Support must be fit for purpose – begin by listening

Woman with brown hair with Down's syndrome being looked at by woman with blonde hair. Both smiling. Text says My support is everything. Jen Blackwell and Donna Wheeldon

In all parts of our lives we find systems which are meant to be helpful. Support to navigate a certain aspect or point in time. Everyone accepts that ‘the system’ is broken.  But until we listen intelligently to individuals, people with learning disabilities will continue to remain invisible.  If we value everybody, truly believe in equity and equality of opportunity, … Read More