Campaigns

Mencap Cymru campaigns and lobbies so that people with a learning disability are listened to, valued equally and included. We want to make sure that they are respected by their communities, get the healthcare and education that's right for them, and ensure that transport, public spaces, and important information are accessible.

We can assist people with a learning disability to influence change in their areas, and can help them take issues up with local politicians and councils.

If you are someone with a learning disability who wants support to campaign for something locally, please call the Wales Learning Disability Helpline on 0808 808 1111 or email helpline.wales@mencap.org.uk.

Annual healthcheck videos

In 2004, Mencap Cymru launched the Treat Me Right campaign. This campaign targeted the health inequalities suffered by people with a learning disability across Wales

Employment

In June 2008, Mencap Cymru launched its employment campaign 9 - 5.

Learning Disability Hate Crime

All too often, people are targeted by criminals because they have a learning disability. Many are stolen from, verbally abused, assaulted, and some incidents have even resulted in murder.

Changing Places

We want more people to be able to enjoy all that Wales has to offer. Our aim is to get more Changing Places toilet changing facilities across Wales.

Getting it right

Mencap Cymru launched the Getting it right in Wales campaign at the 2010 National Eisteddfod