Facts about Learning Disabilites

1. Facts about Learning Disabilites

2. Most people with a learning disability are treated as ‘different'. • Pic here They do not have the same control over their own lives as the rest of our society and face challenges and prejudice every day.

3. Less than 1 in 5 people with a learning disability have a job but we know at least 65% of people with a learning disability want to work . Of those people who do work, most work part-time and are low paid.

4. Just 1 in 3 people with a learning disability take part in some form of education or training

5. Children with a learning disability are often left out of activities by other children. 8 out of 10 children with a learning disability are bullied at school or during social activities

6. At least half of all adults with a learning disability live in the family home - meaning that many don't get the same chances as other people to gain independence, learn key skills and make choices about their own lives.

7. Less than a third of people with a learning disability have some choice of who they live with, and less than half have some choice over where they live.

8. 7 out of 10 families caring for someone with profound and multiple learning disabilities have reached or come close to ‘breaking point' because of a lack of short break services.

9. Guideposts believes people have choices, and that with the right support, most people with a learning disability in the UK can lead independent lives. Poc here

10. Here’s what we do: Inclusive Fun Clubs, Holiday Clubs and After School Clubs Inclusive Youth Groups and social activities Mates ‘n’ Dates – our specialist dating and friendship service Friendship schemes for social outings on a one-to-one basis Shared Lives scheme and housing schemes Vocational training in our shops and cafés

11. At Guideposts, we work with people with learning disabilities to help them gain confidence and expand their horizons. We also work with their carers to provide short break services to give them some support and care, too. Our vision is of a society where all people are valued and have equality of opportunity.