learning disabilities

Entertainment & Culture

20 books with a disabled character as the lead or focus of the story

It's rare that you see a disabled character in a novel, let alone as the lead. Our writer, Raya, rounds…

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Lifestyle

Trim and tasty: cooking made easier for disabled people

Making Mealtimes Easier Cooking isn’t always easy. Whether you’re one for big, homely meals, light bites or whatever you can…

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Work & Education

The World Got Smaller: highlighting why people with intellectual disabilities shouldn’t be underestimated

Check out the short film The World Got Smaller, created by The Guild for Human Services, highlighting why people with…

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Entertainment & Culture

Relaxed and sensory performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Accessible and adapted performances of the National Theatre’s multi-award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time…

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Work & Education

Supported employment model: changing the recruitment processes to create more opportunities for disabled people

Emma Shepherd talks about how the Supported Employment Model can open up more opportunities for disabled jobseekers.

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Wellbeing & Fitness

69% of people with learning disabilities say the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health

Leonard Cheshire and Mencap have received funding from the Covid-19 support fund to help people with disabilities in the community…

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Entertainment & Culture

Disabled charities host virtual gigs to raise money during lockdown

With concerts and festivals cancelled and disabled people continuing to isolate, we round up three disability charities that are streaming…

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News

Disney Parks in court over disabled access violations

A lawsuit has been filed against Disney Parks over disability access violations whereby people with autism and learning disabilities no…

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News

Ade Adepitan MBE to be made a patron of learning disability theatre group Blue Sky Actors

Former Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan is to be made a patron of learning disability theatre group Blue Sky…

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Relationships & Sex

Navigating the ‘sex talk’ with your disabled teen

Navigating the 'sex talk' with any teenager is tricky. But this can particularly be the case if they have a…

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