Mencap Lifestyle & Work Yorkshire

Supporting people with a learning disability across South & West Yorkshire to get into Employment

[Leeds Mencap @LEEDSMENCAP]

Thank you to the fab volunteers from @LeedsRAG & @WorkYorkshire who helped me talk proudly about what we do at Leeds Mencap @UniversityLeeds Facilities charity showcase. We hope to be their 2020 charity of the year! If you know someone there - please tell them to vote for us!

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Employing people with a learning disability was the hot topic at our business breakfast today with @VirginMoney, supported by the @FinancialTimes.

Helping increase opportunities for employing people with a #LearningDisability.

Get involved: https://t.co/VC3CMjIcXz

#HereIAm

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

If you're in any doubt why people with a #LearningDisability make brilliant employees, just check out Natalie's enthusiasm for a Monday!! 🤸‍♀️ 🌈 😆

It's Learning Disability Work Week - let's give more people like Natalie a chance.

Get involved: https://t.co/VC3CMjIcXz

#HereIAm

[mark capper @capper_mark]

As part of learning disability work week #HereIAm we’ve updated our factsheets for employers. Check them out here: https://t.co/XoBxuKYUgF

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Well done @ciarale01 on a brilliant interview this morning.
Ciara organised this interview herself to raise vital awareness of #LearningDisability and how everyone can fulfill their ambitions and dreams. Thank you for using your voice in such a powerful way Ciara. #HereIAm

[Students from Aurora Foxes @LearnersFoxes]

I have got Down Syndrome and I do Front of House at @FoxesH. I am good at serving food and being polite to the guests from Matt #HereIAm #LDWorkWeek #WorkReadyLifeReady

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Jemma has a #LearningDisability and loves being a dental assistant: “It's the best job I've ever had. It's a really nice feeling to see patients walk out with a smile.”

Watch/read Jemma's @bbcbitesize story this Learning Disability Work Week: https://t.co/VdM5WuAlsI

#HereIAm

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

It’s Learning Disability Work Week - did you know?

❇️ 62% of working aged adults with a #LearningDisability want to work
⛔ BUT less than 6% are in paid employment

❓ What do you think is the main barrier stopping employers?

Find out more: https://t.co/VC3CMjIcXz

#HereIAm

[mark capper @capper_mark]

What a great way to open Learning Disability Work Week! A fantastic meeting with @ODEONCinemas today. Hopefully we can develop opportunities together! #HereIAm

[Leeds Autism AIM @leedsautismAIM]

#ActuallyAutistic people - someone is looking for a #SelfEmployed Cleaner and Gardener in #Leeds! For more info on these #LeedsJobs or to apply, please use the contact details in this advert

[NHS Employers @NHSEmployers]

It’s @Mencap_Charity Learning Disability Work Week . Show your support and help people with a #LearningDisability enter into meaningful employment. Get involved #HereIAM https://t.co/bKAL7kbLUG

[mark capper @capper_mark]

Today is the launch of this year’s Learning Disability Work Week (18-22 Nov) where we will be celebrating what great employees people with a learning disability make.
We want to hear everyone’s stories. Use #hereiam when sharing your posts.
https://t.co/k0B0U9d9F6

[Ahead Partnership @AheadP_ship]

We want to help people with a #LearningDisability enter meaningful employment so we support @Mencap_Charity’s Learning Disability Work Week. Help us by volunteering at activities for students with SEND in #Bradford:

28 Nov
15 & 22 Jan
5 & 12 Feb

Comment below for info #HereIAm

[gabriella smoczynski @G_Smoczynski]

This week is Learning Disability Work Week where we will be celebrating what great employees people with a learning disability make.We want to hear everyone’s stories. Use #hereiam when sharing your posts. @mencap_charity
https://t.co/VlxZP0EWC2

[Rachael Mc Cauley @RachaelMcCaule3]

Did you know, only 6% of people with a learning disability of working age are in paid employment? It's Learning Disability Work Week & @Mencap_NI support people with a learning disability to get the right support to access & stay in work. Stay tuned this week #LDWorkWeek #HereIAm

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

People with a #LearningDisability are being shut out of work. It limits independence, knocks self-esteem and makes them feel excluded from society.

Tim and Joe from @Clipper_UK talk about how their job has transformed their life.

Get involved: https://t.co/VC3CMjIcXz

#HereIAm

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

"The R-Word it's like emotional bullets (...).
Just stop using it full stop."
Richard is right. The R-Word is never acceptable.
It hurts. It is discriminatory. It is plain wrong!
This #AntiBullyingWeek, #TheChangeStartsWithUs.
Let's stop the use of the R-Word, once and for all!

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

We are delighted to announce that @Edelharris will become our new Chief Executive Officer.
With her many years of experience with @Cornerstonescot, her passion and personal connection to #LearningDisability we can't wait to start working with her.
https://t.co/rQJhhBSVOE

[The Advonet Group @AdvonetUK]

Update: The @changepeople_, @KeyRingLiving and @LeedsUniBSchool #LearningDisability #Employment event on Wed 23rd Oct is now at @AmbitionLeeds. It still runs from 12 Noon-5pm; more info on how to book here: https://t.co/VaQZBB9YBx

[Leeds Autism AIM @leedsautismAIM]

The #Leeds Hidden Talents Job Fair for #ActuallyAutistic jobseekers is on in less than two weeks' time! For more info, please visit the event's website at https://t.co/W11UZ9Y42Q