Lived experience Two-thirds of disabled people feel poorly represented by the UK Government Alison Bloomer Jul 7, 2026
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…
Group of people with learning disabilities to open craft shop in Whittlesey LDT Editor Dec 1, 2016 Employment A group of people with learning disabilities are turning their love of crafting into a business by opening a new…
MPs vote unanimously to suspend £30-a-week cut to Employment and Support Allowance LDT Editor Nov 17, 2016 Employment MPs have voted unanimously to postpose a planned £30-a-week cut to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and…
Crystal Palace fan with a learning disability celebrates landing dream job as… LDT Editor Nov 14, 2016 Employment A Crystal Palace fan with a mild learning disability is celebrating securing his dream job as a match day steward…