June is Pride Month
In this article, Daniel, who has 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.
and neurodiversity, talks about his
experience
Experience is when you have learned or tried something before.
finding a connection, facing exclusion, and navigating the dating scene as a
gay
Gay means a man who fancies other men, or a woman who fancies other women.
person with a learning disability.
Learning Disability Week: 15-21 June
Not long to go!
The theme for 2026 is "Do you see me?" which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued in all aspects of life.
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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.
Free Planning for the Future webinar
Join one of our free webinars about the importance of setting up
a Trust
A Trust looks after money for a person or a group of people.
for a person with a learning disability. Legal professionals will talk about the different types of Trusts available and the steps you need to take to ensure the life you’ve built together lives on.
Need to talk to someone?
Our free helpline service offers advice and support for people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.