A Consett man with a rare genetic condition is working to change perceptions about people who have learning disabilities. Paul James, 42, has Lowe's Syndrome and is visually impaired.

FREE provides services to people with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, substance abuse issues and traumatic brain injuries, Budd said.

CALEXICO — The Camarena Memorial Library and its branch, the Carnegie Technology Center, are turning up the volume on summer learning with a robust lineup of free programs designed for residents of ...

Dozens of adults with learning disabilities and autism in South Yorkshire are "locked up" in mental health hospitals, new figures show – as a charity urged the Government to end the "human ...

This week is Learning Disability Week, with the theme of ‘Do You See Me?’, highlighted the need for people with a learning disability to be seen, heard, included and valued.

Schemes like this are vital as just 5% of the 1.5 million people with learning disabilities in the UK are in work as a result of the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities to finding ...

The annual health checks for people with a learning disability differ from NHS health checks and include a more specific and detailed examination of a person’s physical and mental health. Carrying out ...

ADHD is not a learning disability. However, ADHD symptoms, like difficulty concentrating or hyperactivity, can affect your ability to learn. Some research suggests that children with ADHD may also ...

Young people with a learning disability need a health check annually even if they are regularly seeing other health or care professionals. It will help them to stay well by finding any problems early, ...

To celebrate the valuable contributions of people with learning disabilities in the workforce, Hilton opened a pop-up tearoom at The Waldorf Hilton, London, on 16 June.

Some adults with learning disabilities could be raising their risk of financial harm due to struggles to access banking services, a report has warned. Informal workarounds are being used to help ...