Autism Big Cat Sanctuary gets autism-friendly award Alison Bloomer Apr 4, 2025 As part of Autism Acceptance Month, not-for-profit support provider Dimensions has given The Big Cat Sanctuary in…
Good practice and guidance Nominations open for Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards Alison Bloomer Jan 23, 2025 Nominations are now open for the Dimensions' Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards, which celebrate people…
Equality Dimensions launches #NoTimeForHateCrime campaign Alison Bloomer Oct 25, 2023 Dimensions have launched a new campaign after research found 6% of the public admit to having physically hurt…
Lived experience Nominations are now open for the annual Learning Disability and Autism… Lauren Nicolle Sep 15, 2021 Dimensions, a not-for-profit provider of support for people with learning disabilities and autism, is looking for…
News Learning disability should not be a barrier to voting, charity says Alison Bloomer May 5, 2021 Over a quarter of respondents – including people with a learning disability, their families and support workers –…
Features The value of owning meaningful possessions Darren Devine Jul 31, 2019 Having their own possessions can bring a sense of independence and control that people with learning disabilities …
Uncategorized Poll reveals ‘lack of understanding’ among many MPs of learning disability issues LDT Editor Apr 15, 2015 The political party manifestos have failed to mention people with learning disabilities, and a new poll of MPs show…
News Assistive technology helping people with learning disabilities to live more… LDT Editor Jan 28, 2015 People with learning disabilities and autism are being supported to live more independently thanks to a new…
Autism Big Hero 6 and Shaun the Sheep among February’s Autism Friendly Films LDT Editor Jan 27, 2015 Children’s films Big Hero 6, Shaun the Sheep and The Penguins of Madagascar are among February’s Autism Films,…
Housing Bubb report calls for closure of learning disability assessment and treatment… LDT Editor Nov 26, 2014 A Charter of Rights should be introduced to protect people with learning disabilities, while all Winterbourne…
Autism How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Frozen to be July’s Autism Friendly Films LDT Editor Jun 25, 2014 Animated family films How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Frozen will be July’s Autism Friendly Films, service provider…
Autism Vue joins Autism Friendly Films initiative LDT Editor Apr 3, 2013 Vue Cinemas will join the Autism Friendly Films initiative in June, the chain and service provider Dimensions have…
Leisure New learning disability respite service opened in Bath LDT Editor Feb 26, 2013 A new dedicated short break and respite service for people with learning disabilities and autism has opened in…
Autism Two films announced as March’s Autism Friendly Films LDT Editor Feb 22, 2013 Cinema fans with autism have the opportunity to view two films in March thanks to the Autism Friendly Films…