Learning Disability

ENABLE Scotland, a Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) member, has launched a new campaign to uphold the human rights of all adults who have a learning disability in Scotland to live in the home of their choice, in the community they choose, close to the people they love. #MyOwnFrontDoor launched on Monday 17 January 2022 […]

Scottish Learning Disability Week (10 – 16 May 2021), is a chance to focus attention on the lives of people with learning/ intellectual disabilities in Scotland. It is a chance to raise awareness of issues and inequalities, achievements and talents. The week matters because there are over 125,000 people in Scotland who have learning/intellectual disabilities, […]

Connect with a new e-learning resource today: Designed and delivered by Dr Danielle Farrel, the Managing Director of Your Options Understood  (Y.O.U) who has first-hand experience of living with a disability, this e-learning platform offers a unique insight into the world of disability by delivering a high standard alternative to face to face training on […]

The Independent Review of learning disability and autism in the mental health act is looking at whether this law needs to change for people with autism or people with learning disability. The review is looking at whether the law promotes and protects people’s human rights. If the review finds that the law needs to change […]