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Resources relating to Learning disability
ACE Centre - Aiding Communication in Education
The ACE Centre provides information to parents and professionals working with young people with complex physical and communication difficulties. Training, assessment, leaflets and telephone advice are available.
ADDISS
ADDISS provide information, support and training to parents and professionals on ADHD. They also sell books and videos on ADHD and can refer parents to local groups.
Advocacy Resource Exchange
Advocacy Resource Exchange (ARX) aims to achieve a more equal and just society for people who are marginalised and at risk of social exclusion by empowering them through quality independent advocacy.
Afasic - unlocking speech and language
Afasic is a parent led organisation which represents and supports children and young people who have difficulty communicating due to speech and language impairments, ranging from articulation difficulties to the inability to understand language.
An introduction to the Mental Capacity Act 2005
This factsheet gives a brief introduction to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Mental Capacity Act covers a lot of information and this factsheet is a very general overview of what it says. Detailed guidance can be found in the Code of Practice whic
APPG Minutes 10th June 08
Minutes from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Learning Disability. The APPG LD discussed social care at its last meeting.
Artspider
Artspider is the Mencap learning disability arts website which was re-launched in June 2008.
Asian People with Disabilities Alliance (APDA)
The Asian People with Disabilities Alliance (APDA) runs a confidential information and advice service for Asian disabled people, their families, professionals and agencies in contact with Asian people.
