March 2014

Autism develops in children before they are born, according to a study by US researchers.
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Children with autism who participate in drama and performance-based activities may demonstrate improved levels of communication and interpersonal interaction, research has found.
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The number of people with learning disabilities living in institutions, who have a defined date to move back into the community, is still shockingly low – and that has to change.
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For people with learning disabilities who do not receive support services, living a life on benefits can be a struggle, as a research project found out: For Joe the struggle of living on welfare benefits was epitomised by one occasion…
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A group of young people with learning disabilities from Gloucestershire College held a fun day out recently for their older neighbours from the local social club.
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Disability charity United Response has published an easy read summary of last week’s budget speech. Using simple words and images, the publication aims to make the Chancellor’s announcement more accessible to the 1.5 million people with…
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GPs are being urged to start planning now for the introduction of annual health checks for young people aged 14-17 with learning disabilities in April.
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The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will present a ‘relaxed performance’ of Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre as part of its work with the National Autistic Society (NAS) aimed at offering full access to the theatre for people…
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Learning disability charities have called for an urgent review of all decisions to keep people placed in assessment and treatment units rather than in the community.
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An exhibition of art created by people with Down’s syndrome has opened in London.
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