Interview with Lord Brian Rix

In Trinity term 2009, Nick Lunn (JCR Vice President) and Imogen Sutton (JCR Equal Opportunities Rep) interviewed Brian Rix in the House of Lords about his work at the Royal Mencap Society. You can listen to the interview below.

Introduction (02:04)
History of MENCAP (09:08)
Legislation (01:56)
Learning disabilities at universities (07:21)
Learning disabilities and social mobility (04:58)
Social attitudes to learning disabilities (03:36)
The education system (06:06)
Parents (07:44)
The "welfare to workers" solution (03:31)
Closing off (12:17)