Learning from families’ experiences to transform care for people on the autism spectrum, with a learning disability or both.
Access the report here.
Learning from families’ experiences to transform care for people on the autism spectrum, with a learning disability or both.
Access the report here.
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Ahead of the 2017 party political conferences this “newspaper” from Dimensions presents the views of experts by experience and key policy figures about what needs to change to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing UK social care, with a particular focus on learning disability.
This practice guidance describes the role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) and paid representatives in the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA DoLS). Read more here.
Mind the Gap are bringing their show, MIA, to Gulbenkian on Weds 25th October and are offering a free Inclusive Practice Workshop in the morning for anyone who books to see the show.
Inclusive Practice Workshop, Gulbenkian Theatre, Weds 25th October, 10am to 12pm
For arts practitioners, students, teachers and facilitators, led by Mind the Gap
A workshop co-facilitated with learning-disabled artists from Mind the Gap, exploring how to make artistic practice more inclusive for participants with learning disabilities. Explore the meaning of inclusive practice, different barriers and how to overcome them, non-verbal techniques, accessibility tools & technology and the importance of ensemble and equality. The workshop will contain practical exercises, discussion and the opportunity to debate barriers to inclusive practice in your work. Book your place with Neelam Saredia, Creative Learning Assistant at n.saredia@kent.ac.uk. Please note this is workshop is free for MIA ticket-holders.
MIA Performance, Gulbenkian Theatre, Weds 25th October, 7.30pm
https://thegulbenkian.co.uk/event/mia/
Followed by a post-show talk with the company. Book tickets through Gulbenkian box office.