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Nico Leonhardt; Kristín Björnsdóttir; Anne Goldbach; Ragnar Smára; Steffen Martick; Beate Schlothauer – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Background: Universities are deeply rooted in a tradition of exclusivity. However, for the past several years, they have been called upon to develop in an inclusive and socially responsible manner that does justice to the plurality of society. This has led to the emergence of diverse practices and projects around the world that are intended to…
Descriptors: Universities, Foreign Countries, Educational Practices, Inclusion
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Paul Watts; Janet Hoskin; Radhika Upadhyay; Emma Tapley; Gosia Kwiatkowska – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: This paper examines the experiences of people with learning disabilities in the United Kingdom as society transitions towards cashless transactions and services. It is a significant study because it highlights the need to understand their digital financial experiences. Methods: This study employed an inclusive, interpretivist…
Descriptors: Adults, Learning Disabilities, Attitudes, Disabilities
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Jennifer Threlfall; Hannah Jobling; Katherine Graham – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Background: Parents with learning disabilities are often assessed as lacking the capacity to parent effectively; however, ecological models of parenting indicate that support from informal social networks (ISNs) can help them successfully maintain family life. This systematic review examined evidence regarding (1) parent and child outcomes…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Social Support Groups, Parents, Learning Disabilities
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Dominic Fitzpatrick; Richard Parker – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Background: Children and young people (CYP) with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities are more likely to experience difficulties engaging for long periods. Finding ways to facilitate their engagement is crucial in promoting their social and emotional development and their mental well-being, particularly as they are more vulnerable…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Learning Disabilities, Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities
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Nicola Cooper-Moss; Katie Umpleby; Christina Roberts; Christie Garner; Aisha Hazel Edwards; Nicola Ditzel; Jabeer Butt; Samantha Clark; Christopher Hatton; Umesh Chauhan – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with a learning disability from ethnic minorities experience barriers in their access to healthcare services and poorer health outcomes. This study aimed to explore the factors that contribute to these barriers and to better understand how they can be reduced. Methods: Twenty 'experts by experience' took part in experience-based…
Descriptors: Barriers, Access to Health Care, Health Services, Learning Disabilities
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Christina Roberts; Nicola Ditzel; Nicola Cooper-Moss; Katie Umbleby; Umesh Chauhan – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with a learning disability face health inequality. Those from ethnic minority backgrounds with a learning disability face 'double discrimination' as members of two marginalised groups. Methods: This codesigned review consolidated the evidence on the healthcare experiences of individuals and their carers from ethnic minority…
Descriptors: Health Services, Access to Health Care, Learning Disabilities, Cultural Background
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Jess Mannion; Lori B. Vincent; Stephen D. Kroeger; Tricia Blee; Oisin Daly; Rhena Gallagher; Bryan Higgins; Mairead McHugh; Kerri Wolfer; Brittany E. Hayes – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: The Relationships and Sexuality Research Team consists of researchers with learning disabilities who specialise in research on sexual citizenship and use visual and creative research methods. They are collaborating with academics on an innovative, cross-national, interdisciplinary and co-produced research project that brings together…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Relationship, Sexuality, Researchers