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The Myth Busters

Who are the Myth Busters?

A cover model. Athletes. TV stars. Activists... And more! Meet the ambassadors who are challenging misconceptions about what living with a learning disability looks like.

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Mencap Myth Buster Sophie becomes Cosmopolitan magazine model for the day

Mencap’s very own Myth Buster, Sophie, who has Down Syndrome and wants to show the world that people with a learning disability can feel empowered, comfortable and sexy in their skin ...
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The importance of joining the GP Learning Disability Register

A blog by Activist and Mencap Myth Buster, Brendan Chivasa ...
Brendan Chivasa
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Meet the Myth Busters

Meet the 18 people who want to show the world what living with a learning disability really looks like.  ...
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Want to be a Myth Buster?

A Myth Buster is someone who shows you that something is not true. If you want to bust some myths, we would love to hear from you! ...
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India Whiley-Morton and the Myth Busters

Photographer India Whiley-Morton took the photos of our Myth Busters. She really wanted to be involved in the project because she has a family member with a learning disability. ...
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