Campaigns

Making rights a reality

We want to make rights a reality for people with a learning disability. The inequalities and discrimination experienced by people with a learning disability throughout their lives are well known. Whilst equality and anti-discrimination legislation has gone some way to highlighting what needs to be done, people with a learning disability continue to be denied the same rights and opportunities as others in their community.

We lobby the government and public bodies to make sure policies and law do not discriminate against people with a learning disability. We work in partnership with other organisations and promote the rights and interests of people with a learning disability through our involvement in networks on children, young people, disability, equality and human rights.

Don't stick it, stop it!, our campaign to stop the bullying of children with a learning disability

Children and young people with a learning disability are twice as likely to be bullied as other children. We are calling on the government and public bodies involved with children to make this a priority issue. To find out more, read about the Don't stick it, stop it! campaign

Hate crime

Everyone should be able to go out and about without fear of being called names, being harassed or being the victim of crime. Mencap is working with other organisations to help put a stop to hate crime.

Changing Places - our campaign for fully accessible toilets

Our Changing Places campaign is calling for fully accessible toilets (including a hoist, changing bench and plenty of space) to be installed in all big public places.  The lack of changing places means that people who cannot use the standard accessible toilets cannot enjoy the same opportunities as others in their community. 
Read more about the Changing Places campaign