Stories | Mencap

Supporting employment for people with a learning disability

21 June 2017

Isabel Cutts

My name is Isabel Cutts, and I’m Managing Director of Page Personnel. PageGroup supports employment for people with a learning disability, and that’s why Mencap is our charity of the year.

Learning Disability Week 2017: Zarah's story

19 June 2017

Zarah Osarobo

My name’s Zarah, I have Cerebral Palsy and a learning disability and I’m currently studying and looking for work. In the future I’d love to work in a care home.

Learning Disability Week 2017: Anthony's story

19 June 2017

Alexandra Horsfield

Find out how Anthony has landed his dream job at Kew Gardens, thanks to support from Mencap

Learning Disability Week 2017: Thomas's story

19 June 2017

Andy Granata

Hear from Thomas, who has been supported by Mencap's Employ Me Team to find paid work at Legoland

Learning Disability Week 2017: Charlotte’s story

19 June 2017

Charlotte Aspley

My name is Charlotte, and Mencap have helped support me into finding paid work

Learning Disability Week 2017: Patrick's story

19 June 2017

Patrick at Mencap

My name's Patrick and I'm 19 years old. Mencap helped support me into an internship doing something I like. I hope in the future to find paid work.

Overcoming employment barriers

19 June 2017

Ian Breslin

Many people with a learning disability can and do want to work, but they are often denied the opportunity to because there are many barriers to them finding meaningful paid positions.