Section 1: Legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities; Section 2: The nature and characteristics of learning disability; Section 3: The historical context of learning disability Section 4: The basic principles and practice of advocacy, empowerment and active participation; Section 5: How views and attitudes impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their family carers; Section 6: How to promote communication with individuals with learning disabilities.
Dr Rorie Fulton is a partner at Open Cultures Consultancy, a research and training consultancy specialising in learning disability, communication and inclusion issues. He is also co-ordinator of The Caldwell Foundation, a charity supporting people with autism who have sensory and communication difficulties. Rorie's background is in academic research, education and advocacy. Kate Richardson is a highly specialist speech and language therapist working with adults with learning disabilities. She is qualified as a registered intermediary on behalf of adults with learning disabilities appearing in the criminal justice system. Kate is also a partner at Open Cultures Consultancy and a consultant for The Caldwell Foundation.
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