Learning disability
Learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities – for example household tasks, socialising or managing money – which affects someone for their whole life.
Dual or Multiple Exceptionality
The term dual or multiple exceptionality (DME) is used in the UK to describe children who have both high learning potential and a special educational need through a learning difficulty or a disability.
SkillSET Mencap is a specialist employment support programme which is person centred and innovative. We deliver employment preparation and training to individuals with a learning disability, dual/multiple disability including autism/mental health who are economically inactive and want to enter paid sustainable employment.
Each individual on SkillSET Mencap will have a designated Employment Officer who will support them to develop their skills and build experience to achieve paid work – your support will be tailored to you.
SkillSET Mencap is being delivered NI wide with local offi ces located in Belfast, Newry, Omagh, Derry/Londonderry and Magherafelt.
please visit www.northernireland.mencap.org.uk to find details of your local service.
SkillSET Mencap is a specialist employment support programme which is person centred and innovative. We deliver employment preparation and training to individuals with a learning disability, dual/multiple disability including autism/mental health who are economically inactive and want to enter paid sustainable employment.
Each individual on SkillSET Mencap will have a designated Employment Officer who will support them to develop their skills and build experience to achieve paid work – your support will be tailored to you.
SkillSET Mencap is being delivered NI wide with local offi ces located in Belfast, Newry, Omagh, Derry/Londonderry and Magherafelt.
please visit www.northernireland.mencap.org.uk to find details of your local service.