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…
Mate crime: how to spot it and stop it Steve Vasey Nov 11, 2016 Features In this guest blog, Steve Vasey from Autism Together talks about mate crime, and the signs that families and…
New issue of Easy News covers Syrian war, Corbyn’s re-election and more LDT Editor Nov 9, 2016 Lived experience The latest issue of accessible news magazine Easy News has been published, and features Team GB’s success in the…
New web tool launched to help public ask questions about learning disabilities… LDT Editor Oct 21, 2016 Lived experience A new online tool is giving the public the opportunity to ask some of the taboo questions about learning disability…