Inclusion
Learning Disability England has been talking and thinking about inclusion a lot recently. More than usual I realise.
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Latest News
What we say matters
Disability Hate crime and how we talk about people
We have written this blog because we want to remind everyone that how we talk about people matters. The words we use make a difference to how people see people each other. Sometimes we hear people with learning disabilities talked about as if they are different to everyone else or even dangerous.
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We’re recruiting for a Communications Lead
We are recruiting a communications lead to join our small team who will bring communications expertise and support to our work
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The disability power list
The Shaw Trust Power list is a list of 100 of the most inspirational disabled people in the UK this year.
Me and my personal assistant from Learning Disability England attended their launch event this week where they announced who came in the top 10.
Learning Together – Louder Voices
The Louder Voice programme brings together people with learning disabilities and/or autism and families.
Me, Liz Wilson and Wendy Burt from Dimensions gave a short presentation at this year’s open university in Milton Keynes on the louder voices programme.
Rights, relationships, respect – social care
“Social care means making sure people can access their rights and are treated with respect”
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Relationships are everything
BBC Breakfast this week met with and talked to people with learning disabilities about their experiences of love and relationships.
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Employment Update September 2019
Walk it like you talk it – Are you employing people?
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“Its all about Equality” – Being an inclusive employer
Blog from Lisa Hopkins and Scott Watkin BEM on inclusive working at SeeAbility
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Being independant starts at home
“Having my own flat is really important to me. I like being independent and being able to live an independent life” Richard, Learning Disability England member
Many people want the same as Richard but are not getting the chance to live an independant life. Some people are recorded by Councils as living in unsettled housing.
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