For those with a learning disability, getting work can be a job in itself Unemployment figures in the UK have recently fallen with the number of job vacancies rising to a new record from its pre-coronavirus level. supported employment However, employment rates have been on a downward trend year on year for adults with a...Continue Reading

Protecting People Safely on the Internet A Safer Internet can be an amazing place to explore, but we need to make sure that we “are” doing this safely. It provides the ability to access and research a wide range of sources of information, but in this day and age we need internet safety and caution...Continue Reading

What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects people’s reading, writing, and spelling ability. Common characteristics include reading and writing slowly, confusing the order of letters, and poor spelling. Signs often present themselves when a child starts school and these symptoms persist throughout life.  However, the severity of symptoms can vary between...Continue Reading

British Sign Language: It’s Time to Support Efforts to Make Society More Inclusive for Deaf People What is British Sign Language? Sign language is a visual form of communication through gestures, facial expressions and body language. In Britain, the most popular form of Sign Language is British Sign Language (BSL), being the preferred language of...Continue Reading

VEE-GUN-ARY? VEE-JAN-UARY? VEE-GAN-UARY! When January rolls around, our thoughts often turn to New Year resolutions and what positive changes we can make to our lives over the next 12 months. Veganuary is an annual campaign that encourages people worldwide to try veganism throughout January and beyond. The Vegan Society, the oldest vegan organisation in the...Continue Reading