Find out about Learning Disability Week 2024
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.
The theme for the 2024 Learning Disability Week was "Do you see me?"
"Do you see me?" was about challenging the barriers people with a learning disability face.
We celebrated the things people with a learning disability bring to society.
What was Learning Disability Week about in 2024?
The topics we talked about each day during Learning Disability Week 2024 were:
- Monday 17 June: "Do you see me?"
- Tuesday 18 June: "Do you understand me?"
- Wednesday 19 June: "Will you work with me?"
- Thursday 20 June: "Do you hear me?"
- Friday 21 June: "Do you include me?"
- Saturday 22 June: "Will you support me?"
- Sunday 23 June: A summary of the week.
Learning Disability Week Easy Read
We've 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 to this years Learning Disability Week.
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:
- Campaign with Mencap to challenge the barriers that people with a learning disability face
- 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 on social media by downloading and sharing our resources.
- 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 happy and healthy lives.
Get involved by fundraising
Whether it's the thrill of a skydive, baking treats, organising a lunch and learn or hosting a coffee morning at your school, workplace or sports group, we would massively appreciate your support!
Learning Disability Week 2024 resources
Say hello to Michael. 👋
Michael is challenging the barriers people with a learning disability face every day.
He's a Mencap
Myth
A myth is an idea about something that is not true.
Buster, business owner, and competes at events at the Special Olympics for Great Britain.
Being seen
Ellie achieved her lifelong dream and smashed boundaries as the first British Vogue cover model with Down's Syndrome.
She wanted to make sure people with a learning disability were seen in society.
Do you see us?
Frequently asked questions about Learning Disability Week
What is Learning Disability Week?
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.
When is Learning Disability Week?
Learning Disability Week takes place every year, during the third week of June.
What was the topic of Learning Disability Week 2024?
The theme for Learning Disability Week 2024 was "Do you see me?"
It was all about being seen, heard and valued - a positive message that has been created by people with a learning disability to build a movement of change.
How can I get involved with Learning Disability Week?
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.