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Big Learning Disability survey findings: What would make your life better?

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We asked people to share 1 thing that would make their life better.

The top answers were:

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1. Getting a paid job.

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2. Getting more personal support.

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3. Having friends and socialising.

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4. Stopping discrimination .

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5. Lowering the cost of living (things like gas, electricity, food and rent).

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6. More independence .