Small but meaningful – Columnist, Ciara Lawrence

Growing up with a learning disability, I was often told I wouldn’t achieve anything but after 23 years working at Mencap, I’ve felt the power of small …

Telling stories

Columnist- Ciara Lawrence Growing up with a learning disability, I never wanted to read, and I didn’t understand books. Now, I’m the voice behind t…

2023 wasn’t OK -and that’s OK

I’m not going to lie, 2023 was a bit of a rollercoaster for me. Personal tragedies have combined with professional changes - moving from one team to a…

Learning self-confidence- the ultimate challenge

Now, more than ever, we are very self-conscious as a society. Growing up in the digital era as a disabled person, my self-image has evolved lots over …

I’m happy to speak out about my life – but don’t assume all disabled people are the same.

Columnist - Ciara Lawrence In late September, the Government launched a brand-new campaign, ‘Ask, Don’t Assume’, encouraging people to talk to disa…

Columnist – Melissa Cassidy 

Steering through a driving assessment Now that I’m of the age to have a driving licence I’ve realised that the road to learning to drive with a dis…