From working with politicians in changing legislation, to partnering with local
organisations
Organisations are groups like companies and businesses.
to highlight and share best practice, we
campaign
A campaign is when people work together to try to change something.
with and for people with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
, to ensure their
rights
Rights are the things everyone should be allowed to do like have a say, or go to school.
become a reality.
Together we want to ensure everyone with a learning disability is listened to, valued equally, and included in all aspects of society.
All Party Group on Learning Disability
This All Party Group allows us to take the issues faced by a person with a learning disability and their families, straight to Stormont MLA’s.
Its purpose is to promote better understanding of the raised issues, to influence policy, legislation and
service
A service gives people what they need, like healthcare services that help people when they are ill, and support services that give people support.
developments.
Find out more about the NI Assembly All Party Group on Learning Disability here.
Consultations
A
consultation
Consultation is finding out what people think about something.
is our way to ensure the voice of people with a learning disability is heard by stating our thoughts and position on proposed policies and legislation both within Stormont and public bodies.
Find out more about Mencap Northern Ireland consultations here.