What is Learning Disability Week?
Each year, the third week of June is
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.
Week.
It is when we make sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability.
In 2026, Learning Disability Week runs from Monday 15 June to Sunday 21 June.
We want to celebrate what people with a learning disability bring to society.
Why is Learning Disability Week important?
Watch this video about Learning Disability Week where Alexander Dragonetti provides a powerful reminder of why this week matters so much!
Meet Mencap's Job Squad!
Launching this Learning Disability Week, Mencap’s Job Squad!
Share their stories and show the 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 can I get involved in Learning Disability Week?
If you would like to get
involved
Involved is being included in something or taking part in something.
with Learning Disability Week you can:
- Talk about and celebrate the amazing things that people with a learning disability are doing in your
community
A community is the people and places in an area.
. - Spread awareness of Learning Disability Week.
- Download and share our Learning Disability Week resources.
- Campaign with Mencap to challenge the barriers that people with a learning disability face.
- Donate to Mencap to help us continue to
campaign
A campaign is when people work together to try to change something.
for people with a learning disability to live life to the full. - Visit a Mencap charity shop.
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.
Join us live on TikTok this Friday!
We're hosting a TikTok live this Friday as part of Learning Disability Week and our One Big Walk challenge!
Join us live from the Mencap team walk to:
- hear from people who are doing their One Big Walk challenge
- find out more about our history,
- and celebrate Learning Disability Week 2026.
Make sure you follow Mencap on TikTok @mencap_charity and get ready to go live with us on Friday 19 June at 12pm.
“I have a learning disability. Of course I can.”
Ciara, our amazing Engagement Lead, is challenging assumptions and sharing what she loves doing but everyone is different and has a different
experience
Experience is when you have learned or tried something before.
of living with a learning disability.
Find out about Learning Disability Week 2026
The theme for Learning Disability Week 2026 is "Do you see me?"
"Do you see me?" is about making sure that people with a learning disability are are seen, heard, included, and valued in all aspects of life.
Learning Disability Week Easy Read
We created an
Easy Read
Easy Read is a way of making written information easier to understand. Pictures are usually added next to the writing.
guide about Learning Disability Week in 2026.
Celebrating 80 Years of change
Judy's real legacy is not a stamp or a title. It is the lives of people with a learning disability that have been changed because she decided to act.
The blue plaque makes sure that she, and the place where it all started is not forgotten.
By Mencap
Learning Disability Week is all about making sure the world hears what life is like if you, or someone you know, has a learning disability.
Learning Disability Week takes place every year, during the third week of June.
The theme for Learning Disability Week 2026 is "Do you see me?"
It's all about being seen, heard and valued - a positive message that was been created by people with a learning disability to build a movement of change.
If you would like to get involved with Learning Disability Week you can:
- Talk about and challenge the barriers that people with a learning disability face.
- Spread awareness of Learning Disability Week on social media.
- Donate to Mencap to help us continue to campaign for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.