New materials aim to support parents from minority ethnic communities raising a child with a learning disability

News Release, 1 February 2006

Many parents from minority ethnic communities raising a child with a learning disability do not get the support they need, according to research by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities. Language and cultural barriers can make it difficult for parents to communicate with services. The charity has produced a range of free materials for parents.

• First Impressions: Emotional and Practical Support for Families is a booklet written in Urdu for parents raising a small child with a learning disability, which aims to provide emotional and practical support.
  

• Meeting the emotional needs of young people with learning disabilities from minority ethnic communities is an audio CD available in Urdu, Punjabi and Sylheti for parents raising a teenager with a learning disability.

Alison Giraud-Saunders, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities says;

“We know that parents raising a child with a learning disability do not always receive enough support and it can be especially difficult for those whose first language is not English. It is important that all parents are supported and we hope that these resources are useful.”

Please click below for further information:

• First Impressions: Emotional and Practical Support for Families in Urdu

• Meeting the emotional needs of young people with learning disabilities from minority ethnic communities : audio CD

To call the Foundation directly to order free copies on 020 7803 1100

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The Foundation promotes the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families. We do this by working with people with learning disabilities, their families and those who support them to:

• Do research and develop projects that promote social inclusion and citizenship
• Support local communities and services to include people with learning disabilities
• Make practical improvements in services for people with learning disabilities
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