Mencap
Myth
A myth is an idea about something that is not true.
buster Daniel Wakeford is a Rock Popstar, recording artist and TV personality.
He wants to show the world that people 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. can make music and perform for fans around the world.
Daniel's myth to bust
“People with a learning disability cannot perform on stage or be in loving
relationships
Relationships are about the people in your life. You might have different types of relationships like friendships, family relationships, or a boyfriend or girlfriend.
; I do both!”
Top facts about Daniel Wakeford
Disability: Autism and a speech and language disorder
Location: Brighton
Likes: The Eurovision Song Contest, Robinson's "Summer Fruits" squash and James Bond
Dislikes: Eggs, mushy peas and football.
Meet Daniel
Daniel wants to bust the myth that “people with a learning disability cannot perform on stage or be in loving relationships; I do both!”
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