Visual Arts

Learning disability charity Mencap is reminding the people of Leeds what life's really about with an outdoor exhibition celebrating the lives of people with a learning
disability.

'This Is Me' showcases a selection of winning photographs and stories from Mencap's annual Snap! competition. It aims to offer a unique insight into the lives of people with a learning disability.

Every picture in the exhibition has been taken by, or features, someone with a learning disability, showcasing the talent and creativity of people with a learning disability.

Since its launch in 2003, Mencap's Snap! competition has attracted high profile judges, including David Bailey and Rankin, the iconic fashion and celebrity photographers; Alex Proud, founder of Proud Galleries in London; and Eamonn McCabe, former picture editor of the Guardian newspaper.

Lloyd Page, Mencap spokesman, said: "There are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK, but 73% of people in the UK don't know what a learning disability is. 'This Is Me' is a great way of showing others that despite the barriers, the hopes and
dreams of people with a learning disability are just like anyone else's."

'This Is Me' runs at the White Rose Shopping Centre from Monday 21 September to Monday 19 October 2009.