LEARNING DISABILITY WORK WEEK, NOVEMBER 5 – 11

Learning Disability Work Week, 05-11 November 2018.

Supporting people with learning disabilities

This month we are marking Learning Disability Work Week, to celebrate the contributions that people with a learning disability can make in the workplace. Did your readers know that approximately 8 out of 10 working age people with a learning disability have mild or moderate learning disabilities, but less than 2 out of 10 are in employment?

We are passionate that having a disability should never be a barrier to people living their lives to the fullest and I’d like to take a moment to tell your readers how as a charity we support people with a wide range of disabilities, providing them with a stimulating environment where they feel valued and are able to flourish.

I work for Revitalise – an amazing national charity that provides respite holidays for disabled people and carers. Our holidays are all about enabling our guests to enjoy new experiences and to spend time enjoying each other’s company.

With the support of our volunteers, we create a relaxed environment where our guests can freely interact with one another, while building upon their skills and confidence – something that can be incredibly beneficial, not only personally, but professionally too.

We are proud to be expanding our variety of themed weeks for 2019, with the introduction of specialist weeks dedicated to guests with learning disabilities. Packed with everything that our guests usually expect from a Revitalise holiday – live entertainment, a variety of excursions and the opportunity to make new friends, our learning disability weeks will offer even greater vibrancy, with each and every aspect of the break tailored to their needs.

To find out more about Revitalise, our breaks or to discover ways that we may be able to help you visit: www.revitalise.org.uk or call: 0303 303 0145.

Stephanie Stone, Revitalise

www.revitalise.org.uk