Learning Disability Wales

14/10/2026

.University of South Wales researchers are looking for parents with a learning disability who have had experience of health visitors to take part in a new research project.

The research will help to produce guidance for health visitors on how best to support parents with a learning disability in Wales.

See post below for more information on how to take part.

13/10/2026

An advocacy initiative for black children with Down’s Syndrome has won this year’s National Diversity Award for Multi-Strand Community Organisation.

The organisation, called ‘The Black Child Down Syndrome Project’, or BCDS Project, was founded by four mothers of children with Down’s Syndrome.

The founders, including Danise Bartlett-Grant, Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie and Oneness Sankara, started the photography project due to a “lack of representation” they encountered when it came to their children and their families.

The Black Child Down Syndrome Project is nominated for a BBC Make a Difference Award.

06/10/2026

Children in Wales are asking for professionals, young people and children to take part in their Family Poverty Surveys so they can understand the issues and impact of poverty on babies, children, young people and families across Wales.

See the post below for more information and a link to the surveys.

06/10/2026

The Cross-Party Group for Disabled Children and their Families are holding their inaugural meeting on Thursday 22 October from 2.00pm to 3.30pm.

Sponsored by Jane Bryant MS the Cross-Party Group will bring together people from across Wales to help shape priorities and improve outcomes for disabled children, young people, and their families.

The meeting is hybrid (in-person and Microsoft Teams). To register your place complete this form: https://form.jotform.com/262453585257061

For more information visit:
https://business.senedd.wales/ieListMeetings.aspx?CommitteeId=1057

Please click the link to complete this form.

02/10/2026

Would you like to make your information easier to read?

We can help!

We're hosting an online 'Introduction to Easy Read' workshop:

Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Time: 10am-12.30pm
Where: Online via Zoom

You will learn how to:

- Write in clear, plain language.
- Make sentences and paragraphs understandable.
- Make page layout and design easier to read.
- Use images to help with understanding.

Find out more and book your place by visiting our website: https://www.ldw.org.uk/event/making-information-easy-to-read-and-understand-october-2/

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Hoffech chi wneud eich gwybodaeth yn fwy hygyrch? Gallwn ni helpu!

Rydym yn cynnal gweithdy ar-lein o'r enw 'Cyflwyniad i Hawdd ei Ddeall':

Dyddiad: Dydd Mawrth 13 Hydref 2026
Amser: 10am-12.30pm
Lleoliad: Ar-lein drwy Zoom

Byddwch yn dysgu:

- Ysgrifennwch mewn iaith glir a syml.
- Gwnewch frawddegau a pharagraffau'n hawdd eu deall.
- Gwnewch gynllun a dyluniad y dudalen yn haws i'w darllen.
- Defnyddiwch ddelweddau i helpu gyda dealltwriaeth.

Dysgwch fwy ac archebwch eich lle drwy ymweld â'n gwefan: https://www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/gwneud-gwybodaeth-yn-hawdd-ei-ddeall-ai-ddarllen-hydref-2/

30/09/2026

With just 5 weeks to go until our first Digital Lives Annual Conference, we wanted to share our exciting list of speakers and workshops!

They will be challenging, considering and celebrating the opportunities technology can offer for people with a learning disability.

So, our amazing Digital Lives speakers and workshops are:

CC4LD will be speaking about 'Get Checked Out' - a website with accessible health information for people with a learning disability.

Cwmpas will be sharing what people need to be part of a digital world and why inclusion is so important.

Llwybrau Llesiant will be talking about the 'ConnectMi' app and how it has helped people with a learning disability in Gwynedd access activities in their area.

Cardiff University and Innovate Trust will be exploring how smart technologies can support wellbeing, independence and safety (with a chance for attendees to try out some smart tech!)

AbilityNet will be speaking about how they help adults feel digitally included through accessible technology.

ARC England will be talking about the importance of stay safe on the internet.

The Community Lives Consortium Camera Club will be teaching attendees how to take great photos (South Wales only)

The University of Manchester will be talking about what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how it can help people with a learning disability in their everyday lives (North Wales only).

Here2There will be showing attendees their 'AboutMi' app - a secure, personalised digital communication passport co-produced with people with a learning disability. (North Wales only)

If you are interested in learning more, join us at our North and South Wales conferences in November!

Book your tickets using the link here: https://www.ldw.org.uk/event/digital-lives/

29/09/2026

Mae Senedd Ieuenctid Cymru eisiau gwybod beth mae pobl ifanc yng Nghymru yn ei feddwl am drafnidiaeth gyhoeddus (fel bysiau a threnau) a theithio llesol (fel cerdded, beicio ac olwyno).

Bydd dy adborth yn helpu Aelodau Senedd Ieuenctid Cymru i benderfynu pa argymhellion ar gyfer newid a wneir i Llywodraeth Cymru.

Gallwch lenwi'r arolwg gan ddefnyddio'r ffurflen ar-lein, neu gallwch lenwi'r arolwg sy'n Hawdd ei Ddeall.

Mae Senedd Ieuenctid Cymru eisiau clywed am dy brofiadau o deithio o gwmpas Cymru. Dweud dy ddweud ar drafnidiaeth yng Nghymru

29/09/2026

Welsh Youth Parliament wants to know what young people in Wales think about public transport (such as buses and trains) and active travel (such as walking, cycling, and wheeling).

Your feedback will help Welsh Youth Parliament Members, including our Member Tammi, to decide what recommendations for change are made to the Welsh Government.

You can fill in the survey using the online form or you can fill in the Easy Read survey.

The Welsh Youth Parliament wants to hear about your experiences of getting around Wales. Have your say on transport in Wales.