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Cross-sector concerns have repeatedly been raised about the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill since proposals were introduced last summer. The Bill, which campaigners fear will dilute existing human rights safeguards and give undue power and responsibility to organisations supporting older and disabled people.

MSP Daniel Johnson found his life to be chaotic and difficult to cope with. Now diagnosed with ADHD, he understands the symptoms that have affected him since he was a child. Speaking to Darren Devine, he reflects upon how receiving a diagnosis - and appropriate medication - has changed his life.  

Chloe Bull from Talkback UK, an advocacy organisation, discusses how taking taxis can be distressing for people with learning disabilities or autism. She highlights the need for greater disability awareness training. 

Andy Burns is a 26-year-year-old YouTuber who uses his own experience and knowledge to create autism-related content. 

With 94% of learning disabled people unemployed, there is a great need for initiatives that bring them into - and support them - in employment. 

Having an autistic spectrum disorder, learning disability, or mental health problem should not prohibit someone from enjoying cultural events such as theatre. A playhouse in Nottingham is using theatre to facilitate discussion and tackle stigma.

Toolkit for accommodating neurodivergent workers is created for employers.

A company behind a non-profit actor training academy and casting agency for neurodivergent actors proposes new guidelines to make film and television more inclusive.

One in 4 young people with a learning disability aged 18-35 say they have been bullied by members of the public at nightclubs or concerts and 1 in 3 have been afraid of staff at music venues, a survey has found.

Almost two-thirds (63%) of parents of children with learning disabilities say they have missed social engagements in the past 12 months due to the fear of how other people will react to them, a new survey has found.