Craftivism Easy Read

Craftivism

Do you have something you want to say about how the world should be a better place for people with a learning disability?

Perhaps you want to bust some myths about living with a learning disability?

This Easy Read shows you some things you could do to share your message...

A placard is a printed or handwritten sign to be shown in public.

They can have words and pictures on them.

Placards are often carried during protests or events to share messages about things people care about.

Craftivism is made u from 2 words:

Craft is when you make things from different materials.

Activism is when you do something to try to make positive changes happen.

Step 1: Choose your message

If you find it hard to think of an idea, have a look at these pages on our website :

Or you can choose your own local campaign or message.

If you choose your own local campaign, write down a few words about that campaign.

For example, 'more accessible transport' or 'stop bullying'.

Step 2: Find some paper or card that you want to write or draw on.

Your paper or card can be any size you want.

Bigger is better as it will be easier to fit your message on.

We have a template that you can download and print out to write on by hand.

Or if you want to use a computer to make an online placard instead, we have a template for that too.

You can make as many placards as you want and invite friends to join in.

Your message will be stronger if more people join in.

Step 3: Show off your placard

You can hold your placard in your hands.

Or you can add a pole or stick to it to help you hold it.

To do this turn your placard over so that the words are face down.

Take a stick and sellotape or glue it to the placard.

Step 4: Take lots of photos with you holding your placard to share your message.

Step 5: Share photos on social media.

Type: #EverydayActivist and @Mencap in your message when you post your photos on:

Type: #EverydayActivist and @mencap_charity in your message when you post your photos on: