Publications

We can dream!

1 April 2009

We know that with the right support young people with autistic spectrum disorders can express creative ideas, dreams and hopes for their future. One way of doing this is to use person centred planning, a way of planning all aspects of a person’s life. 

Life in the community

1 January 2009

A Life in the Community: An action research project promoting citizenship for people with high support needs. This is the final report of the project and provides a general overview, analysis of findings, evaluation of outcomes as well as the personal stories of selected participants.

Connecting People: the steps to making it happen

1 January 2009

A guide for those interested in setting up a community connecting service written by Clare Wightman from Grapevine in Coventry. 

Need 2 Know: life in the community

1 January 2009

A Life in the Community: An action research project promoting citizenship for people with high support needs. A briefing that sets out some advice for commissioners and care managers based on the findings from the project.

What about us? Executive briefing

1 October 2008

Promoting emotional well-being and inclusion by working with young people with learning difficulties in schools and colleges. Summary briefing from the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.

 

What about us?

1 October 2008

This report sets out guidelines for improving the experiences of young people with learning difficulties in mainstream education. New research has found that  young people with learning difficulties who attend mainstream schools and colleges need to feel safer and more secure between lessons.

Annual Review 2008

2 September 2008

An overview of the Mental Health Foundation and the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities projects and achievements for 2007/08

Banking on good decisions (easier read)

1 June 2008

An easier read booklet about how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 can help people with learning disabilities deal with their money when they go into banks, building societies and post offices.

Banking On Good Decisions: Easier Read

1 June 2008

An easier read booklet about how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 can help people with mental health problems deal with their money when they go into banks, building societies and post offices.

Banking On Good Decisions: Full Text Version

1 June 2008

This publication provides detailed information about how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 can help people with mental health problems deal with their money when they go into banks, building societies and post offices.