For young people with a learning disability or autism spectrum condition, getting a job is even harder. The impact of that means they are more likely to be socially isolated, live in poverty and poor housing, and have a shorter life expectancy.
It doesn’t need to be like that.
Having dedicated most of my career to redesigning special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school curriculums in the UK, working with economists to explore the core employability skills that every learner needs I know things can and should be different.
Our evidence-based model of supported internships at DFN Project SEARCH challenges misconceptions and enables young adults with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum conditions to reach their full potential through employment. Our team works with so many brilliant young people who will make some of the best employees, but just need the opportunity.
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