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A very helpful and important document from self-advocates requesting that we don’t shorten learning disability to “LD”. A straightforward request that is not difficult to implement. Take note! Best wishes Richard ---- Richard P. Hastings PhD CPsychol FBPsS FIASSIDD FAcSS Professor Cerebra Chair of Family Research Monash Warwick Professor [Department of Psychiatry, Monash University, Australia] CEDAR (Centre for Educational Development Appraisal and Research) University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL Tel: +44 (0)2476 522197 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> @ProfRHastings @CEDAR_Warwick Profhastings.blogspot.co.uk From: Mark Humble [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 08 December 2015 08:52 Subject: The Language of Transformation Please see attached an open letter devised by self- advocates that talks about the power of language in shaping the transformation process. We would be interested in your views I hope it’s helpful. Regards Mark Humble Development and Commissioning Manager Learning Disability and Mental Health Services for People Darlington Borough Council Town Hall, DL1 5QT Direct Line: 01325 405857 Internal ext: 5857 Mobile: 07950197026 E mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ________________________________ ********************************************************************************************** ---------------------------------- DISCLAIMER 1. Any opinions or statements expressed in this e mail are those of the individual and not necessarily those of Darlington Borough Council. 2. This e mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you receive this in error, please do not disclose any information to anyone and notify the sender at the above address. 3. Darlington Borough Council's computer systems and communications may be monitored to ensure effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. 4. Although we have endeavoured to ensure that this e mail and any attachments are free from any virus we would advise you to take any necessary steps to ensure that they are actually virus free. **********************************************************************************************