Archive for the 'Learning disabilities' News Category

London 2012 Olympics Volunteering opportunities for people with a learning disability

Posted on 5 August 2010

Mencap wants people with a learning disability to get the opportunity to become volunteers at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

Wanted: Young people to plan, develop and deliver CCNUK 2011 conference

Posted on 28 July 2010

Following on from the success of the CCNUK “Moving On” conference this year, due to the participation of young people and their excellent presentations, work is being started on CCNUK Wales’ Conference which will take place March 2011.

E-Petition: Funding Dyslexia Welsh Language Resources 10/09/10

Posted on 26 July 2010

We call on the National Assembly for Wales to encourage the Welsh Government to fund Dyslexia Wales so that it can develop some of the resources that were recommended by the Enterprise and Learning Committees report, entitled Support for People with Dyslexia in Wales, which was published in July 2008, with a follow-up report published in October 2009. These include a Welsh-language screening test, dedicated and appropriate Welsh-language resources and meeting the costs of the free Dyslexia Wales helpline.

Department for Work and Pensions: Benefits Literature Review

Posted on 13 July 2010

This report contains the findings of a review of the literature on the needs, preferences and experiences of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities when accessing benefits, specifically Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA).

Capacity Act Conference 09/07/10

Posted on 22 June 2010

It is over two years since the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) came into force. There should now be a good understanding of the principles of the MCA across health and social care services. The challenge now is to make sure that the Act is part of everyday practice.

Bowel Screening Wales: Resource for people with Learning Disabilities

Posted on 13 May 2010

A UNIQUE teaching pack designed for people with a learning disability, has just been launched by Bowel Screening Wales.

Communicating through Touch on June 23

Posted on 14 April 2010

This one day workshop will help those that care for someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder use touch to help communication, relaxation and the relief of stress and anxiety.

Scope Money Matters Survey 12/01/10

Posted on 6 January 2010

Scope would like to know more about the financial experiences of disabled people and families with disabled children, deadline 12 January 2010

Rowan Organisation opens its doors to Welsh speakers

Posted on 18 December 2009

This is the first office in Wales for the organisation and will provide bilingual services to people who receive Direct Payments.

Supporting Parents with Learning Disabilities Course 20/10/09

Posted on 30 September 2009

There are still places available on a Supporting Parents with Learning Disabilities course which is to be held at Learning Disability Wales, Cardiff on October 20th 2009.

Mencap Carers’ Event on Housing Options 17/9/09

Posted on 27 August 2009

Mencap Cymru Family Adviser Service is organising a Carers’ Event on Housing Options for people with a learning disability, at The National Botanic Gardens on Thursday September 17th 2009 from 10.30am – 2.30pm.

Learning Disability Wales: Stopping abuse event 29/9/09

Posted on 6 August 2009

Learning Disability Wales is organising two events which will look at what is happening locally and nationally to prevent the abuse of people with learning disabilities. Cardiff – Tuesday 29th September 2009, Llandudno – Thursday 1st October 2009