The internet can open up the world for someone with an intellectual disability. It can make communication easier, help access advice and information and create online communities. Sadly, the internet also has a dark side. We’ve worked with Spectrum Care to create plain language online safety guides for people with an intellectual disability, and those who support…
We’ve worked with Spectrum Care to create this plain language online bullying guide. It offers advice for people with an intellectual disability, and those who support them. Read our other plain language guides here. Plain language online bullying guide Bullying is when someone says or does something unkind or unsafe to someone else. When bullying…
There is a lot of talk about online bullying – but what is online bullying and why is it different than other types of bullying? What does online bullying look like? Online bullying can be private (e.g. in direct messages or by text) or more public (e.g. public posts, or in a closed or public…
Drama and gossip can feel like a part of life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If someone is bullying or harassing you online you can ask us for help and advice – no matter what your situation is. How can we help? Our helpline is open seven days a week to give…
