Learning Disability Week 2026: The POD – Branding Workshop

Join us at The POD for a collaborative creative session exploring how The POD looks, feels and represents the people who use it.
Together, we’ll experiment with colours, words, ideas and creative making to help shape the future identity and atmosphere of The POD.
No design experience needed. Just bring your ideas.
Part of Learning Disability Week 2026
As part of Learning Disability Week 2026, this event celebrates this year’s theme, “Do You See Me?”. Throughout the week, people and communities across the UK are coming together to recognise the voices, experiences, talents and everyday lives of people with learning disabilities.
What To Expect
This relaxed and collaborative workshop invites people to explore creativity, identity and self-expression through branding, design and shared ideas.
Whether you enjoy creativity, design or simply sharing ideas, everyone is welcome to take part.
Together, we’ll experiment with:
Colours and visual ideas
Words and messages
Collaborative discussion
How a community space should feel
Inclusive and welcoming
Everyone is invited

Creative and collaborative
Explore ideas through music
No experience needed
Just turn up and take part

About the workshop
The POD Branding Workshop is a chance for people to contribute directly to the future look, feel and personality of The POD through collaborative creative activities.
The session focuses on creativity, inclusion and shared ownership, helping ensure the space reflects the people and communities who use it.

About The Pod
The POD (Pioneers of Development) is a welcoming community space designed to bring people together through creativity, conversation, learning and inclusive community activity.
Accessibility & Inclusion
We want everyone attending to feel welcome, comfortable and included.
The POD is an accessible venue with a relaxed and inclusive environment. Support staff, carers, families and friends are welcome to attend alongside participants.
This workshop is designed to be informal, supportive and open to all experience levels. There is no pressure to create in any particular way or to have previous experience with art activities.
If you have any questions about accessibility or support before attending, please get in touch.
Planning Your Visit
This event takes place on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at The POD in Birkenhead.
The workshop will take place in the Venue space at The POD from 11:30 – 12:30
Further information about attending, accessibility and booking can be found within the event listing above.
Join Us During Learning Disability Week
Whether you want to try something creative, meet new people or simply enjoy the atmosphere, we’d love to welcome you to The POD during Learning Disability Week 2026.
Come along, explore your creativity and be part of a welcoming and inclusive community event.





