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Local authorities blamed for detention rates
Research identifies a lack of knowledge in local authorities about potential community support options.
Here’s how personal assistants can support decision making
Some conversations between people with learning disabilities and their personal assistants were filmed as part of a…
How to live fulfilling life with a learning disability
Some people with a learning disability are responding to a changing care landscape by producing their own services.
Synesthesia and autism
Imagine seeing and tasting a favourite song as well as being drawn to its familiar melody. This is how those with…
Reporters are scared to interview Paralympians with learning disabilities’
The Commonwealth Games didn’t raise the profile of learning disability sports, even when Paralympians broke world…
Learning disability Today spotlight on… Brighton
Victoria Baynton-Williams visits the renowned Brighton Table Tennis Club and Purple Playhouse in the first of a…
Down’s syndrome: Raising aspirations and being creative
To mark World Down's Syndrome Awareness Day, HiJinx inclusive theatre group talk about the stigma-busting legacy of…
‘Odd girl out’ author heads autism awards roll call
Recognition has been given to individuals and teams involved in education, health, social care, employment,…
Sarah Ryan becomes campaign patron for My Life My Choice
Dr Sarah Ryan has been made patron of disability campaign group My Life My Choice. They supported the Justice for…
The Specials: TV programme with a special ingredient
“The Specials” is an award-winning documentary series about the lives of five friends with intellectual…
User-run nightclub for people with learning disabilities wins funding
Many people with learning disabilities experience social isolation, often only leaving their homes for a couple of…
Sexuality and learning disability
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people with a learning disability can struggle to find a safe space…