News and stories
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Tomoro Agency take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks!
Our wonderful corporate partners Tomoro Agency have recently tackled the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. The weather was treacherous however, they still completed the challenge and managed to raise an incredible £1145 for us here at Leeds Mencap. Tomoro holds a special place in our hearts, as Hannah, their Digital Account Manager is the granddaughter of
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Accessible Winter Events
2nd December International Day of Disabled People Showcase, Leeds Kirkgate Market, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Join People in Action to celebrate International Day of Disabled People as some of their amazing singers and dancers perform. This event is in the Kirkgate Market Event Space and is free to attend. 4th December Relaxed Skate Session, LS-TEN Skatepark,
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What conditions are associated with a learning disability?
By Hannah Crampton If someone has a certain condition, they may be more likely to have a learning disability. Every learning disability and condition is unique to the individual. A lot of people who struggle with a learning disability will typically have more than one diagnosis. In this blog post we will discuss some of
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How to get my child tested for a learning disability?
By Hannah Crampton How to get my child tested for a learning disability? Assessments can either be done by staff at your child’s school or nursery who are qualified, or by a healthcare professional or social worker. What is a diagnostic test for learning disabilities? Diagnosis can sound like an overly medical term. It is
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Living with a Learning Disability
by Hannah Crampton What stigmas are associated with learning disabilities? About 2% of the UK population have a learning disability. People affected by their learning disability can often be subject to negative attitude and behaviour from others, as may their carers or relatives. When it comes to learning disabilities in the workplace there may be
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What is a learning disability?
What is a learning disability? A learning disability is defined as a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities - for example household chores, socialising or managing money - which affects someone for their whole life. People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn things and may need extra support to
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Communicating with a learning disability
How do I support someone with a learning disability? Communication is key when trying to support someone with a learning disability. It helps you understand their needs, wants and feelings. Communication isn't just about talking, it's also listening and understanding. When you're communicating with someone with a learning disability, think about your tone of voice
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Inclusive Events Calendar September - December 2022
13th - 14th October Leeds Night Light, Various Venues Watch the city of Leeds light up! There are plenty of things to see and do across the city, and all main venues have accessible toilets and are accessible to wheelchairs and buggies. Read more here. Leeds Night Light, Leeds Central Library, 14th October, 6:30pm -
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Volunteer spotlight- Hannah
Hannah is our newest Marketing and Communications volunteer and has been supporting us here at Leeds Mencap over the past few months. She has written us a bit about herself and why she wanted to volunteer for us, so that you can get to know her better! "I wanted to join Leeds Mencap after seeing
