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UKAF welcomes autism strategy
The government''s strategy for supporting adults in the UK with learning disabilities has been commended by one charity dealing with autism. More Job Centre staff will be given training in how to help people with the condition, thanks to the new proposals, which will give sufferers a greater chance of...
Legislation 'needed for people with autism'
Over 100 organisations and people from across Scotland has come together to encourage the government to legislate for people with autism. The event followed the launch of a new report by the National Autistic Society (NAS) Scotland, which highlighted the problems people face when accessing services. The report,...
Slang words for learning disabilities 'are offensive'
Politicians 'not doing enough for older people'
60% of people find it 'difficult to cope mentally' at some stage