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Learning Disability Today

ISSN: 1752-007X

This monthly magazine highlights examples of best practice and what works in the learning disability field.

The content is informed by the Valuing People Now agenda and is an accessible digest of key policy developments. There is a focus on promoting inclusion, particularly through housing, employment, health and leisure.

It is a must read for all those involved in extending choice and control for people with learning disabilities including:

service managers
social care workers
support staff, day services staff
housing workers
community health workers
partnership board members
students and people continuing their professional development

lecturers and training providers
carers and/or natural supports

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In the latest Issue:

In the July 2010 issue of Learning Disability Today magazine Cover story Research unpacked Happy families Angie Ash on supporting people to be ‘good enough’ parents Comment What is the coalition government’s vision for our sector? News focus Amy Taylor considers the rise of private hospitals Take 3 Three people with learning disabilities on: What does having a paid job mean to you? Watching brief No money, so what now, asks Axel Kaehne Ask an expert Is going to a family wedding a bad idea? What are friends for? Easy does it Power to the people Designed for living The project Zoe Hughes is involved with a scheme that encourages people to tell their story The last word In these tough times advocacy will become more important says Jonathan Senker Sally Gillen on how assistive technology is transforming lives A shoulder to cry on A bereavement support group can help people cope, says Noelle Blackman In Control’s Andrew Tyson and Alicia Wood say self-directed support and personal budgets are just the start Me and my job... Anthea Cox, director of the Learning Disability Coalition Andrew Holman calls for a new standard for easy-read materials Rachel Hughes looks at how to support adults with PMLD to have friendships Reviews Bereavement guide and a pack focusing on interactive training For full contents and sample article click here

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