Last week, as part of the National Supported Internship Day campaign created by DFN Project SEARCH, we arranged the first ever SEND Youth Parliament, a significant moment for disability inclusion.
The event held at Westminster was more than just a gathering, it was a platform that brought young people with disabilities directly into dialogue with policymakers, demonstrating the critical importance of lived experience in shaping government policy.
The challenges facing young people with a learning disability and/ or who are autistic run deep. A 2023 Mencap survey revealed that 86% of people with a learning disability who don't have a paid job desperately want one. Yet, the employment landscape tells a different story.
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