Lived experience Netflix to fund drama diploma for people with learning disabilities Alison Bloomer May 6, 2025
Parents and campaign groups fight austerity Darren Devine Mar 7, 2017 Features In this guest blog journalist Darren Devine profiles the parents and campaign groups around the UK leading the way…
The bullying of people with autism and learning disabilities Darren Devine Mar 3, 2017 Interviews It has been the subject of endless protocols, campaigns and initiatives. Yet despite all these good intentions,…
Nokia relaunch the 3310 LeeMC2022 Mar 1, 2017 Lived experience This phone is no about how much money can be made, it is about accessibility, meaning that people with learning…
Perspectives – learning disabilities and TV representation Michael McEwan Mar 1, 2017 Features There are an increasing number of shows on TV featuring people with learning disabilities and/or autism and of…
Dating website takes down offensive question after pressure from people with… LDT Editor Feb 14, 2017 Lifestyle Dating website OK Cupid has removed a question that is discriminatory to people with learning disabilities…
Social care charity and Rugby League side team up to provide sports sessions to… LDT Editor Feb 13, 2017 Lifestyle Social care charity Community Integrated Care and St Helen’s Rugby League Club have formed a partnership to offer…
One in 4 people with a learning disability bullied at a concert or nightclub,… LDT Editor Jan 5, 2017 Lifestyle One in 4 young people with a learning disability aged 18-35 say they have been bullied by members of the public at…
People with learning disabilities and those who support them recognised in New… LDT Editor Jan 4, 2017 Lived experience Gold medal winning swimmer with a learning disability Bethany Firth and long-running learning disability dance…
Social care system is not working – more money is needed for it LDT Editor Dec 16, 2016 Features In this guest blog, Simon Cramp talks about a week spent at conferences finding out more about government decisions…
What it is like to speak at Learning Disability Today London and what is involved LDT Editor Dec 16, 2016 Features In this blog, Simon Cramp, who spoke at the recent Learning Disability Today London conference and also chaired a…
We are family – reviewing the Learning Disability England conference LDT Editor Dec 16, 2016 Features On November 22, Simon Cramp attended the Learning Disability England Conference – here are his thoughts on that…
Report calls for more practical solutions to close disability employment gap LDT Editor Dec 2, 2016 Lived experience More practical solutions are needed to close the disability employment gap, including employment and training…