Employment

Work opportunities for people with learning disabilities and careers supporting them. Articles cover job preparation, becoming a specialist therapist or nurse, and employer guidance.

All About Employment and Learning Disabilities

Less than 10% of people with learning disabilities are in paid work, but government initiatives and supported employment are changing that.

Becoming a Learning Disability Nurse

Learning disability nurses help people with learning disabilities live fuller, more independent lives while supporting their physical and mental health.

Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist

Help people with speech and language problems as a speech and language therapist and make a real difference in their lives.

Employing Someone with a Learning Disability

Hiring someone with a learning disability: what employers need to know about accessibility, support and the benefits of an inclusive workplace.

Learning Disabilities and Preparing for Employment

People with learning disabilities can work, but face unfair barriers from employer misconceptions—here's how support services are helping.