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Category Archives: Candidate Stories

A young man leans into the camera with two employers either side
At this exciting event, we marked the graduation of our Class of 2025 and recognised the employers who make our work possible. 
Team Domenica Candidate June stood smiling at the camera in a warehouse.
In an interview where she answers questions from our community, June shares what being part of Team Domenica means to her.
Team Domenica candidate Issie
Learn about Issie and see what’s possible when people with learning disabilities are given the support they need to find their strengths and thrive.
Josh on his placement at Leonardo Hotel Brighton
This April, we're shining a light on Josh - a Team Domenica candidate who has been in paid work at Leonardo Hotels since 2019!
National Supported Internship Day 2025: Olly’s story, Team Domenica
Join us as we celebrate supported internships and share stories about candidates like Ollie, who is gaining experience at Maldron Hotel Brighton.
A young man works in Scope organising clothes. He smiles at the camera.
Since joining Team Domenica, Oskar's hit many milestones. From gaining paid employment, swimming at Great Lengths and appearing on ITV, we're celebrating just some of his achievements...
Disability Pride Month 2024 – Proud to Be Me!, Team Domenica
The celebrate Disability Pride Month, we passed the mic to our candidates and asked them to share why they’re “Proud To Be Me”. Here are some of their answers...
A candidate makes changes in the community by presenting to younger TD candidates.
Our young people have been creating change in the local community and beyond, sharing their talents and experiences to forge a brighter future.
A photo of Theo at his work placement at Pizza Pilgrims Brighton as part of National Supported Internship Day 2024.
This National Supported Internship Day we're sharing Theo's story and celebrating how supported internships can transform the lives of young people with learning disabilities as well as their employers.
A photo of a young woman with Down Syndrome, called Florence, sat posing for the camera after talking about World Down Syndrome Day 2024.
It's World Down Syndrome Day 2024 and we’re sharing the journey of Team Domenica candidate Florence. It's a story of workplace wins, sporting success and even a visit to Number 10 Downing Street!

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Dive in and make a difference at Great Lengths 2024!

Are you looking for a way to challenge yourself and support young people with learning disabilities? With distances from 50m – 5km, and the opportunity to swim as an individual or team, why not go to Great Lengths this September?