Scottish Learning Disability Research Network

The Scottish Learning Disability Research Network was launched on the 8th February 2011. The Network is a partnership between the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability, IRISS and the Open University in Scotland. You can read more about the Network's aims and objectives here. If you would like to join the mailing list for the Network you can download the sign up form here. Completed forms can be posted to us or emailed to fiona.h@scld.co.uk

Whenever the Network meet for a conference we will publish the presentations on this page.

Scottish Conference on Inclusive Learning Disability Research - 7th June 2011

This conference looked at inclusive research and reflected upon the contributions and participation of people with learning disabilities as researchers and in setting research agendas. You can view some pictures from the day here...

The 1st presentation looked at findings of 'The same as you?' review. This piece of work was carried out by an inclusive research team. You can download the presentation here.

The 2nd presentation looked at the evaluation of the CHANGE books for parents with learning difficulties by the People First (Scotland) Parents' Group. You can download the presentation here.

The 3rd presentation was called 'Keys to our research: unlocking the doors to a better future'. The purpose of this piece of research is to find out what service users need to get the best out of social work practice on risk. You can download the presentation here.

The 4th presentation looked at health inequalities for people with learning disabilites. You can download the presentation here.