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Love & Prejudice: Couples with Learning Disabilities

Love & Prejudice: Couples with Learning Disabilities

Update: 2025-12-28
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Michael and Alison, a couple with Down syndrome, face unique challenges in their romantic relationship due to prejudice and lack of support. Their mothers, Dot and Ann, help navigate these obstacles. A Mencap Cymru survey reveals that 78% of people with learning disabilities are not in relationships, highlighting the need for new laws and support systems to prioritize this basic need.

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Love & Prejudice: Couples with Learning Disabilities

Love & Prejudice: Couples with Learning Disabilities