Essentials of Learning Disability
Welcome to ‘Essentials of Learning Disability’. The map below shows the different modules within each topic - click on the topic button or menu on the left hand side to access the individual modules.
Essentials of Learning Disability
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Welcome to the 'Essentials of Learning Disability' learning pathways resource. This aims to be a comprehensive resource for health and social care professionals, as well as anyone who has contact with people with learning disabilities. Its ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life of people with learning disabilities and promote their inclusion in society.
The resource aims to establish a strong foundation for understanding the needs and experiences of people with learning disabilities by offering a series of short e-learning modules that cover a wide range of topics. Each module should take between 30 and 45 minutes to complete, and learners can combine modules into tailored groups to meet individual and team learning needs. You must be logged into Turas Learn to access the modules.
The modules cover societal perceptions, stigma, and health inequalities, as well as insights into communication, health conditions, and person-centred planning. They focus on person-centred and strength-based approaches to help individuals facing challenges such as transitions, relationships, and psychological well-being as they grow up and grow older.
We plan to continue to develop new modules for this resource, in collaboration with colleagues who have learning disabilities and our wider partners.
Acknowledgements
Creating Essentials of Learning Disability would not have been possible without the collaboration of our valued partners. Thank you to everyone who provided support, critical readership, and advice on content development. The full list of collaborators can be found in the Acknowledgements for Essentials of Learning Disability.
Essentials of Learning Disability launch event 9th May 2024
Essentials of Learning Disability was officially launched on 9th May 2024 during Learning Disability Week. The event included an introduction from MSP Maree Todd (Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport), the Include for Good Rapporteurs talking about the importance of understanding learning disability, and a brief overview of the resource from the NES team. A recording of the event is available below.