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News, articles and debate for professionals working with people with a learning disability and autistic people. www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk

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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Exciting things are coming for the National Neurodiversity Shows in 2027! 💙 Next year NNS will be heading to FIVE national locations across the UK – including a brand-new show in the South! 🎟️ 2027 dates and tickets are now available on our website; nationalneurodiversityshows.com
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
💙 The National Neurodiversity Show Scotland is coming to Glasgow! 📅 Friday 11th September 2026 🕙 10am – 4pm 📍 Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow The show is a full day of learning, support and connection. 🎟️ Find out more and get your tickets nationalneurodiversityshows.com
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Incoming...the summer issue of In Focus digital magazine is out soon! Make sure you're registered to the LDT website to access all issues for free. www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/digital-issue/
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
It's 1 week until our FREE webinar how to manage difficult behaviours using non-violent resistance in families with neurodiverse members. Learn about flexible, relationship-centred strategies and sign up at www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/events/futur...
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
It's less than a week until our free webinar with Alexis Quinn on 29 April. All LDT webinars are recorded, so if you can't make the live date, please still register as all registrants will receive the webinar recording to watch back! Book at www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/events/futur...
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Have you registered for our webinar with Alexis Quinn on how to end inappropriate detentions? The webinar will discuss practical steps that systems can take to reduce inappropriate detention and improve community support pathways. Register for free www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/events/futur...
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We're super excited Alexis Quinn is speaking about how to end inappropriate detention of people with learning disabilities and autistic people at our webinar on 29 April. How do we shift from crisis-led institutional care to community-based support? Find out more and book a place at bit.ly/4l5OC3P
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Our office closes on 22nd December 2025 and opens again on 2nd January 2026. Until then we wish everyone a very enjoyable festive season. See you in 2026!
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The new December issue of In Focus magazine the health issue is out now! To access our FREE digital magazine sign in/register at www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk Thank you to @jimgblair.bsky.social @dimensionsuk.bsky.social and all of our contributors for helping to make the last issue of 2025!
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
We can't wait for our webinar - learning disabilities from hospitals to humans with @jimgblair.bsky.social and @stephenunwin.bsky.social The webinar will draw on Stephen's new book - Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong. Register for free at bit.ly/4pk4h0q
FREE webinar Learning disabilities: from hospitals to humans Tuesday 26th November, 1 to 2pm GMT
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
The new issue of In Focus - the ageing issue is available to download at learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/digital-issue/ Sign in/register to the LDT website for gratis access! Thank you to @dimensionsuk.bsky.social @bild.org.uk et al for contributing articles to the latest issue.
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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
It's 1 week until our FREE webinar with @dimensionsuk.bsky.social Learn about two very different approaches to increasing independence through Individual Service Funds and forensic rehabilitation. Book at www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/events/future-events/
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