According to data from The Sunnybank Trust only 6% for people with learning disabilities are employed. This highlights the pressing need for initiatives that promote inclusivity. Stand Out Socks is a prime example of such an endeavor. The entrepreneurial venture, which is led by co-founders Christian, Ross, and Natalie, has received significant support from the Dragons in Dragons Den. Ross, who has Down Syndrome, is one of the co-founders, and the team is committed to providing equal opportunities to individuals with learning disabilities. "As Stand Out expands, our aim is to open up paid employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities." Natalie said. Their successful pitch has resulted in a flood of orders. You can learn more about them here https://bit.ly/3NS2G1x To achieve disability inclusion, businesses must rethink their hiring practices and cultivate an innovative mindset.Visit the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower for more information about how the Sunflower can support your #DiversityAndInclusion https://bit.ly/3JVe0b7 I have a Learning Disability Sunflower card available here https://bit.ly/3S8gh7t WATCH https://lnkd.in/eJj9wjsS #BBCBreakfast #DragonsDen #StandOutSocks #DownSyndromeAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #Inclusion
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10moAlthough I loved the show yet Dragon Den was looking for business propositions with returns, not a charity . In fact this is actually the case most of the time , when we come to include disabled people at work or business , the perceive is compassion and charity rather than a right to be obtained !