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Safety net
- Author:
- PENFOLD Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 13(6), November/December 2013, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
An increasing number of people with learning disabilities are becoming victims of cyber bullying. This article looks at some initiatives that are taking place to help protect them. A group of young people have worked with an animator to produce the Keeping Safe: Cyberbullying DVD. The DVD gives advice on staying safe when using social media, forums, webcams, mobile phones and email. Leicestershire County Council have also developed a Beyond Bullying website, which has a section providing advice for young people with special educational needs or disabilities, adults and their families. They have also created Keep Safe Online leaflets. The Huddersfield-based organisation Jigsaw Enterprise Training are also running cyber bullying as part of a training pilot. (Original abstract)
Sharing the magic together
- Author:
- PENFOLD Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 13(4), July/August 2013, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The initiative Never Watch Alone is described. The initiative helps football and rugby supporters with learning disabilities to attend games with a fellow fan, a non-disabled and non-related buddy. It was set up by the registered charity Embrace Wigan and Leigh, which provides advocacy and support for families and individuals with learning disabilities. The scheme is now also implemented outside Wigan by Hereford United Football club in partnership with the local disability support charity Echo. (Original abstract)
Down on the farm
- Author:
- PENFOLD Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 13(2), March/April 2013, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Elm Tree Farm is an innovative project near Bristol that provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to gain experience of work and the benefits that employment can offer. Over 60 people with learning disabilities work on the farm every week. The time they spend there depends on their individual circumstances, from one morning a week to working over four or five days. Working at the farm helps the trainees learn new skills and grow in confidence and life skills. (Original abstract)
Good sports
- Author:
- PENFOLD Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 13(5), September/October 2013, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Sports Buddy is a new initiative in West Yorkshire that aims to help people with learning and physical disabilities to become more active with the short-term help of a non-disabled sports buddy. The scheme is funded by Kirkless Council's community partnerships department and is being delivered by two charities - the Communities United project and the Meltham Sports and Community Group.This article explains how the scheme works. (Edited publisher abstract)