Why SCLD exists
The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities’ (SCLD) vision is of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving and equal lives.
We are a human rights defender, working to uphold, protect and raise awareness of the human rights of people with learning disabilities.
SCLD is a delivery partner of the Scottish Government in learning disability policy.
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Scottish Learning Disability Week 2024 – Save the date!
Scottish Learning Disability Week 2024 will take place on Monday 6th – Sunday 12th May The theme is ‘Digital Transformation’…
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Learning Disability Lived Experience Board – An update
As we have seen recently during this month’s Co-Production Week Scotland, coproduction is increasingly used when designing and delivering care…
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How to Access the Revenge Porn Helpline: A blog
To mark the beginning of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, SCLD is raising awareness…
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