committed to helping people with learning disabilities and autism into employment
At Toucan Employment we are committed to helping people with learning difficulties/disabilities and autism into employment and supporting employers so they can successfully recruit and embrace the inclusion of disability into their workplace.
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Government statistics reveal there are 393,000 unemployed disabled people seeking employment in the UK. Although 50% of people with a learning disability want to or able to work, just 6% are actually employed*.
Our Past and Present employers
We pride ourselves on giving our clients all the support they need to master vocational skills, find work and enjoy their jobs for years to come.
Since our launch in 1989 Toucan Employment has matched hundreds of 16 to 65-year-olds into paid employment with hundreds of employers.
In the last 18 months we have helped secure …
34
job offers
26
job starts
300
Work with and supported 300 clients
65
interviews
2,500
1:1 sessions with clients
We also provide ongoing and bespoke support to employers so they can successfully recruit – and also retain their new staff members.
We are a resilient, responsive and supportive employment charity.
Our Stories
