Search results for: learning disabilities

How Mencap creates employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities

Gina Collins has worked for Mencap for a quarter of a century, and it helped her get her dream job

Marriott helps the young with learning disabilities into employment

An innovative partnership with DFN Project SEARCH is transforming the lives of young people with learning disabilities and autism in London.

Breaking down barriers for those with invisible disabilities 

Experts at myGP explored some of the most common hidden disabilities so you can be more inclusive at work

Learning disabled adults experienced 87% decrease in paid employment during COVID-19

On average, only 5.6% of supported working-age adults with a learning disability are in paid employment in England, is it time for businesses to step up?

Investment banker turned advocate for children with learning difficulties is awarded an OBE

Forbes-Nixon is improving educational and future career opportunities for neurodiverse children

How to hire people with disabilities: a step by step guide

There are ways to ensure your disability inclusion policy succeeds – ask people with disabilities. Simon Brown and Susan Scott-Parker advise how to hire people with disabilities.

Skillsoft survey highlights concerns over inclusion for intellectual disabilities

Workplace DEI efforts excludes intellectual disabilities, and interest is at an all-time high for creating more inclusive environments

Disability charity launches Lambeth internship programme

The programme will help young people with learning disabilities gain experience for employment

Why organisations should hire more neurodiverse talent

Here’s how to empower neurodiverse talent and realise the strength of diversity

Being a hospital doctor and running a footwear company is all in a day’s work

Making every day count has helped Kola Tytler have a successful medical career and be his own CEO