We're Mencap. We support people with a learning disability to live their lives to the full.
Meet Mencap's Job Squad
A group of 6 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.
in paid
employment
Employment means having a job.
. Their stories show the real impact of inclusive workplaces - boosting confidence,
independence
Independence means doing things on your own. Making your own choices.
, and wellbeing - while challenging misconceptions about learning disability.
How I got a job as a Front of House Team Member
This Learning Disability Week 2026, we're sharing a series of articles about getting a job if you have a learning disability.
Arjhay is a member of Mencap's Job Squad and we recently caught up with him to find out how he got his current paid job as a Front of House Team Member at Chopstix noodle bar.
Get involved by taking part in One Big Walk
This Learning Disability Week we are asking you to help us walk 1.5 million steps to help raise funds and awareness for the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability.
Mencap turns 80
For 80 years, Mencap has fought with, and for, people with a learning disability, campaigning for equal
rights
Rights are the things everyone should be allowed to do like have a say, or go to school.
and opportunities in society.
Learning Disability Week photos
Learning Disability Week is in full swing, and our
community
A community is the people and places in an area.
is shining! We are spending the week celebrating inclusion, sharing stories, and making memories. Click through our photos to see a glimpse of how we are celebrating right now!
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