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Difference between learning disability and learning difficulty?

Hello!
I am a postgraduate student and am hoping to do some research working with adults with learning disabilities/ difficulties.
HOWEVER I am new to the community and I am still ignorant of the correct terminology so was wondering if someone would be able to distinguish the difference between learning disability and learning difficulty. Everywhere I've looked seems to say something different and I want to use empowering language in my research and make sure not to reinforce ableist terminology or points of view!
Hope this makes sense,
B x
I am a postgraduate student and am hoping to do some research working with adults with learning disabilities/ difficulties.
HOWEVER I am new to the community and I am still ignorant of the correct terminology so was wondering if someone would be able to distinguish the difference between learning disability and learning difficulty. Everywhere I've looked seems to say something different and I want to use empowering language in my research and make sure not to reinforce ableist terminology or points of view!
Hope this makes sense,
B x
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However "learning disability" is much more commonly used. Mencap, for example, describes themselves as "the voice of learning disability".