A great story to end learning disability work week: Richard gave an interview to BBC Radio Bristol about his experiences working @sainsburys supported by Bristol L&W team. Listen here: https://t.co/DUnDFmXxW1 at the 02:25:50 mark @SainsburysNews#LDWork20#ThinkDifferently
Conversations between people with and without a #LearningDisability can change attitudes and make people #ThinkDifferently in the workplace. Itβs time to support inclusion and challenge misconceptions with @Mencap_Charity for Learning Disability Work Week: https://t.co/AyPZPY5M2y
Bristol Mencap Lifestyles & Work Supported Interns return to #The Mall, Cribbs Causeway.
We were delighted that yesterday two of our supported internship placements re-started their very important cleaning and recycling roles back at The Mall shopping centre. Good work!
This #GivingTuesday we are giving the gift of support. β€οΈ
Our resources are free and available to download now. π
Whether it is keeping safe or staying busy, we have #EasyRead resources available just for you. π
Visit: https://t.co/mw3iqphOUT π #GivingTuesdayNow
Come down to Vassal Centre reception if you want to try some of our interns delicious cakes. Raising money for @Bristol_ARC who do amazing work caring for animals in Bristol.
Today it's our birthday! We are proud to have been serving our local community for a quarter of a century! Thanks to all who have helped us grow and to our fab supporters old and new. Here's to 25 more years π₯³
#LearningDisability#disabilityconfident#cooperative#Sustainability
Happy Christmas from the Bristol Mencap team! We had a great celebration with out Supported Interns this week, who organised their own secret Santa to finish the year off.
A massive thank you to @mallcribbs for providing placements for our Supported Interns and special shout out to Angela for organising it and our personalised box of chocolates!
Listen to BBC Bristol's radio morning show tomorrow to hear the amazing Caris talk to Emma about her experiences at work in Bristol's Royal Infirmary #HereIAm#LDWorkWeek#NHS@bbcrb#TreatMeWell
'Mitch the farmer' π¨βπΎ is a fantastic employee but barriers and stigma stop other people with a #LearningDisability from finding work π·.
We're asking employers to employ more people with a learning disability π. https://t.co/VC3CMjIcXz
Like and retweet if you agree.
#HereIAm
Itβs Learning Disability Work Week - did you know?
βοΈ 62% of working aged adults with a #LearningDisability want to work
β BUT less than 6% are in paid employment
β What do you think is the main barrier stopping employers?
Find out more: https://t.co/VC3CMjIcXz
#HereIAm
Mencap Bristol Lifestyles and Work Team are really excited to be supporting learners in their new work placements starting today @mallcribbs Cribbs #LearningDisability#Supported Internships #Learning Disability at work week