Outline
This course will help participants to understand a values-based approach which embraces the four key principles of rights, independence, choice and inclusion to ensure that people with learning disabilities are supported to live as valued members of their communities.
- What is a learning disability?
- Attitudes towards learning disability
- Examples of learning disability and co-occurring conditions: Autism, Downs syndrome, Fragile X, Cerebral Palsy, GDD, Epilepsy, mental health
- Barriers people with a learning disability face
- Removing and reducing barriers
- Healthcare needs of people with a learning disability
- Getting older with a learning disability
- Communication
- Rights and responsibilities
- It’s my life: choices, risks, participation, vulnerability, relationships
- What does a good LD service look like?
Dates
30th June – 9.30am – 12.30pm
10th November – 9.30am – 12.30pm
Booking
Please book your places via email practice.development(at)powys.gov.uk
