October 2013

Two athletes with a learning disability will represent Great Britain at the 2013 Inas World Table Tennis Championships in Hong Kong this December, the UK Sports Association for people with a learning disability (UKSA) has announced.
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Interventions in children who have neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or dyslexia where language can be delayed should be undertaken before the age of 4, researchers have claimed.
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A Bristol-based group of cyclists with learning disabilities and mental health needs have formed their own accessible cycle club after their council-run scheme ended after the summer holidays.
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Several schemes that seek to help people with learning disabilities into employment have been celebrating their success recently. But more is needed to raise the percentage of adults with learning disabilities in employment.
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Social care charity Choice Support has bought learning disability housing provider the Roy Kinnear Charitable Foundation.
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A charity has helped to place 12 young people with disabilities – physical and learning – into work placements in the past year after setting up a transitions service.
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Grandparents often play a vital role in the lives of children with learning disabilities, but the lack of support they have needs to be addressed.
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A project that aims to offer new opportunities for people with a learning disability aged 55 and over to be more included in the life of their community has been launched by Mencap in Northern Ireland.
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A pilot project that aims to support people with a learning disability and autism to set up their own business or community project celebrated it successes recently.
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A new government-backed competition is calling for ground-breaking product designs that enable learners with disabilities or learning difficulties to enjoy greater independence and improved access to training and education.
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