Published: Thursday, 1st June 2023
Learning Disability Week runs between 19 to 25 June.
Photo album from Learning Disability Week 2023
The Royal Brough of Greenwich is joining forces with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and other partners to bust myths and stereotypes about people with learning disabilities to celebrate this year’s Learning Disability Week.
Councillor Denise Scott-McDonald, Cabinet Member for Health and Adults’ Social Care, said:
“People with a learning disability can achieve incredible things – from being on the front cover of the fashion magazine Vogue to running the London Marathon and everything in between. This year we will be smashing misconceptions about what people can do and shining a light on the stigma many still face every day.
“Through fashion, music and dance, singing, sports and sexuality we are proud to showcase the talents, self-identity, resilience and dynamism of our learning disability community. Join us at one of our events we’d love to see you there!
What’s on?
Monday 19 June Multi-cultural fashion show 10am to 1pm Woolwich Works, 11 No. 1 Street, SE18 6HD
Adults with learning disabilities, and their carers, are invited to join us in a celebration of culture and self-identity, modelling their favourite fashion and make-up looks on the catwalk!
If you’d like to attend email: Sherard-Road@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Wednesday 21 June 10am to 1pm General Gordon Square, Woolwich
Information stalls, a live MC, singing and dancing and be part of our rock painting mural.
Thursday 22 June Let’s talk about sexuality 1.30pm to 4.30pm Woolwich Works, 11 No. 1 Street, SE18 6HD
Learn more and take part in more conversations about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and more (LGBTQ+) identities. We will be talking about how to talk about sexuality and gender in a health setting with some fun activities to help us think more about this topic.
If you’d like to attend email: nicole.williams26@nhs.net
Work for us!
As part of Our Greenwich, the Council’s corporate plan for the next four years, it’s our mission to help residents live their best life free from discrimination. Did you know only 5.1 per cent of adults with a learning disability are in paid work? As a Council we currently have paid Community Facilitator roles available for people with learning disabilities as we are looking for people with real lived experience to join the team.
Local services
Our partners
Greenwich Mencap, the voice of learning disability in Greenwich, provides care, advice and support to people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties and autism and their families. Find out more about Greenwich Mencap.
Shared Lives
If you’re interested in finding out more about Shared Lives, where individuals and families provide accommodation and support for people, such as those with learning disabilities, who need some help to live the lives they choose, visit: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/sharedlives