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Commentary on “The People in Control Conference at City University, London: ‘We have opinions to share about our lives’”
- Author:
- BRADSHAW Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 17(4), 2012, pp.177-183.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article provides a commentary on Harding et al.'s article (ipid, pp.169-176) about the involvement of people with learning disabilities in university teaching and conference presentations. Harding et al. outline the range of communication strengths and needs which this group of users experience. This article explores some of these in more detail, highlighting the role of communication partnerships between service users and members of staff with a view to identifying communication barriers to the involvement of people with learning disabilities. It argues that the generally poor communication environments in which people are supported are likely to limit opportunities for involvement. It then reflects on how the profile and importance of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as a valid form of communication can be raised. It argues that this may best occur as part of general service-wide approaches to improving service quality, such as person-centred active support.