Menu Log in Search Search You are here HomeAbout usSpecialist SectionsRCOT Specialist Section - People with Learning Disabilities In this section RCOT Specialist Section - People with Learning Disabilities We promote high standards of occupational therapy practice within the field of learning disability by supporting networking and sharing expertise, latest techniques and new information with our local and national occupational therapy network. We organise educational events, act in an advisory and consultative capacity, and provide updates on developments in national policies affecting learning disability services. We support each other's professional development and work cooperatively to shape and influence learning disability national policy. Our networks create links between occupational therapists and students who have an interest in people with learning disabilities. Become a member Become a member of the RCOT Specialist Section - People with Learning Disabilities and network with occupational therapists working in the field of learning disabilities. Membership gives you the opportunity as a RCOT member to join a national network of occupational therapists working in the field of learning disabilities. Membership also gives you the opportunity to contribute to learning disability practice by sharing developments of your practice. Get support from our committee and regional representatives. Have your say in our discussion forums and contribute to promoting high quality services for people with learning disabilities. Benefits of joining include Regular information emails Access to a national network of occupational therapists working in the field of learning disability Opportunity to apply for funding of up to £100 Access to a rich bank of resources which are regularly updated and added to Contact with local and regional groups for networking and promoting attainment of CPD requirements Reduced fees for our annual national conference and organised study days Signposting to links with occupational therapists and educational establishments to support research projects Representation of your interests at national level within RCOT Opportunities to comment/advise on national and local issues including relevant guidance, policies and legislation Our Facebook page: RCOT people with Learning Disabilities Our members only Facebook page: RCOT_PLD members group Our Instagram page: @rcot_pld Our twitter: @RCOT_PLD The opportunity to appear on our podcast Joining Membership is open to RCOT members interested in furthering their knowledge of learning disabilities. Annual membership fees: RCOT Professional Membership - £35 RCOT Self Employed Membership - £35 RCOT Overseas Membership - £15 RCOT Student Membership - £5 RCOT Associate Membership - £15 RCOT Retired Membership - £15 Join today Become a Specialist Section member by joining online. You will need to log into your website account and select ‘My Specialist Sections’ to join. From 19 November 2021, all members will need to register for a new website account. Register now then log in and select ‘My Specialist Sections’. Find out more about registering for your new website account. If you have any queries with registering for an account, please email web.team@rcot.co.uk. Find out more Member resources Conference Contacts and committee Clinical fora Follow us on social media Follow us on Twitter Get involved on Facebook Share Occupational therapy jobs Website terms and conditions Privacy Policy RCOT and GDPR Compliments and complaints Get in touch Royal College of Occupational Therapists 106-114 Borough High Street London SE1 1LB T: 020 3141 4600 Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (or 'RCOT') is a registered charity in England and Wales (275119) and in Scotland (SCO39573) and a company registered in England (No. 1347374). VAT Reg. No. 242 7829 47. © Copyright 2019 Royal College of Occupational Therapists. All rights reserved. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our privacy policy. You can change your cookies settings at any time through your browser settings. OK, I agree Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest