These guides explain the
rights
Rights are the things everyone should be allowed to do like have a say, or go to school.
of people with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
when living in the
community
A community is the people and places in an area.
and their rights when in inpatient settings, like
Assessment
An assessment is a way of finding out what help a person needs. When you have an assessment, you might have to go to a meeting or fill in a form.
and Treatment units.
The
easy read
Easy Read is a way of making written information easier to understand. Pictures are usually added next to the writing.
guides below explain the rights of people with a learning disability when living in the community, and their rights when in inpatient settings, like Assessment and Treatment units.
The supporter guides have more background about the issues raised in the easy read guides, so people can be prepared to answer questions and provide more information.