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Team Domenica Impact Report 2024

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Why is our work important?

Only 4.8% of people with learning disabilities are in employment. Team Domenica want to change this.

In England, the number of people with learning disabilities with a job is just 4.8% (NHS Digital, 2023).

Team Domenica want to change this.

People with learning disabilities want to work and can work.

 

People with learning disabilities want to work and can work.

Ella at her job at Sodexo in the Amex stadium.

 

This includes people like Ella who, with the help of Team Domenica, now has a job with Sodexo at the Amex Stadium.

“It feels good to have a paid job. I enjoy working there and seeing all the staff. I love doing all the jobs

 

Why is employment important to our candidates?

78% said it gives them independence

 

78% of our young people said a job gives them independence

84% said it makes them feel good about themselves

 

84% said it makes them feel good about themselves

72% said it builds their confidence

 

72% of candidates said paid work builds their confidence

81% said it means they can make their own money

 

81% said it means they can make their own money

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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?