Be Me

Read more about the day-to-day lives of people with a learning disability and the different things they have achieved.

Be me: Lloyd Page

My name is Lloyd Page, and I volunteer for Mencap. I recently went to parliament and have helped out at the Little Noise Sessions

Be me: Richard Lawrence

My name is Richard Lawrence and I'm 24. I work for Mencap as a spokesperson and research assistant. A big part of my role is speaking at conferences, but I recently played football against MPs

Be me: Kevin Smiley

My name is Kevin Smiley and I am 45 years old. In February 2010 I'm doing a 10-day sponsored bike ride through Argentina and Chile to raise money for Mencap

Be me: John Tapia

My name is John Tapia and I have a passion for speed – I have been riding quad bikes for three years. I recently got involved in a local campaign to help other disabled people try new things

Be me: Tony Sheavills

My name is Tony and I am co-chair of the Mencap Cymru committee. I used be someone who would sit at the back of the room and not take part, but I have more confidence now

Be me: Christopher Diedo

My name is Christopher Diedo and I am 23. I am a keen photographer and I won two prizes in this year's Snap! photo competition.