learning disability.
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A new guide has been launched to help professionals enable the people with learning disabilities they work with to exercise their freedom to the fullest extent possible.
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Investing in social care services for people with disabilities helps to prevent them from falling into crisis, and as a result, leads to substantial economic benefits to the taxpayer, a study by 5 leading charities has found.
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New research has found that investing in social care for people with disabilities brings economic benefits to the taxpayer. This surely undermines any case for more cuts to social care provision.
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Animated sequels Despicable Me 2 and Sammy’s Great Escape are to be the next Autism Friendly Films, to be shown at ODEON, Cineworld and – for the first time – Vue cinemas in the coming month.
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Learning disability charity Mencap is helping people with learning disabilities fight to keep Moreton Day Centre open, saying that Wirral Borough Council has not adequately consulted those who use the service.
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How the world’s first autism outcomes measurement tool, the Spectrum Star, was created. Sue Hahn reports.
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A new initiative has been launched that aims to increase the supply of housing for people with learning disabilities by drawing on alternative sources of funding.
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