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From Mencap Training Academy to paid employment
A supported internship with the Mencap Training Academy helped Deniro build his confidence, develop new skills and take his first steps into the world of work.
What Channel 4’s The Experiment revealed
Our chief executive Jon Sparkes OBE has shared how Channel 4's new programme The Experiment, exposes just how poorly understood disabled people's rights Rights are the things everyone should be allowed to do like have a say, or go to school. still are, and how low public expectations are around what a good life looks like.
Your chance to win this winter
Ready for some seasonal sparkle? You could win one of 28 exciting prizes in the Mencap Snowball Draw!
And every raffle ticket you buy supports people with a learning disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. to live their lives to the full - it's a win-win.
Why do people celebrate Halloween?
On 31 October trick-or-treaters will be dressed in costumes to celebrate Halloween. But why do people celebrate this spooky day, and how did it all begin? See our new easy read Easy Read is a way of making written information easier to understand. Pictures are usually added next to the writing. to find out more about this annual event.
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Jon Sparkes OBE
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It's time to book your winter vaccinations
Research Research is a way of finding out information which could come from books, or asking people what they think. shows that people with a learning disability are more likely to become seriously unwell from winter illnesses, including the flu and pneumonia.
In October it's important that those most at risk get their winter vaccinations.
Mencap's online shop
We have some amazing finds available online!
You'll find everything including clothing, accessories, collectables, homeware, vinyl and much, much more on our eBay shop.
Current room vacancies for people with a learning disability
Mencap supported living services
Supported living is when you live in your own home with support from staff. People who live in supported living have a tenancy agreement.
and personal support services.
Need to talk to someone?
Our free helpline service offers advice and support for people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.