👨Are you ready to be inspired? 🗣️"Having a job with DFN Project SEARCH has changed my life. I never thought I would have a job, never mind a career." Our youth advisory and co-production assistant Harry Georgiou 🏳️‍🌈🔶 shares his story.

📺 Did you see us on TV this week? 👨‍🦰 "The employment rate for people with learning disabilities isn't as high as we would like it to be in the country and in Cyngor Sir y Fflint / Flintshire County Council we are seeking to put that right" 👇Earlier this week our Flintshire Programme featured on BBC Wales!

It’s #LearningDisabilityWeek! 💜 This week is all about challenging misconceptions about life with a learning disability, with people across the country busting myths and showing what they can achieve. We are excited to be sharing success stories and mythbusters all week!

🤔 Why is #LDweek23 important? 🧍‍♂️There are 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability and figures from Mencap show that 870,000 are of working age. That's near a million adults facing stigma and barriers to employment on a daily basis. #LDweek23 is

Did you know that nearly a third of respondents thought that disabled people are not as productive as non-disabled people? ❌ This is a dangerous myth! ✅ Numerous studies have shown that disabled people are just as productive if not more than the wider population. #LDWeek

🟠 Exciting News! 🟠 Thorpe Park Official West Thames College and Hounslow Council have teamed up to offer young adults with learning disabilities or #Autism supported internship opportunities! Share this opportunity with your friends and family! Interested in applying? Visit:

⚠️Are you based in Blackburn or the surrounding area? 🟠 Do you know a young person with a learning disability or autism? East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust 💙 and Blackburn College have teamed up to offer supported internships in your area! 🗣️Contact Gabby for more info: [email protected]

🚧1 in 4 construction workers identify as #Neurodivergent 🟠A new report from National Federation of Builders has revealed. The report also recommended that neurodiversity should be considered during the recruitment process. 🤔75% of respondents said they were not asked about neurodiversity at

😃 "I've come out MumI I'm autistic and i'm proud of it." ⚪ We spoke to Mel, a parent of a DFN Project SEARCH graduate. Discover how a supported internship has transformed here son's life alongside her own, below! #Autism #InternshipsWork

🎉This week is #NationalInclusionWeek! 👉We want YOU to help us celebrate inclusion by helping us recruit Employer Champions. Watch Bibi's story below to find out more. #InternshipsWork

#ThrowbackThursday to last week's annual conference! Our theme was Inclusion Revolution We are delighted to be joined by colleagues British Association of Supported Employment (BASE) NDTi and trailblazer's such as Diane Lightfoot Julia Cleverdon

😃 "The benefits are gaining skills to eventually get full-time paid employment, as well as making new friends and meeting new people." This #DisabilityHistoryMonth, we sat down with interns across the UK to discuss all things supported employment! 👇Meet Bailey

❌ Myth: A Supported Internship would be a hassle for staff within my business ✅ Employing young adults with a learning disability/autism boosts morale! Don't just take our word for it. Check out the below 👇

💔 1 in 5 have seen someone mocked because of their learning disability, a new survey finds. "It created a hatred for myself. A hatred that I was different." Jimmy added: "You feel like the odd one out, and you don't get why." 👉Read more here: news.sky.com/story/one-in-f…

The #JanuaryBlues can be hard for everyone, including people with learning disabilities and #autism Here are some free resources that you may wish to share with friends and colleagues. 🔵 An Easy Read Guide on 'Looking after my mental health' from the Foundation of People with

"I got the job because I did DFN Project SEARCH" 🟠 Michael is a DFN Project SEARCH graduate who now has a rewarding career thanks to taking part in a supported internship programme. Thank you to SocialBusinessTrust and Schroders for helping us tell Michael's story. #internshipswork

🟠Yesterday @WhippsCrossHosp Barts Health hosted the Lords Public Services Committee 🗣️Members of the HoL saw the fantastic work of Project SEARCH East London-Whipps Cross Hospital & the 40+ graduates in their jobs at the hospital ⭐️Thanks to Shane Degaris & all those involved in making this partnership a success

🤔What are you doing on Thursday? 🗣️Our CEO Claire Cookson will be speaking at Whole School SEND Book your place today! wholeschoolsend.org.uk/events/special…

🟠Leonardo Helicopters are the latest company to offer life-changing opportunities for those with learning disabilities & autism 🎉We are thrilled that Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 have teamed up with Yeovil College & Somerset Council to offer supported internships 👉 shorturl.at/ftOS2

👏We are delighted to announce that HM Revenue & Customs Liverpool are now providing supported internships! 🎉Congrats to Hft Liverpool City Council The City of Liverpool College for bringing this partnership to life! @Internship_Work #Autism #LearningDisabilities