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Lived experience
Ending the stigma of learning disability one pink sparkle podcast at a time
This Learning Disability Week, Ciara Lawrence - who works at Mencap and has a learning disability - writes about…
Disabled people were 60% more likely to lose their job during the pandemic
New research by the Learning and Work Institute and The Black Stork Charity has found that the employment gap for…
SEARCH project has a “life changing impact” for people with learning disabilities,…
The Dignity and Freedom Network’s (DFN) SEARCH project is an international transition to work programme committed…
Mencap partners with publishing group Hachette to raise awareness of learning…
Publishing group Hachette UK has teamed with Mencap to help reduce the everyday stigma and misunderstanding people…
The impact of early trauma on people with learning disabilities
What is the impact of trauma on people with learning disabilities and how can interventions be planned for their…
Living with epilepsy and learning disability: Hugh’s story
Drug resistant epilepsy is a term used to describe when adequate trials of two anti-epileptic drugs have failed to…
Is disability becoming better represented in the media?
This year’s Oscar nominees featured two films and a documentary which shine a light on disability in various forms.
Marvel and the Superhero Series launch ‘Find Your Power’ challenge for…
Marvel and the Superhero Series have joined forces to encourage disabled people to get moving again after research…
Facebook slammed for not tackling abuse aimed at people with learning disabilities
A learning disability charity is calling on Facebook to change its reporting process after failing to protect…
Half of all people in poverty in the UK are disabled or carers
Half of all people in poverty are either disabled or live with someone who is disabled, according new analysis…
People like me are six times more likely to die of Covid-19, so why can’t we…
Amy Clarke is a Digital Assistant for Mencap. In this blog she talks about how difficult life during the Covid-19 …
The future of social enterprises for people with a learning disability
Social enterprises have played a significant role in the employment prospects of people with a learning disability.…