Category Archives: Candidate Stories

Team Domenica Graduation and Employer Celebration 2025
July 10, 2025At this exciting event, we marked the graduation of our Class of 2025 and recognised the employers who make our work possible.

Ask the candidate: June talks fun, friendships and futures
June 4, 2025In an interview where she answers questions from our community, June shares what being part of Team Domenica means to her.

Issie is brewing a brighter future at Brighton College
May 9, 2025Learn about Issie and see what’s possible when people with learning disabilities are given the support they need to find their strengths and thrive.

Autism Acceptance Month 2025: Josh’s Journey
April 15, 2025This 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
March 25, 2025Join us as we celebrate supported internships and share stories about candidates like Ollie, who is gaining experience at Maldron Hotel Brighton.

Employment, ITV and Great Lengths: Oskar’s story
August 5, 2024Since 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!
July 30, 2024The 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...

Team Domenica candidates make an impact in the Brighton community
May 24, 2024Our young people have been creating change in the local community and beyond, sharing their talents and experiences to forge a brighter future.

National Supported Internship Day 2024: Let’s dough it!
March 26, 2024This 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.

World Down Syndrome Day 2024 – Florence’s story
March 21, 2024It'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!