There are 1.5 million people in the UK 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.
. People with a learning disability are less likely to have a job than the general population. 6% of adults with a learning disability known to their
local authority
A local authority is also called a council. They are a group of people who make decisions about some of the things in the area where you live like schools, social care (support for people), parks and dustbin collection.
in England are in paid work.
These resources, specifically designed for use in your work, will help you and your colleagues raise awareness and raise vital funds to support people with a learning disability across the UK
