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My Life My Choice
Learning Disabled People Can Have Adventures Too!
My Life My ChoiceExcited is a word that’s come up a lot in the office this month, as Dawn, Paul and Shaun have...
How (Not) To Engage with Learning Disabled Self-Advocates
My Life My ChoiceMost organisations know how important it is to engage with the people who use their service. But sometimes they do...
Using Experts by Experience to Improve Services
My Life My ChoiceWhat are experts by experience? Experts by experience are people who have direct experience of using a service. Because they have used...
Should we Support More People with Learning Disabilities to get a Job?
My Life My ChoiceOnly 7% of people with learning disabilities are currently in paid employment, while 65% of people with learning disabilities want...
If I Had A Magic Wand….
My Life My ChoiceWe asked a room full of people with learning disabilities, autism, and family carers… “If you had a magic wand, what...
The Importance of Health Checks for People with Learning Disabilities
My Life My ChoiceFrom the age of 14, people with learning disabilities should receive annual health checks from their GPs. Health checks are...
What is it like to have a learning disability and epilepsy?
My Life My ChoiceAccording to the IHAL Health and Care project (link: http://www.improvinghealthandlives.org.uk) 20% of people with a learning disability in England also have...
Preparing to be inspired
Tony Clarke Scottish Care Inspectorate SpecialistIn this Learning Disability Week in Scotland, it is good to welcome the ‘My Life, My Choice ' organisation as...
What makes a good dentist for somebody with a learning disability?
Paul Scarrott My Life My Choice ExpertWhen I moved house I registered with a new dentist. I asked if they treated people with learning disabilities. The...
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