Saunders says: "This is my daughter Alice, then eight, taken last summer at her (mainstream) school's sports day - Alice has Down's syndrome. When practising, Alice couldn't jump over the hurdles and had been told she could run round them. When reminded of this just before the race started, Alice said: 'No, I'm going to jump them!'" Photograph: Heather Saunders/Mencap
Kwok says: "I liked the parade for Chinese new year. I like the food. I have three sisters, one brother and nine nephews. My family celebrates Chinese new year. I was born in China and I came here when I was two years old. I like taking pictures." Photograph: Kwok Man/Mencap
Will Mitchell says: "Maitiu has Down's syndrome and he is also autistic. He often finds it difficult to relate to people. We were delighted when he asked for a cuddle with his niece Freyja." Photograph: Will Mitchell/Mencap
Yarnall says: "This is a photograph I thought I would never see. I am so proud that Hannah (left) goes to mainstream school with her sister, Rebecca, and each achievement that she has is a cause for celebration. Her accomplishments are shared not just with myself but also with her teachers, her classmates, parents and her family." Photograph: Jo Yarnall/Mencap
Hayley Moran says: "A lovely weekend at the beach with all our family. Both our boys are autistic. This shows Joe as he often is, absorbed in in own world. The beach is the boys' favourite place and our beach snaps always make me smile." Photograph: Hayley Moran/Mencap
James says: "This is my brother and friend, Nicholas Charles Chopping. I always tell people that the close-up photo doesn't capture his cheeky personality, which often shines through when you meet him. However, hopefully it reflects the pride I have for knowing this boy." Photograph: James Chopping/Mencap
This picture shows Mike at one of his favourite activities. Mike is putting the finishing touches to a ceramic pot he has helped to make, working alongside artists at Rowan Humberstone. Mike has been working at Rowan for over 10 years. He really enjoys working in the workshops, where he helps to make beautiful and unique artworks that are sold in galleries. Photograph: Tristam Dunbar/Mencap
Hunt says: "I took this photo with my mobile phone. My mum was amazed at how professional it looked and how peaceful Charlotte looked, despite being a terribly hyperactive and severely autistic little girl. It is my mum's favourite photo of her. She looks so content and beautiful." Photograph: Simon Hunt/Mencap
Campbell says: "This is our four-year-old daughter Elizabeth. She has Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, and has had major heart surgery. She can't walk, or talk. She can, however, laugh, and we celebrate this every day with tickles!" Photograph: Stephen Campbell/Mencap
Merante says: "This is my 16-year-old son Alex. He has Asperger's syndrome, oppositional defiance disorder, dyspraxia, dyslexia and an anxiety disorder. He finds it difficult going out, yet when we had a recent snowfall, he couldn’t contain his excitement. He spent all morning outdoors building a snow chair." Photograph: Susan Merante/Mencap
My name is Joseph, and I love jumping in the waves with my dad at Polzeath. When we see a big wave coming we shout "Uh-oh!" and I get very excited. My dad picks me up high in the water when the waves come, but it still crashes over me. I laugh because it makes me very happy. I wear my wetsuit to keep warm in the sea. I get very tired and so does Dad, so we go back to the motorhome for a shower and a hot chocolate. Photograph: Mencap
Thomas and Rebecca were married in July 2004. It was a wonderful day and they enjoyed every minute of the day. They talk about the wedding frequently, mentioning the service, the family attending, what the vicar said to them, the reception, their love for each other and the village community, who gave them a great send-off at the church. Photograph: Mencap
Clancy says: "Whilst visiting family and friends in Gibraltar, Charles (pictured), a longtime friend of mine, had asked me to come and join him and the rest of the disabled community to support this disability demonstration." Photograph: Veronica Clancy/Mencap
Imogen (pictured with her teacher) says: "I am in my music lesson. Come closer ... I like this lesson with Bev." Photograph: Catherine Pratt/Mencap
