Clwyd West MP, David Jones, has welcomed the announcement of a new employment programme, WorkFit, which is designed to bring together employers and people with Down’s syndrome who want to work.
The WorkFit programme, developed by the Down’s Syndrome Association, will be formally launched during an awareness week, 19- 25 March 2012, when employers can begin to register their interest. Local groups, employers and supported employment agencies can register online at: www.dsworkfit.org.uk.
David Jones said:
“This is an excellent work project, which will enable employers to gain confidence in employing and retaining people with Down’s syndrome.
“People with additional support needs within the workplace are sometimes overlooked in employment selection processes because of conditions like Down’s syndrome. It is therefore very important that employers feel supported by projects like WorkFit, which facilitate better access to employment opportunities for all applicants, whatever their personal circumstances”.
