Background Studies have shown that individuals with intellectual disability (ID) are aware of
stigma and are able to describe experiences of being treated negatively. However, there …

Part 1, the literature review, considers the historical context of conceptualisations of ID and
service provision for people with intellectual disabilities in the UK. Current policies are …

Research into the general public's responses to individuals with intellectual disabilities has
been dominated by attitudinal research. While this approach has unquestionably generated …

Methods: We conducted 20 semi-structured interviews with family members of people with
ID. Results: All participants in this study discussed experiencing stigma. This stigma was …

Accessible summary:“Learning disability” replaced the outdated term,“mentally
handicapped” in the UK over 20 years ago. Recently, some services and professionals have …

Background An intellectual disability (ID) is characterized by a deficit in the functional,
cognitive, and adaptive skills required for independent living. Due to the low cognitive …

Background: Social inclusion of persons with disabilities thrives in societies with reduced
cultural beliefs and practices that promote exclusion based on disabilities. Persons with …

In common with many low-and middle-income countries, large-scale data sources show that
people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in India are excluded from participating fully in many …

Aims To develop the Responding to Intellectual Disability Stigma (RIDS) tool in consultation
with people with intellectual disabilities. To investigate its feasibility, including online …

History on PWID indicates influence of various psycho-social, biological, religious and
educational factors for the existence of stereotypical attitudes towards PWID. Across the …