I first moved into independent living 8 years ago. I had been to a residential college and it helped me to prepare for independent living. It taught me what I needed to know such as cooking skills, housekeeping, laundry, budgeting and managing money. After college I...

I have voted in all the elections since I have been an adult. It is important to me to be able to vote. My mum helps me but I chose who I am going to vote for. If my mum was not able to help me I would ask my support staff. I have a postal vote now too. I read a bit...

I work on the respiratory ward at the Royal United Hospital as a Patient Support Assistant. After Post 16 at Fosse Way School I went to Project Search for two years. Project Search is a programme to help young people with learning disabilities secure and keep paid...

Katy and Steve’s wedding We met at a monthly disco for people with learning disabilities. We were friends first, and saw each other a few times at social activities. Katy says ‘I was at the bar when Steve came over and asked if he could buy me a drink. We started...

I went to Foxes Academy in Minehead. Foxes is a residential college for people with learning disabilities. It is an opportunity for people to learn life skills and catering skills in a real operating hotel. Before I moved to Foxes Academy I went to visit it. I had a...