179 - Parents with learning disabilities




Iriss.fm show

Summary: A roundtable discussion on the topic of parents with learning disabilities as part of Learning Disability Week 2017. It highlights how best we can support families where one or both parents have learning disabilities, raises awareness of the key issues and promotes debate and progress. The discussion involved Bianca Wood, People First Scotland; Gillian McIntyre, University of Strathclyde; Andy Miller, Policy and Implementation Officer at Scottish Commission for Learning Disability; Amanda Muir, Development Manager at Equal Say; and David Barr, Assistant Director at Aberlour. Bianca is chairperson of the People First (Scotland) Parents' Group, a self-advocacy group of parents with learning disabilities.