Ground-breaking service supports Essex adults with learning disabilities into paid employment
A ground-breaking Inclusive Employment service in Essex is supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their aspirations of gai…
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HARVEY PRICE ANNOUNCED AS MENCAP AMBASSADOR
Today, Harvey Price has announced that he will be taking up a new role as Ambassador for the UK’s leading learning disability charity, Mencap. Harv…
Columnist: Harry Roche
Everyone is having a tough time right now but lockdown has been even harder for the estimated 1.5 million people with a learning disability, like me. …
Marriott Hotels Creating Life-Changing Opportunity for Young People With Learning Disabilities in London
An innovative partnership is helping to change the lives of young people with learning disabilities in London. DFN Project SEARCH is working with M…
Columnist Ciara Lawrence – Babies
I come from a very close family, which has always been the most important thing to me. Starting my own family is something I’ve thought about and I’ve…
Students celebrate achievement at graduation event
A group of students are celebrating their achievement after graduating from a course that prepares them for the workplace. Ace@Optalis is a course …
Gearing up for Mack’s Challenge at Derwen College
Derwen College staff and students will be cycling the distance to Lake Vyrnwy and back in training for ‘Mack’s Challenge’ - a student’s sponsored cycl…
Charity workers celebrate one year anniversary of special shop which helps people with learning disabilities
United Response charity workers are celebrating the first anniversary of their new Folkestone charity shop which helps local people with a learning di…
Summing up at Derwen College for Maths Week 2019
Counting, weighing, measuring and a large amount of ‘Tweeting’ added up to a highly competitive Maths Week 2019 at Derwen College, in Shropshire.. …
Photo travels the world for Internet Safety Day
A photo posted on social media has reached more than 19,000 people and travelled as far as New Zealand, demonstrating to students the far-reaching pow…
Mencap welcomes Government report on making elections more accessible
The Government have announced plans to ensure that elections are more accessible for disabled voters. Ismail Kaji is a Parliamentary Support Officer…
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People with a learning disability have a right to work - we want employment to be seen as key part of their life. Our vision is a future where peopl…
Interview: Izzy Loake, Hubbub Theatre Company
Izzy Loake (25) goes to college, where she’s enrolled on a catering course. More recently she’s been enjoying an actor training course which has been d…
The Big Lunch brings community spirit back to East Belfast streets
This summer for The Big Lunch 2018, people all over Northern Ireland are coming out of their houses and into the streets, gardens back alleys and parks…
Special Olympics GB Launches Polar Plunge Fundraiser
Brr! You’ve seen the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ – now try the real thing! Special Olympics GB, the largest charity providing year-round sports training …
GB Brings Home Four Medals From European Athletics Championships
The GB Team has returned to the UK with a total of four medals from the Inas Open European Athletics Championships, which took place in Bergen Op Zoom …