Dr Carys Banks, from the University of Surrey, has been working with several learning disability provider organisations to explore loneliness and social connectedness among adults with learning disabilities. Part of the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), Dr Bank’s research also considers how staff can play a vital role in helping people build...
On Saturday, 21st March ’26, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). Around the world, people celebrate this day to show support, friendship and inclusion for people with Down Syndrome. We’ve had lots of activities planned to celebrate. Our Tech Lab & Newsletter workshop participants make this film featuring residents and staff from our community....
Join us for a Neurodiversity Awareness & Networking Workshop with Sue Garner, Garner Training Solutions. on Friday, 20th, March at Chrysalis Theatre. Empower Your People. Strengthen Your Business. Support a Great Cause. Imagine a workplace and community where every individual’s unique strengths are recognised and valued. This is the promise of embracing neurodiversity — and...
We have signed up to the city Neurodiversity Charter led by the MK Umbrella Project. As a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities and autism, we are committed to the charter, which aims to: EDUCATE – through providing more knowledge, myth-busting and sharing lived experiences ADVOCATE – by reframing perspectives and shifting the narrative...