Including People with Learning Disabilities in Research Projects

Discovery Research Portal (University of Dundee) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Amy M. Russell, Gary Bourlet, Deborah Cairns, Maximilian Clark, Rachel Royston, Anna Marriott, Samantha Clark, Vasiliki Totsika, Jodie Bradley, Farnsworth, Victoria, Geoff Doncaster, Hannah Stansfield
+7 more Aristotelis Mazarot, Katharine Fowler, Jyothika Kumar, Angela Henderson, Victoria Shepherd, Paul Charlton, Susan Buell
DOI: 10.48785/100/399
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Abstract

It is important to involve people with learning disabilities in research projects. We have written some practical ways people with learning disabilities can have good experiences as researchers, partners and advisors in research projects. This guide includes advice about money, support, reasonable adjustments, communication, making information accessible, building good relationships, trust, power, person centred working.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Disability Rights and Representation Mental Health and Patient Involvement Down syndrome and intellectual disability research

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Journal / source
Discovery Research Portal (University of Dundee)
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN