National Learning Disability Week 2025
National Learning Disability Week is celebrated annually in the third week of June and this year, it takes place from June 16 to 22 2025.
The week aims to educate, spread awareness, and increase understanding of learning disabilities. People with learning disabilities are twice as likely to experience low self-esteem and self-confidence, social exclusion, and bullying that others don’t face, leading to mental health issues.
Being diagnosed with a learning disability does not mean a person is not intelligent. It means they need extra support and specialised care to overcome the challenges they face in a particular subject area and learn in their unique way.
Celebrate learning disabilities week with us
Find out what courses we offer, and how we can help you to meet people, get new skills, and have fun.
Come along and see how we can support the people you work with on their learning journey. We'd love to see you there.
Monday 16 June 2025 from 1pm to 3pm
Clay Cross ACE
Market Street
Clay Cross
S45 9JE
Join us at Clay Cross Adult Education Centre to find out what's available. Have a go at craft activities, tour our centre and see what some of our learners are doing in our cookery course. An opportunity to chat to services who support adults with learning disabilities in the local area.
Wednesday 18 June 2025 from 1pm to 3pm
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Porter Lane
Middleton by Wirksworth
DE4 4LS
Join us at Derbyshire Eco Centre for our enterprise event. Learners from countryside skills course and pottery friendly will be selling handmade items, giving demonstrations and offering tours of the centre. Come along and see their fantastic work in action.
Thursday 19 June 2025 from 1pm to 3pm
Ilkeston and Cotmanhay ACE Centre
Bennerley Avenue
Ilkeston
DE7 8PF
Come along to our celebration event at Ilkeston and Cotmanhay ACE Centre and take the opportunity to try out some of the courses we deliver. You'll also be able to enjoy a tour of our building and share your thoughts on what courses you’d like to see us offer in the future.
For more information on courses for those with learning disabilities, visit our supported learning page.
New course starting soon - Get that job: Build your confidence
This course will help you build your confidence with learning. You will learn about different jobs and the skills required within those roles. You will be given information to help you understand employer expectations and your rights as an employee. We will help you explore the next steps needed to help you gain employment.
For more information visit our employability courses page.