Bridge College is proud to celebrate Learning Disability Week, a UK-wide awareness campaign led by Mencap that takes place from 15 until 21 June.
This important week is dedicated to increasing understanding, challenging stereotypes, and celebrating the talents, and achievements of people with learning disabilities.
The 2026 theme, “Do You See Me?”, shines a spotlight on the importance of people with learning disabilities being seen, heard, and valued in all aspects of life. It encourages individuals, communities, and organisations to reflect on how inclusive they truly are and what more can be done to ensure everyone feels recognised and respected.
At Bridge College, we are committed to playing our part in raising awareness and helping to improve the concerning statistics highlighted by Mencap. By educating, engaging, and inspiring our college community, we aim to create meaningful change.
Stats from www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisabilityweek
Throughout the week, Bridge College is showcasing a variety of educational resources and activities designed to promote inclusion and celebrate each individual’s strengths. We believe that every student brings unique talents and perspectives, and Learning Disability Week is the perfect opportunity to highlight and embrace this diversity.
The Bridge College Speech and Language Therapy team has created an engaging and interactive display for students and colleagues to explore. The display features:
- Mindfulness activities to support wellbeing
- Switch-activated songs to encourage participation and accessibility
- Informative resources to help people learn about different diagnoses
Students across the college have been invited to visit the display, take part in activities, and, most importantly, join conversations about the many different ways people learn.
We asked student, Paul what he thought of the display,
“From the board we have learnt about different people, this helps us to make new friends and make sure everyone feels included”
Emma Ashbrook, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant at Bridge College, shared:
“At Bridge College, we understand that everyone has different ways of learning, and we aim to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.”
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