Employment
Making a contribution and earning money can give us purpose and satisfaction, be a way to meet people and make us feel less lonely.
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| Kisharon Langdon | New Chapters is a flourishing second-hand book business that is also home to Transforming Employability, a 12-week work-based skills development programme |
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| Minstead Trust
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‘Step Up’ is a free 12-week course designed for people with learning disabilities who want to learn more about the world of work and take their next step towards paid employment.
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| Connect to Work programmes
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Connect to Work is a voluntary, Government-funded programme delivered via local authorities to help residents with disabilities, health conditions or complex barriers find and sustain employment. It offers tailored, one-to-one support – including coaching and job matching – for up to 12 months for job seekers or four months for those at risk of losing their jobs.
Contact your local council for details.
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| Employment is For Everyone | Employment is for Everyone is a social movement aiming to improve the employment opportunities for autistic people and people with a learning disability. |
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| University of Sheffield/NIHR project | Project focused on reducing significant employment barriers for neurodivergent people in South Yorkshire.
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| Access to Work
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Government scheme to get support to work if you have a health condition or a disability. |
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| DFN Project Search
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National charity dedicated to transforming employment opportunities for young people with a learning disability or young autistic people. |
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| Work and Skills – Mencap | Advice and guidance on:
·    Supported internship and supported employment programmes ·    Easy read guides about finding a job ·    Information about work-related benefits ·    Policy and research ·    Information for employers ·    EHCPs |
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| National Careers Service
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Get help finding and staying in work if you have a disability or health condition. |
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| AbilityNet
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· Free technology support
· Consultants who help organisations ensure their digital services are accessible and comply with law · Workplace services – work with employees and employers to help disabled people achieve their full potential​ in employment, Free webinars, factsheets and other online resources to learn more about accessibility, disability and technology​​ |
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| Harry Specter’s Chocolates | Work experience placements for autistic people, with occasional job vacancies. |
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| Scope | How to find out if a workplace is accessible. |
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