Learning Disability Week 2026
Do you see me?
1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability. This week, the Midlands says yes — we see you. Seven days, seven stories, one community that refuses to be invisible.
Source: Mencap (Public Health England prevalence, ONS population). Figures approximate.
Seven places people are too often unseen
Launch day. One question to the Midlands: do you see me?
Talent has no label. Inclusive hiring in practice.
Confidence on the pitch and every step counted.
Work the world should have been looking at.
For the people behind the people.
Being truly seen by someone who matters.
Walk, give, and keep people seen all year.
Real voices from the Midlands
Every story here comes from a real, consenting person or a Mencap-published account with attribution. No voices are invented.
A short, consented quote goes here once a real story is confirmed.
Story copy supplied from a consented or published source with attribution.
No quotes are invented. This card is ready for a real voice.
The 1.5 million step challenge
Walk, run, or wheel. Every step represents one of the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability. Rally your team, your club, or your family and help the Midlands reach the total.
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Be part of it
Pledge to take part and we will send the toolkit, daily prompts, and your step tracker. No spam, ever.
Donate to Midland Mencap
Funds an hour of inclusive community activity
Supports a family carer through our wellbeing service
Helps someone access the right support to live independently
Illustrative donation flow for this concept. No real payment is taken. Final version links to Midland Mencap's official donation platform.