By Mencap
Photographer India Whiley-Morton took the photos of our
Myth
A myth is an idea about something that is not true.
Busters.
She really wanted to be
involved
Involved is being included in something or taking part in something.
in the project because she has a family member 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.
.
India and her Auntie Frances
“I’ve grown up with my Auntie Frances who has a learning disability and she is the life and soul of my family.
“When Mencap approached me about capturing these amazing Myth Busters on camera, I was really keen to be involved.”
“I wanted to be part of this
campaign
A campaign is when people work together to try to change something.
to show the amazing personalities that exist in the learning disability
community
A community is the people and places in an area.
."
India photographing Mythbuster Ellie Goldstein
I loved working with each and every one of the Myth Busters - hearing all their stories, learning about their passions and having a dance with them while shooting. It was great fun and everyone was amazing.”