Learning Disability Week

In 2025, Learning Disability Week will begin on Monday, June 16. The theme for this year is "Do you see me?", which focuses on ensuring that people with learning disabilities are seen, heard, and valued in all aspects of life.

What is Learning Disability Week?

Learning Disability Week occurs every year during the third week of June. It is a time to raise awareness and ensure that the world understands the experiences of people with learning disabilities.

The theme for 2025 is "Do you see me?" – a message that encourages society to recognize and appreciate the value of people with learning disabilities. The goal is to ensure they are seen, heard, included, and respected in every part of life.

This week serves as a celebration of the contributions that people with learning disabilities make to society.

Learning Disability Week: Easy Read

An Easy Read guide for this year's Learning Disability Week has been created for easier understanding of the week’s events and initiatives.

Learning Disability Week is an annual event that takes place in June.

How to Get Involved in Learning Disability Week

There are many ways to get involved and support Learning Disability Week:

Celebrate the incredible achievements of people with learning disabilities in the community.
Spread awareness of Learning Disability Week.
Download and share Learning Disability Week resources.
Campaign with Mencap to challenge the barriers people with learning disabilities face.
Donate to Mencap to support the continued advocacy for people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling, healthy lives.

Get Involved by Fundraising

This Learning Disability Week, Mencap is calling on supporters to help walk 1.5 million steps to raise both funds and awareness for the 1.5 million people with learning disabilities in the UK.

People can get involved by:

Organizing events that reflect the voices and contributions of people with learning disabilities.
Participating in activities to show support.
Sharing and celebrating the achievements of people with learning disabilities in their community.
Spreading awareness on social media by tagging Mencap and using the hashtag #LearningDisabilityWeek2025.
Sharing content from Mencap’s social media channels to help amplify the message.

This Learning Disability Week, Mencap encourages people to register for One Big Walk, a fundraising event aimed at reaching 1.5 million steps to represent the 1.5 million people with learning disabilities in the U

Let’s all join together to make Learning Disability Week 2025 a meaningful and impactful event that shines a light on the importance of inclusivity, respect, and appreciation for people with learning disabilities.

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