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mencap.org.uk
People with a learning disability want what everyone wants, to be heard, seen and included 📣

No more prejudice. No more being left out. Just equal opportunities and the right to live a full, brilliant life.

👉 Find out more: mencap.org.uk/LDweek

#LearningDisabilityWeek2025 #WeAreHuman
June 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
leadthewaycald.bsky.social
🎉 Our final storyboard of the year!

Meet Harvey, who’s just started a new job with Happy Healthy Relationship 🌟 We’re so proud of you! 
 
🌐 leadthewaycalderdale.org 
 
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
June 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
arunchica.bsky.social
People with a learning disability want to be seen, heard & valued. That's why we're supporting #LearningDisabilityWeek!

#LDWeek is an opportunity to educate and raise awareness about learning disabilities & to smash stigmas & end discrimination ✊

See @mencap.org.uk‬ for more 👇
www.mencap.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
leadthewaycald.bsky.social
🌟 Learning Disability Week: 16–22 June 

We’re celebrating inclusion, empowerment & the voices of people with learning disabilities! 

🎉 Want to join our events? Get in touch! 

📞 0300 012 0416 
✉️ info@leadthewaycalderdale.org 
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/

#LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek
June 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
hex-productions.bsky.social
Our team has vast experience in empowering educational institutions to become digitally inclusive.

We offer #DigitalAccessibility solutions, such as #WebDevelopment, audit testing and training, to help all students to thrive online: zurl.co/79raX

#LDWeek #Education #FurtherEducation #SEN #SEND
Two homepages for Homefield College and Trinity Specialist College are side by side next to text saying “HeX Productions - Empowering every learner to access your digital content SEND accessibility specialists. Visit www.horlix.com”
June 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
bchccharity.bsky.social
Artwork created by Learning Disabilities service users has put a beautiful finishing touch on the therapy room at Greenfields, which has been refurbished and redecorated thanks to funding through #BCHCCharity: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news... #LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek
2 people hold up a painting they have made of trees by a lake
June 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
hft.org.uk
Learning disabled people are too often excluded or seen as incapable in five key areas of life.

Hobbies
Friendship
Work
Romance
Achievement

A learning disability should never be a barrier to living life to the fullest.

#LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek2025 #DoYouSeeMe
A graphic that introduces the five key areas of life that learning disabled people are excluded from or seen as incapable in. Next to each of the words, there's a symbol in blue or pink that illustrates it.
June 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
arunchica.bsky.social
People with a learning disability want to be seen, heard & valued. That's why we're supporting #LearningDisabilityWeek!

#LDWeek is an opportunity to educate and raise awareness about learning disabilities & to smash stigmas & end discrimination ✊
June 18, 2026 at 1:54 PM
leadthewaycald.bsky.social
We're celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing real stories. 

Today, meet Nick, whose journey to independence is inspiring! 💙 

Thank you, Nick, for sharing your story with us.  

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
June 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
leadthewaycald.bsky.social
We’re celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing Molly’s story 
 
💖 She’s gained confidence in building healthy relationships and making new friends! Let’s keep raising awareness 
 
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/ 
 
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
June 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
dptnhs.bsky.social
Gabby is a Business Support #Administrator with our Community #LearningDisability Team. In this video she talks about how something as simple as growing a tomato can build confidence, independence and connection for people with #LearningDisabilities. Read more: www.dpt.nhs.uk/news/learnin... #LDWeek
June 17, 2026 at 7:54 AM
ukpupxander.bsky.social
Pup Xander has released the EXCLUSIVELY INCLUSIVE video to support accessible nightlife & community inclusion during #LearningDisabilityWeek (15–21 June).

#ExclusivelyInclusive #LDWeek #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #PupXander #NorthYorkshire #InclusiveNightlife

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EXCLUSIVELY INCLUSIVE – Pup Xander (Official Lyrics Video)
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June 17, 2026 at 7:36 PM
wellnessmpft.bsky.social
It's #LDWeek and the theme this year is "Do you see me?" which all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard & valued 👇

We will be posting throughout #LearningDisabilityWeek to celebrate & raise awareness 💙

Find out more @mencap.org.uk
June 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
dptnhs.bsky.social
Today we mark the start of #LearningDisabilitiesWeek and this year’s theme is 'Do You See Me?'- which is about being seen, heard and valued. Here, Gabby talks about her role as a Business Support Administrator with our Community #LearningDisabilities Team: www.dpt.nhs.uk/news/learnin... #LDWeek #NHS
June 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM
cordisbright.bsky.social
Our latest blog with @mencap.org.uk reveals the hidden financial costs of living with a #learningdisability, from mobility aids to higher living expenses. We highlight the shortcomings of PIP and call for person-centred reform in disability benefits.
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#DoYouSeeMe #LDWeek
June 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
academicappts.bsky.social
It's Learning Disability Week, and this years theme is "Do you see me?".

It's about celebrating the things that people with a learning disability do,.

It's about challenging the barriers that they face!

it's about respecting, including and valuing others!

#learningdisability #LDWEEK
June 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
hft.org.uk
We’re proud to be part of @mencap.org.uk's #DoYouSeeMe campaign.

Too often, learning disabled people are left out of conversations and not seen for the individuals that they truly are.

We'll share more stories from people we support over the next week.

#LDWeek
June 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
lancshosplib.bsky.social
This week is Learning Disability Week, and the theme is 'Do You See Me?' This highlights the importance of people with learning disabilities being seen, heard and valued.

To celebrate #LDWeek pop into the library to check out our display and borrow a book!
June 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
katrinacooper.bsky.social
Celebrated Learning Disability week by attending Do you see me? learning event hosted by the RCN NI Learning Disability and CAMHS network. An excellent morning of learning and the highlight of my week has been watching Glenvagh Special School choir opening the event. #rcn #LDnursing #camhs #LDweek
June 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
leadthewaycald.bsky.social
🌞 This Tuesday, we celebrated Learning Disability Week with a fun, inclusive Sports Day at Manor Heath Park! 
 
Over 55 people joined us for sunshine, smiles, and activities. 
 
Thanks to all who came and Disability Sports Calderdale. 
 
📸 Check out some great moments we captured! 
 
#LDWeek
June 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
paraheritage.bsky.social
It's #LearningDisabilityWeek and we're highlighting the story of Paralympic sprinter and disability rights campaigner, Kenny Colaine MBE.

To read more, visit: paralympicheritage.org.uk/kenneth-cola...

🎓🎓♿ #LDweek #DoYouSeeMe
Athlete Kenny Colaine holds his hands in the air and smiles as he wears his 1992 Paralympic gold medal around his neck. He is wearing a ParalympicsGB tracksuit, which is white, blue and red.
June 16, 2026 at 10:45 AM
dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social
If you work in a school and would like to know more about what we can deliver with the young people that you work with, please visit: dancesyndrome.co.uk/what-we-do/w...

#LearningDisabilityWeek2025 #LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe #LDWeek
Working with Schools | DanceSyndrome
DanceSyndrome is proud to be working in partnership with schools and settings on their Artsmark Award journey.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
hex-productions.bsky.social
Everyone consumes information differently. To aid users, provide content in alternative formats such as:

Explainer videos
Audio
Infographics

Also integrate Easy Read, which breaks content down into pictures, with simple wording.

#LDWeek #LearningDisabilities #DigitalAccessibility @mencap.org.uk
Learning Disability Week Steps Towards Digital Inclusion. Alternative Formats Matter. Everyone processes online information in different ways. This could be Videos, Podcasts, Infographics, or Easy Read. Different formats gives equal access.
June 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
hex-productions.bsky.social
Whether on a site, document, social media or email - simple adjustments to your writing style can drastically aid with #accessibility and help users better digest your information.

Learn more in our guide: zurl.co/peGJv

#LDWeek #LearningDisabilities #Education #DigitalAccessibility @mencap.org.uk
An animation of three people are next to a large mobile phone, assessing the inclusivity of its written content on a website. Text reads “Learning Disability Week Steps Towards Digital Inclusion. Writing user-friendly content. Tailor your writing style to be inclusive for all online visitors: Use easy and short words, Avoid jargon and buzzwords, Write in short sentence lengths, Write in an active voice instead of passive, Write acronyms and abbreviations in full, and Use a clear and consistent layout.”
June 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social
During #LDWeek25 we want to talk about iCreate, an Arts Council England funded project that helps emerging Choreographers to share their vision & be seen. This video explains the iCreate concept & why it's such an important platform:
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#DoYouSeeMe #LDWeek
iCreate: Year 1
iCreate was a choreography project which DanceSyndrome delivered in 2023-24. Each month a different Choreographer led rehearsals with volunteer performers to...
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June 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM