Learning disability and pride in LGBT relationships Dr Claire Bates Jun 29, 2017 Features How many people with a learning disability who are in LGBT relationships will be taking part in Pride celebrations…
Interview: should people with people with learning disabilities be exempted from… LDT Editor Jun 15, 2017 Employment Interview: Rosa Monckton suffered a backlash when she made the case for people with learning disabilities to be…
Refugee supporter recognised at Learning Disability Awards LDT Editor May 24, 2017 Lived experience The founder of a youth group supporting Syrian refugees was among the winners at Scotland’s first national Learning…
How unofficial social policy drives change Steven Rose May 5, 2017 Features Recent history has taught us that the ideas, visions and actions of campaigners drives social change quicker than…
What is supported loving for people with a learning disability Dr Claire Bates Apr 28, 2017 Features Love and sexuality can be restricted by practices designed to protect for people with a learning disability. But…
The budget and services for people with a learning disability Simon Cramp Mar 22, 2017 Features In this short and simple blog, Simon Cramp argues that thebudget once again shows that people with a learning…
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 Digital 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…