Ben started his work placement this week and has been working from home for the allocations and accommodation team at Wigan Council. Ben is excited to be part of this important team and is really looking forward to the experience!

Could you stand the rejection? Today's theme focuses on acceptance in the workplace One of our aims is to make sure employers understand autism, the person and what to do Have your workplace become more autism-friendly by becoming an #AutismFriend 👉 wigan.gov.uk/waaw

Ethan was referred to @WiganSES as he had an aspiration to work and was ready for the next steps of his journey. Ethan gained full employment at McDonald's UK and is now working independently as a crew member and is a valued member of the team. Read more: fb.watch/4yMEERGSW-/

Wendy takes us at a closer look into the Local Offer website which has lots of useful information & resources about the provisions available across education, health & social care for children & young people in Wigan Borough who have SEN or are disabled 👉wigan.gov.uk/SENDlocaloffer

Big thank you to my team for their support over the last 5 years and their very kind words. I have really enjoyed my time in the Supporting Skills & Futures Team and have especially enjoyed working on the Autism Friends project. Really looking forward to starting my new role on Tuesday ☺️

It's #Inclusionweek, so we want to share some great stories with you. Check out Liam's story about finding paid work with the support of Wigan's Support Employment Team: wigantoday.net/news/people/wi… #EqualityforAll #NationalInclusionWeek2021 #WiganSSFT #WiganSupportedEmploymentTeam

Wigan Autism Strategy Refresh - We Want to Hear From You! We are developing a new all-age strategy and want to know what is important to autistic children, young people and adults in Wigan. Click the link to complete the survey forms.office.com/r/sweGKjtbuz Closing date: Sun 31st Oct

Wigan Autism Strategy Refresh - We Want to Hear From You! We are developing a new all-age strategy and want to know what is important to autistic children, young people and adults in Wigan. Click the link to complete the survey forms.office.com/r/sweGKjtbuz Closing date: Sun 31st Oct

Would you like an opportunity to help us look at some of the challenges seen by autistic people looking for work, what gaps we may have in Wigan and support available? Why not come along to our FREE autism engagement event today. - 17th March 10am to 12pm - Sunshine House, Wigan

Day 2 of #JustBecause campaign, highlighting some of common misunderstandings surrounding autism. Friendship is important and helps to prevents isolation and loneliness. Check out David's video below to hear more about some of the difficulties faced #WorldAutismAwarenessWeek22

This week is Learning Disabilities Week 2022! 🥳 We will be sharing insight into what it is like for people living life with a learning disability. What can you do: ➡ Raise awareness about learning disabilities ➡ Challenge stigma ➡ Promote inclusion and equality #LDWeek22

📣As part of our Preparing for Adulthood events, providing information about educational and employment pathways available in Wigan, we will be sharing a number of stories with you over the next of weeks. Why not take a look at what Ben's has to say⬇️ #PFAEvent22 #BensStory

Fabulous achievements being seen today across Greater Manchester Confirm and Challenge Conference 2023. Great to be part of this movement. #WhoseLifeIsItAnywayGM #Wigan #LearningDisabilitiesAndAutism

Disability Confident Employer Event at @DWStadium Great to see Ingeus UK and Department for Work and Pensions sharing information about #DisabilityConfident scheme and meeting other local employers with a passion for supporting people with disabilities and neurodiverse conditions into employment

Learn about support, post-16 pathways & meet with key services including SEND Team, Transition Social Care & Direct Payments at our upcoming Preparing for Adulthood events. To book an appointment with services - linktr.ee/pfaevent Find out more: wigan.gov.uk/preparingforad…

It’ll soon be #AutismAcceptanceWeek! To celebrate, I’m hosting an engagement event with Wigan Council’s Autism Friends group! The event will gather ideas for a new children’s book about #Autism 📚 Can’t attend but want to contribute? Let me know! 😊👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-child…

Did you know that only 29% of autistic people are in any form of employment? Autistic people can bring creativity, new perspectives & unique talents to any working environment! Let's celebrate neurodiversity & create inclusive spaces where everyone's individual strengths shine!

The @wiganlocaloffer is for SEND families & includes information about: 🔸Education & Training 🔸Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) 🔸Information & Support 🔸Childcare 🔸Hobbies/ Leisure activities 🌐Visit wigan.gov.uk/.../Speci.../L… for further information #WiganLocalOffer

👉Some autistic people will experience mental health issues or other conditions. ❤️However, with the right support, all people on the autism spectrum can learn & develop & be helped to live a more fulfilling life. Visit autismfriendlywigan.co.uk #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

❓ Did you know - in partnership with other local organisations, we host a series of monthly groups. Why not come & check them out, no need to book, just turn up. Details below & on the Our Town Online Directory bit.ly/3TO5Vcp all welcome 👋 #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek