324 reactions · 153 shares | Work Experience Week provides people with a learning disability their first taste of a work environment and shows employers the benefits of employing a person with a learning disability. Find out how you can get involved: https://www.mencap.org.uk/workexperienceweek | Mencap | Facebook

1.2K views · 33 reactions | Meet Natalie who has been working for Mencap since 2018.  ⁣ ⁣ Natalie is passionate about spreading the word that people with a learning disability can succeed in the workplace and her career so far with Mencap illustrates this.⁣ ⁣  To find out more about how Mencap supports people with a learning disability into work, visit our website: https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/employment | Mencap | Facebook

💬 “For me, Diwali is about light overcoming darkness” This Diwali, Vijay, our Campaigns Assistant, shares his favourite memories and what the Festival of Lights means to him. Wishing everyone celebrating a very Happy Diwali 🪔 #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #LearningDisability #Inclusion Video description: Vijay is wearing a grey jumper and looks towards the camera, whilst he explains what Diwali is. | Mencap

💬 “People often think having a learning disability means you can’t work. That’s just not true.” Vijay, our Campaigns Officer, shares what he wishes more people knew about employment. With the right support, like Access to Work, jobs become accessible, and talent shines. Access to Work is help to get, or stay in work, that some people with a disability or health condition can get, this can be support like special equipment or a job coach to help you at work. #Accessibility #AccessToWork Video de

Mencap Campaigns Assistant Vijay and Mencap Parliamentary and Government Officer, explain why it is important to vote and how to register for the local elections 📝 On May 1, 2025, local elections will take place across 23 areas in England. If you have a learning disability, it’s important to vote to have your voice heard. These local leaders you will vote for, will make decisions about services that affect your life, like education, social care, and local facilities. Your vote helps shape the c