As part of a wider debate on helping adults with learning difficulties of disabilities to find work, our EDIF^definition project featured. 

Our Project Manager, Jane, highlighted the advantages particularly for local small businesses and the interview with Bethan who has started work experience in catering with Nial really hit home. 

Scope, Aspire, the Federation of Small Businesses and Mike Penning, Minister for Disabled People added their views. 

It's on i-player for 7 days

listen on http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01qzw1d

The relevant sections are at 30 mins to 31.03; 35.59 – 44.05; 1:30 – 1:31.17; 1:35.4 - 1:45.26 approx

This is a great way to spread the word to a wider audience. 

We are hoping BBC Somerset will include another feature on understanding autism based on a presentation at our employer event. 

We'll keep you posted.  We'd welcome any comments or experiences from others.

Rosaleen

More... Check out our EDIF project page:

Equal access to work opportunities for ALDDs in a semi-rural area