About us

   Our vision

Our aim was to establish a project legacy in which attitudes and policies on supported employment for people with a learning disability and/or autism would be positively influenced by the good practice demonstrated by the project. Our vision from the beginning of this project was to see a world in which people with learning disability and/or autism are able to experience improved well-being outcomes through increased independence, financial status, social capital, and fulfilment gained from meaningful paid work opportunities. Our vision of a more inclusive world is now a reality.

Check out this article which highlights key statistics and data from the previous project: Article – Breaking down barriers

   Our mission

The Engage to Change project worked across Wales to support young people aged 16-25 who have a learning difficulty, learning disability and/or autism to achieve their full potential.

Using a person-centred approach, Engage to Change worked closely with young people, their parents/carers and employers to:

• overcome barriers to employment
• develop transferable skills
• offer unpaid work experience
• provide paid supported employment
• find volunteering opportunities
• offer access to supported internships.
  

  What we achieved