Learning Disability Week 2026
Newham celebrates Learning Disability Week every year.
This is a week for residents to share their skills and talents.
It is also a time to meet other people and try out new things.
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Saturday 13 June 4 – 6 pm |
Beckton Friendship Group Art Exhibition
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Beckton Globe Library 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ Beckton Globe Accessibility Guide Booking not required |
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Monday 15 June 11:30am to 1pm |
Creativity Event Meet the Authors: Meet two Newham resident authors as they share their journeys and talk about the books they have written. There will be an opportunity to purchase signed copies and chat with the authors. Social Media Spotlight: Hear from a social media influencer who will share insights into how they are building their online platform and creating content. A great opportunity to learn tips and get inspired. |
Canning Town and Custom House Library 18 Rathbone Road, E16 1EH Canning Town and Custom House Library Accessibility Guide Click here to book your place |
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Tuesday 16 June 1-2pm |
JobCentrePlus and Our Newham (online event)
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Link to join on MS Teams (online): https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/322834936692966?p=WTx6KpFAw2zDBO5uMx Meeting ID: 322 834 936 692 966 Passcode: dv2Rw2Xc |
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Wednesday 17 June 11am - 3pm |
Learning Disability Celebration BBQ Information stalls, DJ, BBQ and dancing |
Chargeable Lane Resource Centre 200 Chargeable Lane, Plaistow, London, E13 8DW Chargeable Lane Accessibility Guide Click here to book your place |
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Thursday 18 June 4:30pm - 6pm |
Carers Event - Planning for the Future
Join us for an informative session to help carers plan ahead with confidence. Available in person and online, offering support, advice, and the chance to connect. |
Canning Town and Custom House Library (in-person) Link to join on MS Teams (online): https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/34212923152151?p=VV6oAdvo6zTE3Er2YM Meeting ID: 342 129 231 521 51 Passcode: VT29re9J |
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We can promote your event!
If you are running any Learning Disability events/activities that you want to share with others, please let us know and we can help you promote your event/activity.
Please email LearningDisability.Commissioning@newham.gov.uk to register your event/activity.
Learning Disability Week 2025
Last year, the Learning Disability Resident Advisory Group told us that they wanted an event where they could eat and dance.
They wanted to learn about:
- Keeping Healthy and Well
- Activities to do in the community, and
- Planning for the future
This was a week full of celebrations and activities around Newham (between the 16 to 22 June).
Hopeful Futures hosted a Bring and Share Picnic in the Olympic Park.
A range of adult education providers, employers and the DWP took part in Our Newham Learning and Skills first Inclusive Learning Coffee Morning, with an aim to improve pathways from courses to employment.
Newham had a staff 'Do You See Me?' event at Newham Dockside was well attended with 99 colleagues, most of whom made pledges about how to improve employment opportunities and accessibility of services for residents.
We finished off with a Celebration BBQ at Chargeable Lane Resource Centre. This was attended by 300 people. We had a DJ, dancing and information stalls about the themes the Resident Advisory Group asked for.
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We hope that you can join us in 2026!
If you would like to be involved in the planning or attend an event, please email LearningDisability.Commissioning@newham.gov.uk
Or join the Learning Disability Resident Advisory Group - see here
