Date: December 4th 2025
Time: 19:00 – 20:30
Location: Online
Stephen Unwin will deliver a talk entitled Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong
About Stephen and his talk:
Stephen Unwin is a leading theatre director and playwright. He is also the father of a young man with severe learning disabilities and is a champion for the rights and dignities of people like him. His most recent book, Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong was published in June 2025, and is a cultural, philosophical and political history of this forgotten minority, and an exploration of the contradictions and challenges of today.
In some ways this is a dark history and we do no-one any favours off we ignore the cruelty and neglect which has been so common. Stephen is, however, committed to helping to shape a better future and provide the resources of hope. Some may find this discussion challenging or upsetting, and may not be suitable for young children.
Please click here for a flyer about Stephen’s book.
More information about Stephen and his work is available here: Stephen Unwin
The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub
The Wellbeing Hub is a new initiative, funded by University of Reading Alumni. The aim of the Hub is to bring together autistic people, their families, practitioners and researchers to co-produce and deliver neurodiversity-affirming activities that support autistic young people and their families to thrive and flourish.
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