Episode 13: Learning disability, autism, and support into work

In this episode of the Piece of Mind podcast, we're joined by Andrea Meek, Dr Elisa Vigna, and Gerraint Jones-Griffiths to discuss the Engage to Change project which has supported over 1,200 young people with a learning disability or autism into employment over the last eight years.

Engage to Change has worked across Wales since 2016 to support young people aged 16-25 who have a learning difficulty, learning disability, or autism to achieve their full potential. The project has worked with over 1,200 young people to offer job placements, supported internships, and job coach support over a seven year period.

Engage to Change is now in its 'Influencing and Informing' phase, taking forward the research and legacy work of the project to ensure it impacts policy and practise in Wales. The project is funded by the Lottery Community Fund in partnership with Welsh Government.

To learn more about the Engage to Change project, visit: https://www.engagetochange.org.uk/

Links mentioned in this video:

• Engage to Change: https://www.engagetochange.org.uk/research-evaluation/
• NCMH blog: https://www.ncmh.info/2023/05/22/getting-young-people-with-autism-and-learning-disabilities-into-employment-ncmh-finds-out-what-works/
• Project highlights video: https://youtu.be/pjwKKGmKaGA
• Job coach support video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTdwF4FIFvE
• Interviews with family video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXmwQx8RdO8

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