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Date<\/strong>: December 4th 2025<\/span>
\n<\/span>Time<\/strong>: 19:00 \u2013 20:30\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>Location<\/strong>: Online<\/span><\/p>\n

Stephen Unwin <\/strong>will deliver a talk entitled Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong<\/strong><\/p>\n

About Stephen and his talk:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.
\nPlease click here<\/a> for a flyer about Stephen’s book.
\nMore information about Stephen and his work is available here: Stephen Unwin<\/a><\/p>\n

The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub<\/strong>
\nThe 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

Click on the link to register<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Registering for this event via the Eventbrite website means that your personal data will be processed by Eventbrite, Inc. in accordance with their privacy policy<\/p>\n

In the meantime, please email us if we can offer any further assistance: cfaevents@reading.ac.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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