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Anger grows towards people on disability benefits
Dan Parton looks at some shocking statistics from Mencap on disability hate crime linked to cuts to public…
Speaking up for learning disabilities
Scott Watkin is a worried man. The learning disability consultant has already experienced the impact of government…
Remploy workers set strike dates
Remploy workers are to stage two 24-hour strikes in protest at the Government’s plans to close or sell-off 54…
Journal edited by people with learning disabilities provides world first
A journal has been published that contains articles edited andpeer reviewed by people with learning disabilities -…
Fathers of disabled children not getting support they need
Fathers of disabled children feel that they aren't getting the support they need and are marginalised, a new survey…
Warwickshire Police set up Safe Places scheme for Learning Disability Week
Warwickshire Police have shown their support for the campaign to end disability hate crime by setting up a scheme…
Oxon Fire make life safer for people with learning disabilities
Adults with learning disabilities are taking part in lessons specially designed by the Adult Learning and Fire…
Parents to control SEN budgets
Parents will be given more powers to control the support that children with special educational needs (SEN)…
People with disabilities urged to ensure they can vote
Leading disability charity Scope has urged people with disabilities to register now or risk losing their say in the…
Service user success inspires others
A programme of support from service provider CMG has helped a man with autism to gain employment – and has served…
Focusing on the positive
So far, 2012 has not been a good news year for people withlearning disabilities. Such things as the continuing Care…
Jewish people with learning disabilities to embark on Israel trip
Two organisations have joined forces to provide Jewish people with physical and learning disabilities the chance to…