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Promotional poster for Southbank Centre's Literature & Spoken Word series. Features a bold red and orange checkered background. The text in the center reads: "SOUTHBANK CENTRE - LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD," followed by a list of featured names and events: Raymond Antrobus, The Booker Prize, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Carlo Rovelli, Nicola Sturgeon, Ocean Vuong, Hanya Yanagihara. Logos for Arts Council England and Lottery Funding appear at the bottom.
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A young woman with Down syndrome - Ellie Goldstein - smiles confidently at the camera. She has long, dark wavy hair and is wearing a sparkly gold sequin top with a chunky gold chain necklace. The background is a solid light blue color.
Ellie Goldstein Becomes The Face Of Mencap For Learning Disability Week
A man - Vijay Patel - stands smiling in front of a curved red reception desk with the word “welcome” printed in white. Behind him are tall yellow lilies in a vase, a wall clock, a vibrant painting, and potted plants on white shelves. The setting appears to be a bright, welcoming office or lobby.
Learning Disability Week 2025: Mencap Campaign Officer Vijay Patel On Visibility, Inclusion, And Breaking Barriers
Graphic design featuring the Union Jack flag as the background, with a bold dark blue overlay in the center. White text reads: “DISABLED MPs CHANGING THE FACE OF BRITISH POLITICS.” Below the text are four disability symbols: a person in a wheelchair, an ear with a hearing aid, a person using a white cane, and an eye crossed by a diagonal line representing visual impairment. The design uses high contrast for accessibility and visibility.
13 Disabled MPs Changing The Face Of British Politics
Visually Impaired Swimmer and Guide in Olympic Pool Preparing for Relay Race
Exploring The Benefits Of Inclusive Open Water Swimming For The Visually Impaired Community
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid celebrate on the clay court at Roland Garros after winning the men’s wheelchair doubles final. Gordon raises his racket in triumph while Alfie applauds beside him in his wheelchair.
Alfie Hewett And Gordon Reid Extend Record With 23rd Grand Slam Wheelchair Tennis Doubles Title At Roland Garros
An educational display designed for accessible sex education, featuring tactile and visual elements. At the center is a raised anatomical board of a human body with colored tactile markers. On the table are colored cards and buttons likely used for interaction or learning activities. Behind the table, mounted on a whiteboard, are various aids: circular blue diagrams, a tactile button panel, a fabric wall with colorful buttons, and a hanging cylindrical object with handholds. A window in the background reveals greenery outside, and the overall setting suggests a museum or exhibition space focused on inclusive health education.
Reimagining Accessible Sex Education For People With Learning Disabilities
Emma with a friend at Glastonbury 2025
Guest Blog: From Rock To Roll: The Importance Of Accessible Music Experiences
A four-panel collage showing a drag performer helping a woman with dwarfism onto and off a stage at a lively venue. In each panel, the performer, dressed glamorously in blue and blonde hair, offers assistance with care and warmth. A high chair is used to aid access to the stage, and the background reveals a colorful, inclusive setting with rainbow flags and an engaged audience.
Celebrating Inclusion At Accessible Venues: A Pride Month Reflection
A vibrant green leaf is centered on a soft beige background. Above the leaf, the title "One Leaf Amongst Many" is written in bold black serif font. The leaf displays detailed veins and smooth edges, standing out clearly against the neutral backdrop.
One Leaf Amongst Many: A Poem By Nicole Demos
Lifestyle News
Emma Purcell

Ellie Goldstein Becomes The Face Of Mencap For Learning Disability Week

Ellie Goldstein stars in Mencap’s latest campaign for Learning Disability Week, celebrating visibility and inclusion for people with learning disabilities across the UK.

Interviews Lifestyle
Emma Purcell

Learning Disability Week 2025: Mencap Campaign Officer Vijay Patel On Visibility, Inclusion, And Breaking Barriers

Discover Vijay Patel’s inspiring story during Learning Disability Week 2025. Explore the challenges and triumphs of living with a learning disability, and learn how this year’s theme, “Do you see me?”, celebrates visibility, inclusion, and empowerment.

Entertainment Interviews
Emma Purcell

Tommy Jessop: “I’m Hoping To Be The Very First Person With Down Syndrome To Become A Superhero”

We speak to Line of Duty actor Tommy Jessop and his brother Will about their mission to show people with Down syndrome can play heroes too.

Entertainment News
Emma Purcell

Mencap ‘Myth Busters’ Smash Preconceptions About Learning Disability With Guinness World Record Attempts

To mark Learning Disability Week 2023, Mencap has announced that two ‘Myth Busters’ – Heidi Crowter and Harvey Price – have been smashing preconceptions about learning disability with Guinness World Record attempts.