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NHS South Yorkshire is supporting Learning Disability Week which this year is running from the 17-23 June.

The event, organised by the charity Mencap, is an opportunity to raise awareness about different learning disabilities, what life is like for those who have one and to also celebrate what people with learning disabilities bring to society.

This year's theme is "Do you see me?" It's all about challenging some of the barriers people who have learning disabilities face.

A learning disability is a person's reduced intellectual ability, meaning they can face difficulty with everyday activities, such as household tasks, reading, socialising, working at a job or at school, and communicating - which affects someone for their whole life.

People with a learning disability can sometimes need extra support to learn new skills, understand complicated information or interact with other people.

A learning disability doesn't mean people can't live happy, fulfilling or successful lives.

For more information you can visit the Mencap website Learning Disability Week 2024 | Mencap.