Meet Shekinah. After joining our Supported Internship programme at the Mencap Training Academy, Shekinah has been building the skills and confidence to thrive in the world of work and now she’s a trainee at Fair Shot Cafe ☕ With support from her Mencap skills coach, Shekinah’s learning life skills, growing her independence and planning for a bright future, maybe even as an entrepreneur or actress one day. 💬 Shekinah shared, “My skills coach has helped me to do the best I can do, like helping me

How do you help a child with a learning disability feel safe and happy? You can help them shine and live the lives they choose. | Mencap

Work Experience Week provides people with a learning disability their first taste of a work environment and shows employers the benefits of employing a person with a learning disability. Find out how you can get involved: https://www.mencap.org.uk/workexperienceweek | Mencap

Mencap Campaigns Assistant Vijay and Mencap Parliamentary and Government Officer, explain why it is important to vote and how to register for the local elections 📝 On May 1, 2025, local elections will take place across 23 areas in England. If you have a learning disability, it’s important to vote to have your voice heard. These local leaders you will vote for, will make decisions about services that affect your life, like education, social care, and local facilities. Your vote helps shape the c

Mencap’s Campaigns Assistant Vijay shares the differences between a learning disability and learning difficulty 💜 Learn more with the link in our bio. Video description: Mencap’s Campaigns Assistant Vijay looks towards the camera, whilst sharing the differences between a learning disability and learning difficulty. | Mencap