The Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) is the lead strategic partner to the Scottish Government in the delivery of learning disability strategy and policy.
We are an intermediary organisation for the learning disability sector in Scotland, and we are committed to finding new and better ways to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Now open for nominations!
The Learning Disability Awards 2019 are now officially open for nominations!
You can nominate across 8 categories. Nominations will close on Monday 4th February 2019. Find out more information and access nomination forms for each category below.
Learning Disability Week 2019
We are delighted to launch Learning Disability Week 2019! This year's theme is Community: Active, Connected, Included.
You can read more about how you can get involved, order a Get Involved Pack and download logos and social media posts on our webpage now.
SCLD is recruiting for a new Chief Executive
Applications are now open for the position of Chief Executive at the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive change and make things better for people with learning disabilities in Scotland.
Policy Issues
We work across a range of policy issues, such as Employability, Parenting, Housing and Advocacy. You can find out more about what we do and view our publications on our Policy Issues page.
IASSIDD 2019
The World Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) is coming to Glasgow this summer from August 6 - 9.
The Congress has received over 1,000 abstracts in the call for submission. Find out more about IASSIDD and how you can get involved here.
You can also watch the promotional video and follow #FUTURE4ALL on social media channels to keep up to date with all the latest.
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