Our book ‘Rights in Practice; Stories of Citizenship’ has been published

Building Bridges Training • Feb 29, 2024

This book It has stories from almost 100 people with a learning disability from all over the UK. It has been edited by Liz Tilly and Jan Walmsley.

The book raises awareness about people with a learning disability and their rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

Books presented to Sandwell Library 2024

Despite the UNCRDP being in place since 2006, a significant number of learning disability service provider organisations and professionals in the UK are not aware of its existence. 


This book aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice to demonstrate the value of a human rights approach as the foundation for services and support for people with a learning disability.


The book is available as a hardback or e-book: click here for flyer

Trip to London RIX event - May 2024

Building Bridges goes to London for the RIX 20 year celebration, May 2024

By Building Bridges Training • 18 May, 2024
RIX, an inclusive research centre, based in East London held an event in May to celebrate 20 years, and included a book launch for ‘Rights in Practice for People with a Learning Disability.
Visit to see Gareth’s art exhibition - April 2024

Visit to see Gareth’s art exhibition at the RBSA Gallery, Birmingham

By Building Bridges Training • 18 May, 2024
In April a group from Building Bridges took the train to Birmingham and visited an art exhibition by Gareth Austin, Building Bridges' talented designer and part of our easy read team.
Woman loads Washing Machine

How to use the washing machine - new easy read information

By Building Bridges Training • 18 May, 2024
Building Bridges has produced a new easy read information sheet for people with a learning disability about how to use the washing machine. Order copies in our online shop.
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