Mencap Job Squad member Aaron is a Kitchen Porter.
He works in London.
Aaron says “Don’t limit us because we have a learning disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. . Include us and offer us the same opportunities as everyone else.”
Top facts about Aaron
Disability: Cerebral palsy and a learning disability
Location: London
Likes: Cooking, being part of a team, learning new skills
Dreams of: Growing in his role and becoming more independent.
Aaron's journey to employment
Aaron says: “I’m open to learning and I always want to improve. I won’t allow my disability to get in the way of what I want to achieve.”
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Mencap's Job Squad are:
Help more people get into work
With your support more people with a learning disability can find jobs that give them confidence and
independence
Independence means doing things on your own. Making your own choices.
through the Mencap Training Academy (MTA) which offers
supported internships
A work placement for young people with additional needs, where they get support from a job coach.
and pre-internships to young people.