Life remains tough for people with learning disabilities, but causes for optimism remain

As another year draws to a close, we start to look forward to what 2014 may bring. But, as with the past few years, for some people with learning disabilities, it seems that there will be little that will bring cheer in the New Year. To be honest, I could almost re-run blogs I wrote in 2012 and 2011 at around the turn of the year. Since then, the main issues facing people with learning disabilities – such as cuts to their support services and the worry of losing benefits as a result of welfare reform – are still live