Learning Disability Week 2025: Financial challenges and inclusion for people with learning disabilities
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Gabrielle Pickard Whitehead
14d ago· 4 min readenNews
Summary
This article discusses Learning Disability Week (15-21 June), led by Mencap, with the theme 'do you see me?' which aims to challenge assumptions about people with learning disabilities and promote inclusion. It highlights the financial challenges people with learning difficulties can face, including barriers to employment, lower wages, and difficulties accessing financial services. The article emphasizes that people with learning disabilities should be seen, heard, and given equal opportunities, while also noting that every person has unique strengths, experiences, and challenges.
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bskyLearning Disability Week 2025: Financial challenges and inclusion for people with learning disabilitiesbit.lyKey quotes
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It's about making sure people with learning disabilities are seen, heard and given the same opportunities as everyone else.
Every person has unique strengths, experiences and challenges.
Every person has unique strengths, experiences and challenges.
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