News Release, 28 November 2005
Today, the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities won a Special Recognition Award for its work highlighting the mental health needs of young people with learning disabilities. This is the first time that a Special Recognition Award has been presented by the National Institute for Mental Health in England.
The Foundation’s Making us Count project aimed to improve the range of services available to young people with learning disabilities who experience mental health problems.
Alison Giraud-Saunders, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities said:
“This is a great honour for the Foundation and especially a great tribute to the teams behind Making us Count. Each team was very creative and dedicated to improving the lives of young people with learning disabilities and their families. It is wonderful to know that this work is being recognized and celebrated by other professionals.”
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The Foundation promotes the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families. We do this by working with people with learning disabilities, their families and those who support them to:
- Do research and develop projects that promote social inclusion and citizenship
- Support local communities and services to include people with learning disabilities
- Make practical improvements in services for people with learning disabilities
- Spread knowledge and information.
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