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While last year’s Paralympics had a lasting positive effect on the public’s views of people with learning disabilities, there is still much work to be done to break down the stigma and discrimination they still face – and TV soap operas…
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The chief executive of an NHS Foundation Trust recently took part in a ‘life swap’ for a day where he shadowed a service user with Down’s syndrome to find out what his life is really like.
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Two rock bands composed of people with learning disabilities are to tour the UK this October.
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Animated comedy films Planes and Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted will be the next Autism Friendly Films, service provider Dimensions has announced.
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A recent survey found that many family carers of people with learning disabilities feel at breaking point, and a lack of respite care is often central to this. Editor Dan Parton reports.
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The London Paralympics has had a lasting positive effect on the public’s views of people with learning disabilities, according to new research.
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The Special Olympics National Summer Games – the largest disability sports event in the UK this year – will open today in Bath with a spectacular opening ceremony, heralding 3 days of competition.
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While Learning Disability Week may have ended for this year, now is the time to maintain the positive momentum and provide more support to families who care for people with learning disabilities.
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South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust were among the organisations who supported Learning Disability Awareness Week encouraging local people to 'See Me, Not My Disability'.
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The National Autistic Society has welcomed the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence’s publication of guidelines for the management and support of young people with autism.
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