Mencap Mythbuster Sophie Potter says she is a sister, friend, dancer and party girl.
Sophie says she 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. know how to have a good time, too.
Sophie's myth to bust
People think people with a learning disability can't go out partying but we can. I want to go to Ibiza; they have all sorts of parties over there!
Top facts about Sophie Potter
Disability: Down syndrome
Location: Hull
Likes: Sunbathing with a Pina Colada, discos and Danny Dyer
Dislikes: Olives, swearing and being called 'cute' because of my disability.
Meet Sophie
Mencap Myth Buster, Sophie, challenges the misconceptions about what living with a learning disability looks like.
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Article in Big Issue: I know how to party
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