London 2012 legacy exemplified at annual CMG Athletics Championships LDT Editor Sep 30, 2014 Lifestyle Four-time Olympian Karina Bryant turned medal presenter as a record number of athletes with learning disabilities…
Woman with learning disabilities returned to family after court finds that she had… LDT Editor Sep 29, 2014 Lived experience A young woman with autism and severe learning disabilities has been returned to her family home after the Court of…
People with learning disabilities call for more support to build relationships LDT Editor Sep 9, 2014 Lived experience People with learning disabilities say they want more support to meet new people and play an active role in the…
Voters demand action to end learning disability discrimination LDT Editor Sep 8, 2014 Lived experience The vast majority of voters want to see the next government tackle the discrimination that people with learning…
Exclusive extract: Autism Arts Level 2 – Abigail Barragry LDT Editor Aug 29, 2014 Lifestyle This drama syllabus is aimed at those working with low functioning children and young people on the autism…
People with learning disabilities get to ‘pimp my chair’ at specially organised… LDT Editor Aug 27, 2014 Lived experience People with learning disabilities who use a wheelchair had the opportunity to ‘pimp my chair’ – as well as try out…
Independent thinking LDT Editor Aug 27, 2014 Features Sam Sly explains why she feels assessment and treatment units do not work, and the importance of ‘the good things…
Podcast: Andy Bradley on BBC Radio Kent LDT Editor Aug 21, 2014 Lifestyle Andy Brady speaks about compassion on BBC Radio Kent, after winning an award on teaching nurses to be…
Video: The Mental Capacity Act and People with Learning Disability –… LDT Editor Aug 21, 2014 Features Pete speaks about the difficulties he has faced in life, particularly now his wife had dementia. He discusses the…
10th edition Easy News to feature exclusive interview with Winter Paralympian LDT Editor Aug 20, 2014 Lived experience Learning disability charity United Response has published the 10th edition of its easy read news publication 'Easy…
Young people with disabilities call for end to ‘post-16 postcode… LDT Editor Aug 20, 2014 Education Many young people with learning disabilities face a postcode lottery when it comes to post-16 education according…
Hidden heritage project launched by Mencap Cymru LDT Editor Aug 14, 2014 Lived experience A national project by Mencap Cymru to highlight the hidden heritage of people with a learning disability in Wales…