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Category Archives: Candidate Stories

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Autism Awareness Day: Celebrating Brandon

April 2, 2026
April marks Autism Awareness Month. It’s a time to listen, learn, and understand about autism, especially from those with lived experience.
Candidate, Guy working at the ODEON

National Supported Internship Day: Guy makes movie magic

March 27, 2026
From dreaming of working in a cinema, to thriving on his placement at ODEON, Guy share's his story for National Supported Internship Day 2026.
Candidate Taylor serving coffee

World Down Syndrome day 2026: Taylor’s journey so far

March 21, 2026
Saturday 21 March is World Down Syndrome Day and Taylor's story acts as a reminder of how important connection, community and inclusion can be.
Making Inclusion a Reality: Hilton and Team Domenica, Team Domenica

Making Inclusion a Reality: Hilton and Team Domenica

February 9, 2026
Together with Hilton, Team Domenica and it's candidates are showing what’s possible when inclusive values are matched with practical, on-the-job support.
A young man leans into the camera with two employers either side

Team Domenica Graduation and Employer Celebration 2025

July 10, 2025
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.

Ask the candidate: June talks fun, friendships and futures

June 4, 2025
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

Issie is brewing a brighter future at Brighton College

May 9, 2025
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

Autism Acceptance Month 2025: Josh’s Journey

April 15, 2025
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

National Supported Internship Day 2025: Olly’s story

March 25, 2025
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.

Employment, ITV and Great Lengths: Oskar’s story

August 5, 2024
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...

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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?