Stephen Unwin- Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong

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The Centre For Autism Wellbeing Hub is delighted to welcome Stephen Unwin for our December Webinar. Stephen's talk is titled "Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong".

About Stephen:

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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