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New Government proposals would make learning disability and autism training mandatory for NHS and social care staff.
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Rahman Kebbie, 29, and Murtaza Ali, 37, are on the autism spectrum and are supported by the disability charity United Response. The two men have travelled to the busiest of European airports and train stations alone.
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Darren Devine speaks to Evelyn Ashford about 'Silver Lining': a shop she created to provide her autistic son with an appropriate work experience placement. 
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This article looks at responsive communication and intensive Interaction and the ways in which they can benefit the lives of autistic people.
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In response to a petition started by Katie Price, the Petitions Committee of the House of Commons conducted an inquiry into the abuse of disabled people through social media. 
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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) which represents charities providing services for disabled people has issued the warning ahead of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill reaching the House of Commons committee stage on 22…
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An alliance of leading service providers has called on the Scottish Government to urgently review how local authorities are supporting children and young people with complex and high level needs.
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The NHS ten-year plan includes a number of ways in which the care of people with learning disabilities and autism will be improved.
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Karen Watchman works with people with learning disabilities in both practice and in an academic setting. She spoke to LDT 2018 delegates about how to support people with a learning disability and dementia.  
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United Response has launched a project to make healthy eating accessible for people with learning disabilities. 
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