People with a learning disability have difficulty processing information and completing tasks in a conventional manner.
Learning disabilities cover a wide spectrum, from mild to severe. People with mild difficulties will, for example, learn to speak, read and write (to some level), and carry out many tasks, while people whose difficulties are severe will struggle with some or all of these.
A learning disability is not a disease or a mental health issue, although people with a learning disability can have these difficulties too.
Learning disability usually develops before or at birth and cannot be treated or cured, though skilled teaching and support can enable people to achieve their full potential.
Learning disability is a label.
It does not define a person. We support people with learning disabilities to have high aspirations, get involved in their communities, find employment and live their own lives.
We believe people with a learning disability are all individuals and should have the same options, choice and control as everyone else.
