"Do you see me?" with Olly and Natty #LearningDisabilityWeek | S4 | E38

To celebrate Learning Disability Week Rachel is joined by the dynamic duo Olly and Natty. A perfect pairing, who were introduced by parents Sally Philips

and Hayley Newman. They talk through how they met, describe their perfect day and have a sing-a-long not to be missed.

Rachel, Sarah and Lucy also reflect on the joy of knowing and loving someone with Learning Disabilities - and quite what it’s like to be a parent of somebody with a Black Belt in Mindfulness.

For more information on Learning Disability Week, including Easy Read

Guides please see the Mencap webpage.

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