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Employing people with learning disabilities : a handbook for employers

HEMMINGS, Susan
MORRIS, Jenny
2004

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This guide shares the experiences of employers who have successfully employed people with learning disabilities. The information and advice contained in the guide comes entirely from the experiences of 26 employers who were interviewed. It is therefore based on the practical realities of employing people with learning disabilities.
Each chapter of the guide deals with an important aspect of being an employer from recruitment through to disciplinary procedures. Examples are given to illustrate ways in which employees with learning disabilities can make a positive contribution and what action is required to make this happen

Sexuality and relationships education for people with down syndrome

WOOD, Mandy
2004

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"This article describes why Sexuality and Relationships Education (SRE) as part of the school curriculum is especially important for individuals with Down syndrome and how parents and professionals can work together to ensure that it is delivered effectively"
Down Syndrome News and Update 4(2)

A review of good practice in ICT and special educational needs for Africa

IMFUNDO PARTNERSHIP FOR IT IN EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (DFID)
2004

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This study focuses on the use of ICT in education and in particular to support special education needs in Africa. Assistive technology can do much to help hearing and vision impaired and children with general learning disabilities. The study includes some non-African approaches that could be easily applied to the African context and looks into the African experience in some detail

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