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The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilties news archive contains stories on learning disabilities going back to 2001. 

 

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TitleNews SummaryRelease Date
Learning disabilities nightclub event backed by councilA group trying to launch a nightclub event for people with learning disabilities in Doncaster has been backed by the borough council and members of the Learning Disability Partnership Board.

10/08/2010
'Barbaric' council separated disabled teenager and foster motherThe sister of a severely disabled teenager has said Manchester City Council was "barbaric" and "unprofessional" for taking him away from his foster mother.05/08/2010
Young film-makers ask public for supportYoung film-makers from the North-east are asking the public for support after they reached the finals of the National Lottery Awards.

28/07/2010
Autism charity aims to set legal precedentsA national charity is hoping to bring about changes in the law to help the half a million people in the UK who are affected by autism

28/07/2010
Boys 'more likely to have behavioural difficulties'Kent has shown the highest figure in England for children with special educational needs (SEN), according to the Department for Education.21/07/2010
Baby babbling 'can provide autism clue'Babies with autism can be identified by listening to the noises they make, scientists have discovered.

20/07/2010
'Negative views' of learning disabilities revealedAlmost one in four (23%) people believe those with learning disabilities live in care homes while 8% think they live in secure hospitals, a survey found today.14/07/2010
Gabby Logan named as disability trust vice-patron BBC sports commentator Gabby Logan has become vice-patron of a charity for people with learning and physical disabilities, autism and brain injuries.08/07/2010
Golfers swing into action for people with learning disabilitiesKeen golfers are being called on to take part in a charity golf day and help people with learning disabilities live their lives to the full.08/07/2010
Summer school brings music and drama to disabled people

Internationally renowned musician Michael Copley and leading disability charity Papworth Trust are combining forces for a special musical workshop.

 

 

08/07/2010

 

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