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Leaving school or college and setting out on adult life can be an exciting time for young people and their families. It also has its challenges and even more so if the young person has a learning disability. There are some key approaches that can be used to help young people with the transition to adult life, as developed during our programmes of work and projects:
Person Centred Planning puts the young person at the heart of the planning process.
As young people move on from school or college, new networks of support are needed.
The wider community can offer essential support, ideas and opportunities for young people.
7% of people with learning disabilities have a job. 65% want one.
Stronger connections between young people and agencies are needed so everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
We have several programmes and projects that have supported young people with learning disabilities during the move into adulthood.