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Learning Disability Awards
2017 Categories
1 Sport achievement award
2 Youth achievement award
3 Employee recognition award
People with learning disabilities are often excluded from participation in sport. This award recognises the success of an individual with learning disabilities who has broken through barriers by acting as a role model for inclusive sport.
Young people with learning disabilities in Scotland face many challenges when striving to achieve. This award recognises a young leader who is making an impact in their community, and whose passion and vision is building the way to a brighter future for everyone.
The employment rate of people with learning disabilities is estimated to be in the range of 7% to 25%, well below the national average of 73%. This award highlights the success of an employee who is proving just how much people with learning disabilities can achieve in the workplace.
4 Exceptional frontline worker award
5 Inspirational family carer award
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Creative achievement award
7 RSA Scotland: Social impact award
It’s hard to underestimate the difference good support can make to someone’s life. We want to recognise a worker who has gone above and beyond to help a person with learning disabilities to make the best of every day, and to reach their full potential. The tireless support of family carers is often transformative and empowering for the person who is supported, but is rarely recognised formally. This award is for a family carer who deserves to be celebrated for their dedication and commitment to caring for a loved one who has learning disabilities.
Creativity is the essential driving force that leads to progress and change in society. This award will be given to a person with learning disabilities whose fresh perspective and exceptional artistic talent deserves to be celebrated.
This award, sponsored by RSA Scotland, recognises the social impact of an individual with learning disabilities in enterprise, civic engagement, education, or a creative endeavour. The winner of this award will be granted a RSA Fellowship, enabling them to pursue their ideas and create an impact.
