Mencap Lifestyle & Work Yorkshire

Thank you to the fab volunteers from @LeedsRAG & @WorkYorkshire who helped me talk proudly about what we do at Leeds Mencap @UniversityLeeds Facilities charity showcase. We hope to be their 2020 charity of the year! If you know someone there - please tell them to vote for us!

Employing people with a learning disability was the hot topic at our business breakfast today with @VirginMoney, supported by the @FinancialTimes. Helping increase opportunities for employing people with a #LearningDisability. Get involved: mencap.org.uk/LDWW #HereIAm

If you're in any doubt why people with a #LearningDisability make brilliant employees, just check out Natalie's enthusiasm for a Monday!! 🤸‍♀️ 🌈 😆 It's Learning Disability Work Week - let's give more people like Natalie a chance. Get involved: mencap.org.uk/LDWW #HereIAm

As part of learning disability work week #HereIAm we’ve updated our factsheets for employers. Check them out here: mencap.org.uk/sites/default/…

Well done @ciarale01 on a brilliant interview this morning. Ciara organised this interview herself to raise vital awareness of #LearningDisability and how everyone can fulfill their ambitions and dreams. Thank you for using your voice in such a powerful way Ciara. #HereIAm

I have got Down Syndrome and I do Front of House at @FoxesH. I am good at serving food and being polite to the guests from Matt #HereIAm #LDWorkWeek #WorkReadyLifeReady

Jemma has a #LearningDisability and loves being a dental assistant: “It's the best job I've ever had. It's a really nice feeling to see patients walk out with a smile.” Watch/read Jemma's @bbcbitesize story this Learning Disability Work Week: bbc.in/352Amk9 #HereIAm

It’s Learning Disability Work Week - did you know? ❇️ 62% of working aged adults with a #LearningDisability want to work ⛔ BUT less than 6% are in paid employment ❓ What do you think is the main barrier stopping employers? Find out more: mencap.org.uk/LDWW #HereIAm

What a great way to open Learning Disability Work Week! A fantastic meeting with @ODEONCinemas today. Hopefully we can develop opportunities together! #HereIAm

#ActuallyAutistic people - someone is looking for a #SelfEmployed Cleaner and Gardener in #Leeds! For more info on these #LeedsJobs or to apply, please use the contact details in this advert

It’s @Mencap_Charity Learning Disability Work Week . Show your support and help people with a #LearningDisability enter into meaningful employment. Get involved #HereIAM socsi.in/Se4NH

Today is the launch of this year’s Learning Disability Work Week (18-22 Nov) where we will be celebrating what great employees people with a learning disability make. We want to hear everyone’s stories. Use #hereiam when sharing your posts. mencap.org.uk/get-involved/l…

We want to help people with a #LearningDisability enter meaningful employment so we support @Mencap_Charity’s Learning Disability Work Week. Help us by volunteering at activities for students with SEND in #Bradford: 28 Nov 15 & 22 Jan 5 & 12 Feb Comment below for info #HereIAm

This week is Learning Disability Work Week where we will be celebrating what great employees people with a learning disability make.We want to hear everyone’s stories. Use #hereiam when sharing your posts. @mencap_charity mencap.org.uk/get-involved/l…

Did you know, only 6% of people with a learning disability of working age are in paid employment? It's Learning Disability Work Week & @Mencap_NI support people with a learning disability to get the right support to access & stay in work. Stay tuned this week #LDWorkWeek #HereIAm

People with a #LearningDisability are being shut out of work. It limits independence, knocks self-esteem and makes them feel excluded from society. Tim and Joe from @Clipper_UK talk about how their job has transformed their life. Get involved: mencap.org.uk/LDWW #HereIAm

"The R-Word it's like emotional bullets (...). Just stop using it full stop." Richard is right. The R-Word is never acceptable. It hurts. It is discriminatory. It is plain wrong! This #AntiBullyingWeek, #TheChangeStartsWithUs. Let's stop the use of the R-Word, once and for all!

We are delighted to announce that @Edelharris will become our new Chief Executive Officer. With her many years of experience with @Cornerstonescot, her passion and personal connection to #LearningDisability we can't wait to start working with her. bit.ly/32DSekm

Update: The @changepeople_, @KeyRingLiving and @LeedsUniBSchool #LearningDisability #Employment event on Wed 23rd Oct is now at @AmbitionLeeds. It still runs from 12 Noon-5pm; more info on how to book here: advonet.org.uk/learning-by-do…

The #Leeds Hidden Talents Job Fair for #ActuallyAutistic jobseekers is on in less than two weeks' time! For more info, please visit the event's website at leedshiddentalents.com