Ciara Lawrence is the Big Plan Engagement Leader for Mencap - an organisation that provides support for those with learning disabilities.

Ciara was diagnosed with a learning disability at the age of 10, meaning that she often finds it difficult to learn, communicate and understand other people.

In this episode she explains the difference between a learning disability and a learn difficulty, and how her disability allows her to support other adults with learning disabilities.

S2E6: Learning Disabilities and Mencap

Francesca Lugo shares her journey with Crohn's Disease. 
We talked about her experience having an endoscopy, managing the side effects of her medication, and raising awareness about the condition on the hit reality show Real Housewives of Cheshire.

Presented by Ruth Wheeldon and Aaron Diskin
Edited by Daisy Herman

S2E7: Crohn's Disease with Francesca Lugo

Azeem Amir is a blind footballer who not only plays football for England, he is also a Nike ambassador and has led a TED talk.
We spoke about his experience of growing up playing football whilst blind, and how his disability has lead him to create Learn With ESS - a disability awareness program that helps disabled school children get into sports.

Presented by Ruth Wheeldon and Aaron Diskin
Edited by Daisy Herman

Blind Football with Azeem Amir

Presented by Ruth Wheeldon and Aaron Diskin
Edited by Daisy Herman

S2E6: Learning Disabilities and Mencap

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