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Mencap colleagues Harry, Mo and Dan explain what a learning disability means to them ✨ Learn more about what a learning disability is here: https://brnw.ch/21wRMW1 Video description: A video of Harry, Mo and Dan on a video call. They are all looking towards the camera, as they explain what a learning disability means to them. They take turns in explaining it. | Mencap

Mencap colleagues Harry, Mo and Dan explain what a learning disability means to them ✨ Learn more about what a learning disability is here: https://brnw.ch/21wRMW1 Video description: A video of Harry, Mo and Dan on a video call. They are all looking towards the camera, as they explain what a learning disability means to them. They take turns in explaining it. | Mencap

661 viewsApr 4, 2025

💬 What is day to day life like for people with a learning disability today and what should the government be doing to improve their lives? 7 people with a learning disability, from across the country, spoke to ITV News about work, life, their biggest challenges and their worries for the future. Their stories reveal what we already know too well that people with a learning disability are still being ignored, dismissed and underestimated. As Mencap campaigner, Rahima told ITV News: “It felt like

💬 What is day to day life like for people with a learning disability today and what should the government be doing to improve their lives? 7 people with a learning disability, from across the country, spoke to ITV News about work, life, their biggest challenges and their worries for the future. Their stories reveal what we already know too well that people with a learning disability are still being ignored, dismissed and underestimated. As Mencap campaigner, Rahima told ITV News: “It felt like

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Do you know what a learning disability is? If not, watch this video! Please share this video and help us tackle the myths about learning disability! | Mencap

Do you know what a learning disability is? If not, watch this video! Please share this video and help us tackle the myths about learning disability! | Mencap

52.9K viewsMar 19, 2015

💭 What is a learning disability? Harry, Mo and Dan, three Mencap colleagues with a learning disability, explain what a learning disability is and the support they might need. #LearningDisabilityWeek | Mencap

💭 What is a learning disability? Harry, Mo and Dan, three Mencap colleagues with a learning disability, explain what a learning disability is and the support they might need. #LearningDisabilityWeek | Mencap

1.7K viewsJun 18, 2024

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

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

29K viewsMay 10, 2016

Why Mencap?

Why Mencap?

Harry, Digital Accessibility Officer at Mencap, shares what a learning disability means and why the right support matters💜 | Mencap

Harry, Digital Accessibility Officer at Mencap, shares what a learning disability means and why the right support matters💜 | Mencap

128K views7 months ago

Join Team Mencap and you can make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability! | Mencap

42.7K viewsFeb 8, 2021

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

6.2K viewsFeb 7, 2025

What is a learning disability?

157K viewsJun 3, 2016

We absolutely love this from @ewenandme 🙌 A reminder of what life with a severe learning disability can look like and that everyone’s experience can be different. Learn more about learning disability with the link in our bio. 🎥 Video Description: Clips of Ewen at the beach, on his iPad and at the park. Ewen’s sister explains how his learning disability effects him. #LearningDisability | Mencap

12.1K views9 months ago

If your child has a learning disability, and you're worried about their future when you're no longer around, then look no further. We're here to help. | Mencap

140.4K viewsMar 9, 2017

Employing people with a learning disability

We know people with a learning disability are worried about what changes to disability benefits could mean for them. Ismail Kaji, Parliamentary & Government Officer at Mencap, spoke to Andy Bell on @c5news about how vital Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is for his independence and to live a fulfilling life. He says he wouldn’t be able to work without the money he receives from PIP. 💬”If I don’t get my PIP, I’d be in four walls. I would be isolated. I’d be shut off from community.” PIP is a

13K viewsMar 18, 2025

Do you believe in a truly inclusive society for people with a learning disability? Leave a gift in your Will to Mencap and shape the future alongside people with a learning disability. | Mencap

121.2K viewsSep 4, 2024

📣 People with a learning disability die up to 23 years younger than the general population. This isn’t just a statistic, it’s a reality we’re fighting to change every day at Mencap. Thanks to #TheTraitors’ fans, more people are joining our mission. But recent NHS plans to scrap health targets for people with a learning disability could undo years of progress. Let’s make it clear: wanting people with a learning disability to have the same chance at a healthy life isn’t a “special interest”, it’s

5.4K viewsJan 29, 2025

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supports Mencap! 🙌 Your generosity has made a real difference in the lives of people with a learning disability across the UK. We simply couldn’t do it without you! If you’d like to learn more about what we’ve achieved together for people with a learning disability during 2023-24, please do read our Fundraising Impact Report, link in bio. | Mencap

602 viewsJan 23, 2025

Finding a workplace that truly supports people with a learning disability can make all the difference, With the right adjustments and understanding, people with a learning disability can thrive in paid work. Everyone deserves the chance to feel valued, supported, and included at work. #accesstowork #learningdisability #inclusiveworkplaces #disabilityinclusion Video description: A short clip from the TV show Scott's Creek shows Johnny Rose reacting with surprise and delight. The expression sugges

1.4K views3 months ago

“People with a learning disability can’t work.” Meet Michael, our Mencap Myth Buster, he’s here to prove that with the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive in the workplace, bringing talent, dedication and fresh perspectives every single day. #MythBusters #LearningDisability Video description: Michael in a Christmas jumper and reindeer antlers on his head. He speaks about the work he does and why it's not true that someone can't work because they have a learning disability

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🤔 Do you know the difference between learning disability and mental health? | Mencap

1.3K viewsNov 24, 2023

Through our charity of the year partnership with Virgin Money and Clydesdale Bank, we hope to raise awareness and educate people about learning disability. We asked a few people with a learning disability what having a learning disability really means to them. Here is what they had to say.👇 | Mencap

2.5K viewsJun 19, 2019

Learning Disabilities Work Experience Week is here! This week is a great chance to raise awareness and show employers the benefits of employing a person with a learning disability. It also provides opportunities for people with a learning disability to gain vital experience in the workplace. Watch this video to find out more about the week. | Mencap

20 viewsNov 9, 2015

💬 “I have a learning disability. Of course I can.” – Ciara, our amazing Engagement Lead, is challenging assumptions and sharing what she loves doing. Too often, people with a learning disability are underestimated. It's time to change that and bust some myth around it. Drop a comment and finish the sentence: "I have a learning disability, of course I can..." #DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 Video description: Clips of Ciara in a train station, a shop and at the pub with her friend. She i

62.9K views10 months ago

This Learning Disability Week, we want to show that many people with a learning disability are fit to work and can do a job well. Meet James. 👋 He is enrolled in our supported internship programme and is doing his work placement at The Shrewsbury Arms pub. James' job coach said: "James has been able to recall regular customer names and their drink preferences. In particular there is a man who comes in daily and on one shift, by the time he had entered the door and got to the bar, James already

2.5K viewsJun 21, 2023

Mencap Digital Accessibility Officer Harry shares his top tips to make things more accessible for people with a learning disability 📝 Read more with the link in our bio. Video description: Harry looks towards the camera as he shares his top tips about how to be more accessible. | Mencap

743 views1 year ago

Learning disability awareness: what you need to know about learning disability

51.5K viewsJul 9, 2014

Myth: People with a learning disability can’t work. Harry, Digital Accessibility Officer at Mencap, sets the record straight 👉 Find out more about learning disability and employment, with the link in our bio. Video description: Harry looks towards the camera and holds a microphone. He explains why people with a learning disability can work but some may need more support than others. There might be people who can’t work and that’s okay too. #DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 | Mencap

3.2K views10 months ago

Watch this beautiful video! Young people with a learning disability create their own puppets and rhythms to play different emotions at an Inspire Me workshop. Find out more about Inspire Me:http://ow.ly/z07cP | Mencap

14 viewsJul 10, 2014

💬 Do you see me? It’s one week to go until Learning Disability Week 2025. The theme this year is ‘Do you see me?’ It is about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued. Challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face and celebrate achievements. 📣 Share your story by tagging us @mencap 👉 Find out more information on our website: https://brnw.ch/21wTgvH #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 Video description: Clips of different people in offices, outside and in their ho

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