What is Learning Disability Week?
– Each year, the third week of June is Learning Disability Week. It is when we make sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability. The theme for this year’s Learning Disability Week is “Do you see me?”. “Do you see me?” is about challenging the barriers people with a learning disability face. We want to celebrate the things people with a learning disability bring to society.
What is Learning Disability Week about this year?
– The topics to talk about each day during Learning Disability Week are:
* Monday 17 June: “Do you see me?”
* Tuesday 18 June: “Do you understand me?”
* Wednesday 19 June: “Will you work with me?”
* Thursday 20 June: “Do you hear me?”
* Friday 21 June: “Do you include me?”
* Saturday 22 June: “Will you support me?”
* Sunday 23 June: A summary of the week.
How can you get involved in Learning Disability Week?
– Campaign with Mencap to challenge the barriers that people with a learning disability face.
– Talk about and celebrate the amazing things that people with a learning disability are doing in your community
– Spread awareness of Learning Disability Week on social media by downloading and sharing Mencap resources.
– Donate to Mencap to help them continue to campaign for people with learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.