Learning Disability - A Positive Approach

On-Line Learning

• Learning Disability Awards Framework (LDAF)(www.ldaf.org.uk)

   

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

Information about what LDAF is.  A list of the most frequently asked questions.

Learning Materials

Valuing People White Paper 2001

Course handouts (available from WDU)

Aims and objectives of Adult Learning Disabilities Service.

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

To reinforce learning from the training day

To know the aims and objectives of your organisation

Training Event

Title: Learning Disability - A Positive Approach

Dates: To be confirmed

Target Group: People who work with or care for people with learning disabilities. This event is suitable for people in the above role who work in the independent & voluntary sector.

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

Recognise the impact of social stigma, labelling and stereotyping on people with learning disabilities.

Understand the reasons and issues behind behaviour that challenges services.

Basic understanding of the causes and degrees of learning disability and issues for service users and professional workers.

Contact

Lead Officer:                                    

Sarah Clark

Tel. No: 0116 2211721 (39 1721)

E-Mail: Sarah.Clark@leicester.gov.uk

Booking and administration:

Andy Humpherson  

Tel. No: 0116 2211704 (39 1704)

E-Mail: Andy.Humpherson@leicester.gov.uk