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Day services offer a range of supported activities in the local community to develop work, leisure and educational skills.

With the right support, finding a job can provide someone with a learning disability with a number of new opportunities and experiences.

Helping your son or daughter decide where they will live, and who they will live with, is an important process for any parent.

Direct payments allow people to receive money directly from their local authority so they can pay for their own services.

Someone with a learning disability may want to consider getting married and having a family at some stage in their life.

As you get older you may need extra support to cope with your own changing needs, while continuing to care for your son or daughter.

One way to get peace of mind for the future is by making a will, to make sure your son or daughter will have some financial security.

Read the real life stories of parents and carers of children with a learning disability.