Get to Know Us event aims to break down disability barriers

People with learning disabilities are calling on local residents to “be a friend” by taking the time to get to know them at an event being held in Perth on Thursday.

The initiative marks national learning disability week and is taking place as part of Enable Scotland’s anti-bullying campaign – #BetheChange.

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

The Get to Know Us event will be held on Thursday at 6pm at the Gateway Centre, North Methven Street, Perth.