We were delighted to be joined by Samantha Coleman from Action Mental Health today who received a donation of over £150 from Bryson’s very own Mariead Curran. The amount was raised at our pre-Christmas Elfie Day on behalf of Action Mental Health. Thank you to everyone who donated
“It was a fun experience and something different, messy but fun.” The @Mencap_NI Employment Service in Belfast held a zoom session to create bird feeders with trainees for #LDWeek21, highlighting creative people with a learning disability. #LDArtWeek https://t.co/MHYaiV8t5s
“I painted every day during the lockdown, it helped me focus and kept my anxiety low.” Tori, Artist. #LDW21 we want to highlight creative talent in the learning disability community. Tori is a trainee on our @Mencap_NI Employment Service.
#LDArtWeek https://t.co/MHYaiV8t5s
Peter is a @Mencap_ni Inclusion Consultant and wants everyone with a learning disability and their carers to take part in the @NICensus2021. 👨👩👦
For more information & easy read documents on the census visit our website https://t.co/ClmgKWILAK
#TakePartNI#NICensus2021#APGLD
Derek has been supported by @Mencap_NI into his first job as a Domestic Assistant with @RadiusHousing at Clanrye Fold in Newry since February 2020. Working 3 mornings a week through the Covid-19 pandemic keeping everyone safe. #ThinkDifferently#LDWork20@Economy_NI
Sinead works as a Kitchen Assistant at Milesian Manor care home in Magherafelt. She has seen so many changes & challenges since the Covid-19 pandemic started & follows strict guidelines to keep everyone safe at the home. #LDWork20#ThinkDifferently@CommunitiesNI@WeareSES
Carey Ann works at Corriewood Private Clinic in Castlewellan as a Domestic Assistant and has continued working throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Carey Ann is proud to be a key worker. #LDWork20#ThinkDifferently@CommunitiesNI@WeareSES
This Learning Disability Work Week we want to show the valuable role of people with a learning disability in the workplace & the contribution they make working through the covid pandemic. Watch Matthew’s video on his job at the @BelfastTrust#LDWork20@Economy_NI@CommunitiesNI
After just a year of Mencap support, Laura is walking, singing and making friends.
This Christmas, thousands of families across the UK will struggle to cope without support for their child’s learning disability.
Please donate today: https://t.co/0HAgUm3TBP
Korine is supported by @Mencap_NI through the Workable NI Programme, employed as Crew Member in @McDonaldsUK. Like others, Korine found it hard to wear a face mask but is now used to it, knowing it keeps both her and others safe. #SupportedEmployment@CommunitiesNI@WeareSES
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Delighted to have the opportunity to lead a delegation of NIUSE members from @trianglePTE@cedarfoundation @hearinglossNI to give a briefing to the NIA Committee for Communities @niacommunities on future funding for the disability employment services