Learning Disability Week is celebrated annually in the third week of June.
The week aims to educate, spread awareness, and increase understanding of learning disabilities. This year ‘Bust a Myth’ aims to dispel misconceptions about what people with a learning disability can and cannot do and shine a light on the stigma many people face every day.
People with learning disabilities are twice as likely to experience low self-esteem and self-confidence, social exclusion, and bullying that others don’t face, leading to mental health issues. Being diagnosed with a learning disability does not mean a person is not intelligent. It means they need extra support and specialised care to overcome the challenges they face in a particular subject area and learn in their unique way.
Follow us this week on our social media pages to see how people are so much more than a disability, and celebrate their achievements, talents and issues that matter most.