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New film: Faith in Practice On Thursday 8 June, the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities will premiere their new short film at the Globe Theatre in London. Religious leaders from major faiths, people with learning disabilities and their supporters have been invited to the screening of Faith in Practice, which highlights how faith communities can include people with learning disabilities. A team of people with learning disabilities were involved in the production of the film, which examines how the Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Jewish and Hindu faiths can support people with learning disabilities. Faith leaders and people with learning disabilities feature in the film. Hazel Morgan, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities says; "Many people with learning disabilities value being part of a faith community but rarely get the support they need to fulfil their spiritual or religious needs, a basic human right. We hope this film will encourage faith communities to involve people with learning disabilities more." Faith in Practice is available in DVD and video format, from 8 June 2006. Copies are priced £12.50, but are free to people with learning disabilities and family carers. The film is part of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities' ongoing work into religion and spirituality. For more information please visit www.learningdisabilities.org.uk <http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk> or telephone 020 7803 1100.