There is a lot of talk these days about the value of a diverse workforce. You will have heard the usual claims about creativity, innovation, fresh thinking, and better decision making. These things can happen, of course, but they do not appear the moment someone brings in a disabled intern ...
If you’ve ever wondered whether hosting a disabled intern could work for your organisation, the short answer is yes. The longer answer? Absolutely and here’s why.
With applications now open for the 2026–27 financial year, this is the perfect moment to look at what you, as a host organisation, will gain ...
Image Credit: Different Minds.To mark World Autism Acceptance Week 2023 (27 March – 2 April), I’d like to explain why it helps if employers have an autism-friendly culture. And to signpost to some resources that indicate what an autism-friendly culture consists of.
Many autistic people don’t know they’re autistic. And even ...
By Mairi EdwardsLet me start off my saying that I had never considered myself disabled or as having a learning disability. I had only just been diagnosed when I came across the WeCanWork internships. At first, I did not think that I would be eligible, but after reading more into ...
For anyone thinking of applying for this internship in the future, my advice would be don’t be hesitant, as it is a great opportunity for disabled people.
By Laura Murdanaigum
Before my internship I was volunteering at the Remode Collective, a social enterprise which upcycles unwanted and unused textiles into new products. ...
