#LDWEEK25
As Learning Disability Week comes to a close, we're taking time to reflect — not just on the challenges we've highlighted, but on the people working every day to make change happen.✨💜

#LearningDisabilityWeek2025 #LDWEEK25 #DoYouSeeMe #PBS4 #HealthcareGap #InclusiveHealthcare #LDNurses
June 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
At the end of #LDWeek25, what have been your highlights?

Our dancers onsidered the question "#DoYouSeeMe?" & explained how dance performance & choreography opportunities, like iCreate, help them to feel seen & included in society.

You can see all their messages here: dancesyndrome.co.uk/ldweek25/
June 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We're always looking for new ways to make our Dance Leaders more visible, using dance to challenge perceptions about #LearningDisabilities

We recently created the role of Dance Leader Environment Champion & Lucy has taken on this role: dancesyndrome.co.uk/lucy-burgess... #LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe?
June 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe? #iCreate25 is rewriting the rules of who gets to choreograph, lead & inspire in dance!

Our Founder Jen Blackwell is an established performer & emerging Choreographer. At iCreate '25 she presents "Diamond" - a striking solo dance, exploring the concepts of beauty & strength.
June 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
At the end of the week, we all want to relax in our favourite ways

Find out how people with learning disabilities access nightlife and what we can do to make it normal to see them out and about on a Friday night: vimeo.com/962187697/18...

#LDWeek25
Going Out and Nightlife
For Learning Disability Week 2024, Bild spoke to people with learning disabilities about things that affect their daily lives. People with learning disabilities…
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June 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe? #iCreate25 is rewriting the rules of who gets to choreograph, lead & inspire in dance!

Lucy Burgess will be making her choreographic debut at iCreate '25. Lucy's piece blends Hollywood glamour with pop star sass, as the performers question what it really means to be “Famous.”
June 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
LD Week 2025

Do YOU SEE ME

DO YOU SEE ME

We hope you have enjoyed finding out about some of the amazing things our members do

We hope you SEE us find out see below

Here: www.manpf.org/

or

Here: www.youtube.com/@firstmcr

#LDWeek25
#BetterTogether
June 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
LD Week 2025

Do YOU SEE ME

DO YOU SEE ME

As the Chair person of Manchester People First
Smashing them Myths about what people with Learning Disabilities can do.

LINK: www.youtube.com/watch

#LDWeek25
#BetterTogether
Alex DJ Xanda - June 2023 - LD Week23 - Under 1 Roof
DJ Xanda - Rocking The Under One Roof crowd as part of LD Week 2023 Smashing them Myths about what people with Learning Disabilities can do. Alex rocked the party as support DJ for Nite People and then went back 2 back with Nite People to finish of the night for the last 15 minutes Well done Alex and Thanks to Nite People (more like Nice People) MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
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June 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
As part of our commitment to helping dancers with #LearningDisabilities to be more visible, we'll be at

💃👩‍🦼🕺 Capital of Dance
📆 Monday 7th July
🕤 12pm - 2pm
📍 Blackpool Comedy Carpet

Come & join in with our free dance activities!

More info
capitalofdance.com/events/dance...
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe
June 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
LD Week 2025

Do YOU SEE ME

DO YOU SEE ME

As a Researcher

Nathan (Nemo)
Smashing them Myths about what people with Learning Disabilities can do.

LINK: www.youtube.com/watch

#LDWeek25
#BetterTogether
Alex DJ Xanda - June 2023 - LD Week23 - Under 1 Roof
DJ Xanda - Rocking The Under One Roof crowd as part of LD Week 2023 Smashing them Myths about what people with Learning Disabilities can do. Alex rocked the party as support DJ for Nite People and then went back 2 back with Nite People to finish of the night for the last 15 minutes Well done Alex and Thanks to Nite People (more like Nice People) MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
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June 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe? #iCreate25 is rewriting the rules of who gets to choreograph, lead & inspire in dance!

David Corr enjoyed presenting his own choreographic vision in last year's iCreate. In 2025, he shadowed other emerging Choreographers to observe their approach & learn new ways of working.
June 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe? #iCreate25 is rewriting the rules of who gets to choreograph, lead & inspire in dance!

Ellie was a Choreographer in last year's iCreate. In 2025, she's been shadowing another Choreographer to learn new ideas, like making use of props. She's learned a lot & enjoyed the process
June 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
LD Week 2025

Do YOU SEE ME

DO YOU SEE ME

As a DJ

DJ Xanda (Alex) - Rocking The Under One Roof crowd
Smashing them Myths about what people with Learning Disabilities can do.

LINK: youtu.be/bjbVAyFZrKQ

#LDWeek25
#BetterTogether
Alex DJ Xanda - June 2023 - LD Week23 - Under 1 Roof
DJ Xanda - Rocking The Under One Roof crowd as part of LD Week 2023 Smashing them Myths about what people with Learning Disabilities can do. Alex rocked the party as support DJ for Nite People and then went back 2 back with Nite People to finish of the night for the last 15 minutes Well done Alex and Thanks to Nite People (more like Nice People) MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
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June 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Young disabled people face a higher risk of sexual violence and often encounter barriers to disclosure, such as not being believed or lacking the words to explain.
It’s essential to listen carefully, believe their experiences, and support their decisions.
#LDWeek25 #AnybodyAnyTypeAnyTime
June 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We're working hard to create a pathway of dance activities from early years to adults. The first session as part of this plan is Everybody Dance: Juniors in #Chorley

📍 Tatton Community Centre
🧒 Age 7-11
📆 Monday
🕓 4:30pm – 5:30pm
💷 £3.50
Book online at bit.ly/DS-Juniors-C...
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe
June 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎶 𝗜 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 🎶

Spotlight on the incredible people at @DreamHomeSwansea and the music video they have created. @cwmpas.bsky.social

Be warned, it is seriously catchy!

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek25

www.youtube.com/watch?v=77DU...
I Believe In Myself - music video
YouTube video by dream home
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June 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe? #iCreate25 is rewriting the rules of who gets to choreograph, lead & inspire in dance!

John Burrow presented a beautiful piece of choreography at iCreate 2024. In 2025, he took the role of Shadower, working with an emerging Choreographer to consider a different perspective.
June 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe? #iCreate25 is rewriting the rules of who gets to choreograph, lead & inspire in dance!

Lucie White has lots of performance experience but iCreate '25 is her first choreography opportunity. Her piece uses expressive movement & abstract imagery to portray the concept of fire.
June 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Claire said "When we talked about bus passes, everyone started writing to people saying we don’t think the bus pass is very fair. People did this on their own initiative showing how passionate people feel about this."
#LearningDisabilityWeek2025 #LDWeek25 #LDWeek2025 (7/7)
June 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Looking forward to welcoming
Lancaster University researchers to talk with our members about Belonging .....

#LDWeek25
#StrongerTogether
#DoingThingsDifferentlySInce92
June 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
#TeamDS are dancing at Blackburn With Darwen's SEND Inclusion Day tomorrow (Thursday 19th June 2025) as part of our #LDWeek25 activities.

Come along and join us! We'll be dancing between 12.30pm - 1.30pm but will lots of other things to see throughout the day!
June 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe?

#iCreate25 is rewriting the rules of who gets to choreograph, lead & inspire in dance!

Jodie was a Choreographer at iCreate 2024. She wanted to think about new ways of working, so took the role of Shadower for iCreate '25. She's learned a lot & is excited to share the work!
June 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Today is the last day to get tickets for our
Party tomorrow

75 out of the 100 have gone

Come along and have a dance to celebrate LD Week 2025
with us
at The Derby Arms Pub in Cheetham Hill
(10 minutes walk from AO Arena)

Ticket Link: tiny.cc/ldparty25

#LDWeek25
June 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
June 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe? #iCreate25 is rewriting the rules of who gets to choreograph, lead & inspire in dance!

Jamie Montwill makes his choreographic debut at iCreate '25 with ‘Red Happy’ a celebration of rhythm, expression & the joy of dancing - pure movement delight with a playful twist.
June 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM