Tackling bullying

People with learning disabilities are invited to an event in Renfrew Town Hall.

The Get to Know us event takes place on Monday, May 14, at 6.30pm in the Hairst Street venue.

According to organisers at Enable Scotland, nine out of 10 Scots who have learning disabilities have experienced bullying.

Fewer than one in three can name a friend.

The event marks national Learning Disability Week and is being held as part of Enable Scotland’s anti- bullying campaign, which is called #BetheChange.

Theresa Shearer, chief executive officer of Enable Scotland, said: “This year, to mark Learning Disability Week, we are getting out into the community and breaking down the barriers that our members and the people we support tell us still exist.

“One of the biggest barriers is loneliness and isolation, made worse by lack of understanding of learning disability.

“We want to engage with communities and individuals in Renfrewshire to show them that people who have learning disabilities are just that – people.

“More than that, they are neighbours, colleagues, family members and friends.

“They have hopes and ambitions, a sense of humour and the same rights as everyone else to be a full part of the local community.

“We look forward to welcoming people from Renfrewshire and offering them the chance to get to know the wonderful members of our group.”