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Employing people with a learning disability - FAQs

Are you an employer? Read the answers to your frequently asked questions about employing people with a learning disability

We want a world where people with a learning disability have the same access to meaningful paid work as everyone else.

We work with organisations to improve the employment prospects of people with a learning disability, but we know that there is a lot that needs to be done to raise awareness levels of what a learning disability is among employers.

Below are the answers to your frequently asked questions about learning disability and employment, including those you might be too afraid to ask.

If you are an employer and would like to know more about what employing people with a learning disability, you can speak to our Employment team by contacting: mark.capper@mencap.org.uk.

Also, don’t miss our guides and resources about employing people with a learning disability.

Resources for employers

Are you an employer interested in employing people with a learning disability and would like to know more? If so, see our guides and resources covering the main topics. 

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