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High expectations, the belief that people can. Too often, young people with intellectual and learning disabilities come up against bias, low expectations, and the belief that it's enough just to ‘exist’. Taimahi challenges that. Our training programme is built to develop a broad range of work-ready, social and soft skills. It’s also designed to foster personal growth. We’re always looking to collaborate with people and organisations who want to breakdown preconceptions of what’s possible. If that sounds like you, and you’d like to get in touch, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTAy3TkN -Carousel wording- Work is important; it gives us purpose. But meaning in life is built on more than work alone. Life is made richer by a sense of belonging, purpose, and the agency to make decisions for ourselves. However, many young people with learning and intellectual disabilities don’t get the chance for richness. That’s because current systems are limited. They don’t create opportunity for people to build agency. Education pathways are limited and lack meaning. Equitable paid employment opportunities are often out of reach. This challenge is evident when school finishes. Young people stay in school longer, but don’t develop the practical, social, and soft skills needed to make the transition to adult life. It’s more than just making coffee. It’s about the opportunity for personal growth. Without work readiness, social skills, and the resilience to overcome life’s obstacles, many young adults find themselves stuck. With limited options to move forward, isolation is common – and this impacts mental and physical health. That’s why we started Taimahi. The Taimahi Training Programme is set up to address the barriers young disabled people face in integrating into society. We have created a safe work environment where Taimahi Trainees build the required skills to navigate life’s daily challenges. Over time, we aspire for our Trainees to build agency and the ability to self-determine choices about their own future. But, we know that requires collective action. It means radical collaboration. With others in the sector, with employers, advocates, Government, and more. It also means shifting mindsets and breaking down preconceptions about what’s possible. If you’re interested in connecting, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!