ALISS (Association of Librarians and Information professionals in the Social Sciences).  

ALISS http://www.alissnet.org.uk are pleased to announce an opportunity to visit the

Langdon Down Centre (Normansfield Theatre and the Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability)

1st September

2.00-4.00pm

The Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability at Normansfield Teddington, was the home and institution developed by the Victorian physician Dr John Langdon Down and his family where a revolutionary and enlightened approach was developed for the care of people with learning disabilities. Its museum and grounds offer insight into changing historical concepts of disability, disability education and care of individuals with Downs Syndrome in the community and long stay institutions. The site is located in Teddington

http://langdondownmuseum.org.uk/the-collections/

It  will also offer the opportunity to  have a presentation on the organisation, guided tour of the grounds and the museum and the opportunity to meet staff

There is no charge for aliss members

Non members £5

To  reserve a place please contact:

Heather Dawson

ALISS Secretary

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