Employment

Toolkit launched in North Wales to advise companies on employing learning disabled adults

‘Just because I have autism doesn’t mean I can’t do anything I set my mind to’ – Erin’s powerful call for change for autistic and learning disabled people

Learning disability charity support worker encourages a move away from autism stereotypes

In celebration of World Autism Acceptance Week (27 March – 2 April), a Support Practitioner at learning disability charity Hft is sharing an insight into working with autistic people in the hopes of raising awareness and encouraging acceptance.

DFN Project Search graduate celebrates her role as a Business Administration Apprentice this International Women’s Day

Hft celebrates the success of its supported employment programmes

Hft is currently working with DFN Project SEARCH to bridge the gap between education and employment through supported employment internships. Recently, two of their programmes received an award for ‘Outcomes of 100% achieved’.

Hft launches UK’s first internship programme for adults over 25 with a learning disability

National learning disability charity Hft has launched a life-changing transition to employment programme for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism

Chloe Smith MP learns more about employment skills for people with learning disabilities

Disability Minister visits Hft's employment training initiative Abbey Upcycling

Volunteers take on DIY café refurbishment to give adults with learning disabilities a new start

A Supported Employment cafe in North Wales gets a revamp by community volunteers.

Flint upcycling project helps people with learning disabilities to gain employability skills

Upcycling initiative provides valuable training opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

A response to the Government’s latest figures on disabled people in employment

Kirsty Matthews, CEO of Hft, looks at the latest government figures on disability employment