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Factual: Disability

11/02/2015

BBC Radio Scotland - Young, Free, Single and Disabled

Suzy Beaumont explores the challenges of finding love when you have a learning disability.

Suzy Beaumont explores the challenges faced by people with learning disabilities when finding love and friendship.

We all want love and friendship in our life, right? If you're single and looking for love you might try out the pubs and clubs, join groups, and possibly even online dating? But for the 26,000 people living in Scotland with a learning disability finding that special someone can be a bit trickier and what if you are gay or transgender as well? 

How would you react if you read an online profile which disclosed a learning disability, be honest, would you respond? So does that mean people with learning disabilities can only find love with someone else who is learning disabled or is that shallow thinking?
Suzy Beaumont explores the challenges of seeking someone special.

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