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Supported living and supported employment: opening up opportunities to people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Government has stated that it seeks to create a society based on inclusion, independence and empowerment. In particular, it has emphasised the importance of taking up paid employment, but it is not yet certain to what extent people with learning difficulties will be part of this in practice. This review of JRF research identifies the barriers facing people with learning difficulties and suggests possible solutions which would make inclusion of this highly marginalised group more likely.
Supported employment for people with learning difficulties: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Supported employment is a service with learning difficulties, which enables them to find and hold down real jobs by providing the support and training they need at work. A two-year study of six supported employment agencies operating in Liverpool.