We want Wales to be the best country for people with a learning disability to live, learn, love and work
Learning Disability Wales is a national charity representing the learning disability sector in Wales. We want Wales to be the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn and work. We work with people with a learning disability and their families, Welsh government, local authorities, disabled people’s organisations and the voluntary sector so we can create a better Wales for all people with a learning disability. Elusen genedlaethol yw Anabledd Dysgu Cymru sydd yn cynrychioli’r sector anabledd dysgu yng Nghymru. Rydym eisiau i Gymru fod y wlad orau i bobl gydag anabledd dysgu i fyw, dysgu a gweithio ynddi. Rydyn ni’n gwneud hyn drwy weithio gyda phobl ag anabledd dysgu a’u teuluoedd, Llywodraeth Cymru, awdurdodau lleol, cyrff pobl anabl a’r sector gwirfoddol er mwyn inni allu creu Cymru well i’r holl bobl gydag anabledd dysgu.
12/01/2026
Dim ond wythnos i fynd tan y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ein swydd Uwch Gydlynydd gyda Ffrindiau Gig Gogledd Cymru. Dyma Caren, gwirfoddolwr ffrindiau gig, gyda mwy o wybodaeth am y swydd gyffrous hon.
There's only one week until the closing date of our Senior Coordinator vacancy for Gig Buddies North Wales. Here's gig buddy volunteer Caren with more information about this exciting role.
In case you missed it over the festive period. Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner prize for her colourful drawings and sculptures made from found fabric and VHS tape, becoming the first artist with a learning disability to take home the £25,000 prize.
Llongyfarchiadau Nnena!
Chair of 2025 judging panel says win ‘begins to erase that border between the neurotypical and neurodiverse artist’
06/01/2026
06/01/2026
Dewis Centre for Independent Living offers independent, person-led advocacy for adults (18+) in Gwent who are open to secondary mental health services or learning disability teams — including people who are in the process of being referred.
The support is completely free, as the service is fully commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
To make a referral to one of our Advocacy services please complete our referral form.
06/01/2026
Share your views on health and social care! All Wales People First are asking people with a learning disability "What does good health and social care look like?". Find out more and fill in the survey below.
29/12/2025
19/12/2025
As the year comes to an end we want to say a huge thank you to our members, and supporters. Whether you’ve championed our projects or joined us at events, we couldn’t do what we do without you!
Our team will be taking a well-earned Christmas break, so the office will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23 December and will reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January. We will reply to any messages when we are back on the 5th.
If you or a loved one need support during the festive period, please call the Wales Learning Disability helpline run by Mencap Cymru on 0808 8000 300.
It is open to everyone in Wales, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm throughout Christmas, including Bank Holidays.
Thank you again and see you all in 2026!🎄
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Wrth i’r flwyddyn ddod i ben, rydym yn dymuno dweud diolch o galon i’n haelodau, a’n cefnogwyr.
P’un a ydych wedi hyrwyddo ein prosiectau neu wedi ymuno â ni mewn digwyddiadau, ni fyddai ein gwaith yn bosibl heboch chi!
Bydd ein tîm yn cael egwyl Nadolig haeddiannol, felly bydd y swyddfa ar gau o 5pm ddydd Mawrth 23 Rhagfyr a bydd yn ailagor am 9am ddydd Llun 5 Ionawr.
Byddwn yn ymateb i unrhyw negeseuon pan fyddwn yn dychwelyd ar y 5ed.
Os byddwch chi neu un o’ch anwyliaid angen cymorth yn ystod cyfnod y Nadolig, ffoniwch linell gymorth Anabledd Dysgu Cymru sy’n cael ei gynnal gan ar 0808 8000 300.
Mae ar agor i bawb yng Nghymru, dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener 9am tan 5pm drwy gydol y cyfnod Nadolig, gan gynnwys Gwyliau Banc.
Diolch eto a welwn ni chi gyd yn 2026!
18/12/2025
We're very excited to say Save the Date!
AdFest 2026 will be held on 23rd and 24th June at the Future Inn, Cardiff.
The theme will be: living my best life around the world - how self advocacy helps us to live our best lives
Save the Date in your diaries for now; keep an eye on our website and we'll be in touch with more details in 2026. https://ow.ly/wv9M50XAQgj
18/12/2025
Rydym yn gyffrous iawn i ddweud Cadwch y Dyddiad!
Cynhelir AdFest 2026 ar 23 a 24 Mehefin yn y Future Inn, Caerdydd.
Y thema yw byw fy mywyd gorau o gwmpas y byd - sut mae hunan-eiriolaeth yn ein helpu i fyw ein bywydau gorau
Cadwch y Dyddiad yn eich dyddiaduron am y tro , cadwch lygad ar ein gwefan a byddwn yn cysylltu â chi gyda mwy o fanylion yn 2026.
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Creating a Wales that values and includes every child, young person and adult with a learning disability
We want all people with a learning disability to live as independently as possible in a place that they choose, and to have control over their lives.
We believe that people with a learning disability can achieve this if they, their families and the people who support them have access to the best information, advice, training and support.
We play a unique role in making this happen - through our own services, working in partnership with other organisations, and influencing policy.
How we do this
Informing - our website, Llais magazine, eNewsletter, social media, Easy Read service, conferences and events will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and issues that matter.
Educating - our projects and extensive training programme can help you to learn and develop new skills.
Influencing - we advise government and statutory bodies, including local authorities, health boards, Welsh Government, UK and European government.
Listening - we use conferences, consultation events and social media to make sure we are always engaged with the issues that matter to people with a learning disability, their families and the people who support them. You can also engage with us through more informal channels - contact us, or simply speak to us at an event.
Working in partnership
We work in partnership with:
people with a learning disability
our members
Welsh Government
service providers
disabled people's organisations
advocacy groups
statutory agencies
parent and carer organisations.
We promote real inclusion, personalisation and person-centred planning, and actively support the People First slogan: 'Nothing about us without us!'
We believe in the fundamental values of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
Find out about the benefits of being a member of Learning Disability Wales.
