Created with the assistance of Suffolk Learning & Skills Council, NACRO, Mencap and ACE

Interviews with people in our society who are often prejudiced against.

Everybody learns in a different way and all of us have problems with particular aspects of learning or memory. For most people this is not an issue but, for others, such problems can become acute. This can then stop them from living the lives they want to lead because of the attitudes they face from others. Laws cannot change attitudes. Attitudes change when everyone is given an equal chance to voice their concerns and opinions.

The people interviewed in this programme talk frankly about their experiences and the problems they encounter. The interviews look at the prejudices people have, the stereotypes that have been created and where such opinions come from. Fact or fiction? Each interviewee also talks about how they would like society to change.

All of those taking part were told – think of this as your programme, your chance to speak up about what's important to you. They are therefore all personal stories. Unique and individual. They will hopefully help open up closed doors, closed opportunities and most importantly closed minds. Some of their lives may be different but too many people think different also means wrong. Their stories will show just how wrong that attitude is.

DVD Content
The DVD is divided into separate interviews. Each interview can be played complete or you can select from a sub-menu that allows you to go directly to a particular issue covered by the interviewee. In addition, you also have the option of screening the interviews with sub titles.

Introduction
By a Learning Disabilities Tutor – defines what the issues are.

The Interviews

Daniel – a young man who has learned to live with dyslexia - although his career plans have had to change. He talks about school life and also gives us insights into how he copes in a typical day.

Gary – a highly intelligent individual who sees the world in a logical and uncompromising way and shares his ideas with us. He accepts he is ‘different' but why should this make a difference?

Paul – although needing regular support, has proved that he can be independent and has the right to make his own decisions about issues that affect his life. He has his own home and regular employment.

Presentation Support

• A trainers guide covering all four sections. You will find this guide covers a range of ideas relating to Equality & Diversity and Learning Disabilities that can be adapted to support your own requirements.

• Transcript sheets of all four interviews. A simple resource that allows you easy access to the interview contents enabling you to quote from these with confidence.