Our CEO Zoe Richards highlights a concerning trend that we are witnessing in Wales: the closure of several learning disability organisations, research teams and support services. This is incredibly worrying given that their closures are largely going under the radar. As a membership organisation representing the learning disability sector in Wales, we are very concerned … Continued
The Welsh Government wants to understand the experiences and challenges faced by disabled people in employment and training. The Welsh Government has made a commitment to improve the experiences of disabled people in work, education, and training, through designing and delivering policies and programs that: address the barriers disabled people face, and provide support and … Continued
Last week, the UK Government announced plans to reform the social security system by making the biggest cuts to disability benefits on record. This could have a significant impact on people with a learning disability, their families and carers across Wales. Why is the UK Government making these changes? The UK Government estimates that around … Continued
A recent report from Cerebra, a national charity helping children with brain conditions, highlights the failure by all 3 governments across Wales, England and Scotland to provide good quality continence services for disabled children and their families. What is the ‘Inaccessible, unacceptable and unaccountable’ report about? The report (created by Cerebra alongside the University of … Continued
We’re delighted to welcome Beth Rees to the Learning Disability Wales team. We asked Beth to tell us about herself and their new role as Policy and Communications Officer. I’m excited to have joined Learning Disability Wales as the new Policy and Communications Officer, working alongside Sam and Kai in the Communications team. My role … Continued
We are excited to introduce Tammi Tonge, our new Welsh Youth Parliament Member. Tammi is representing Learning Disability Wales in the Welsh Youth Parliament from January 2025 to December 2026. Tammi’s key issues at the Welsh Youth Parliament are: Opportunities for young people with learning disabilities or autism Challenges faced by children in care Public … Continued
2024 has been a year of growth and impact for Easy Read Wales. Our accessible information team completed over 140 Easy Read projects for clients across Wales and the UK, covering all aspects of life – from supporting people with their health, to accessing project funding. In 2024, Easy Read Wales also launched 2 free … Continued
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, an opportunity to reflect, learn, and remember all who were persecuted and killed during The Holocaust, under Nazi persecution, and in subsequent genocides. 27 January 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration and extermination camp where 1.1 million people were killed during the Holocaust. … Continued
Helping everyone access the information they need. At Easy Read Wales, part of Learning Disability Wales, we believe everyone should have information they can understand. That’s why we’ve created the Ask for Easy Read guide – a free, practical booklet to help people learn what Easy Read is, why it matters and how to ask … Continued
We’re delighted to welcome Emma Scott Davies to the Learning Disability Wales team. We asked Emma to tell us about herself, and their role as Project Support Coordinator for Gig Buddies Cymru. I joined the Gig Buddies Cymru team in October as Project Support Coordinator, working alongside Karen, Kai, Sian, John, Kylie and Danielle. My … Continued
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