Cyberbullying, threats and scams online, especially on social media, are increasingly common. People with learning disabilities are often victims to those who see them as easy targets. To combat this and support people to understand the risks, SeeAbility has created new easy read resources for staying safe online.

John's story is just one example of how people with learning disabilities have been targeted, and the impact this can have.

Read the BBC article.

Read our easy read version of the BBC article.

“These new easy read guides from SeeAbility help me to feel more confident when using social media. I now know what to watch out for and how to keep myself safe. I find it very easy to understand and I feel that others would benefit from it too.” - Summer, a lived experience Associate in our Listen Up! team

We hope these easy read guides will support people to feel better informed and more in control when they go online.

If you are experiencing this right now

If this is happening to you, there are places to get help. If you are feeling threatened or unsafe, it’s important that you tell someone you trust, ring a helpline like the National Bullying Helpline or contact the police.