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New project to support people with learning disabilities into work
Two organisations have been awarded funding to launch a new project to give young people with learning disabilities “real control and choices” over their work.
Step and Stone and SENDaWelcome have paired up for the Real Work Choices project, which will see them run a series of career workshops for people aged 16 and over from Bishopston and the surrounding area.
As part of the National Lottery-funded project, Step and Stone will also partner with special education school Knowle DGE next year, supporting people in Knowle West into work.
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Julie Matthews, co-founder of SENDaWelcome, said: “The workshops will invite different speakers with a learning disability to talk about their jobs, inspiring participants and their families about the range of employment possibilities. We will take a look at a typical day in the life of people who work in a range of careers.”
Michelle Russell, director of operations at Step and Stone, added: “We really want to give participants the chance to see if different careers are for them, helping get work experience and even supporting them into a paid job. That’s what the whole project is about.”
Step and Stone is a Knowle West-based artisan bakery that works with young people with learning disabilities to produce lavosh flatbread.
SENDaWelcome are a small group of volunteers from Bishopston who are striving to make their community a more inclusive place for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
To take part in Real Work Choices or find out more, email: welcome@stepandstone.co or sendawelcome@gmail.com
Main photo: Charlie Watts
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