Columnist Ciara Lawrence: How I got here

I am 39 years old and I work as a campaigns support officer at learning disability charity, Mencap. I have a husband, a hamster and I’m a Kylie Minogu…

Budget ends austerity BUT no for you…

I’ve seen my fair share of budget statements over the years. I was going to say ‘digested’ but the fact is that many of them have simply given me acid stomach.

Meet the ‘Be the Difference’ Partners for Able Magazine’s Employment Initiative

Regular readers will remember that we recently launched our employment initiative, Be the Difference, with the specific aim of helping more disabled peo…

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…

Mencap: Matt, Employer Case Study

Matt Williams from The Oxford Charcoal Company tells us about his experience of hiring someone with a learning disability. "When Antony arrived with…

Mencap: Antony, Employer Case Study

"I was getting depressed at home, I was just going nuts basically. There was nothing to do. I had no money coming in, and any little money that I did h…

Mencap: Patrick, Employer Case Study

"My name’s Patrick and I’m 19 years old. I joined the Oxfordshire Supported Internship Programme, during my final year in college, and I spend two days…

Mencap

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…

Birmingham’s ICC to host world’s largest gathering of learning disability campaigners

The 17th Inclusion International World Congress is taking place from 30th May – 1st June at the ICC in Birmingham, UK. Bringing together around 900 …