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1000 Opportunities: Inclusive Futures

1000 Opportunities: Inclusive Futures

We’ve campaigned for autism awareness and autism acceptance in the past.

But this year we think it’s time for action – and that’s why we launched our 1,000 Opportunities campaign on World Autism Acceptance Day.

The employment rate of autistic people is stubbornly low. Just three in 10 autistic people are in work in the UK, the lowest of all disability groups.

Yet the obstacles that stand in their way can often be resolved with a little flexible thinking from an employer. “One small thing for you can be a very large thing for us,” is how one autistic worker, Harris Roxborough, put it.

We’re inviting businesses and organisations to think a little differently about how they recruit and support workers, and become Inclusive Futures partners with us.

By signing up, you’ll get access to specialist information and resources about supporting a neurodiverse workforce. You’ll become part of a network of organisations in the North East who will share best practice and expertise, with the potential for online training and in-person events later in the year.

Together, we want to create 1,000 opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent people, be they taster days, placements or potential new roles.

Will you join us and start working towards an inclusive future?

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How you can get involved

Why I'm backing the 1,000 Opportunities campaign - Tyne Tunnels boss

Adrian Wallace, chief executive of TT2, explains why he is a passionate supporter of inclusion in the workplace - and why other businesses should follow suit.

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Hear from our supporters

These are some of the businesses and MPs backing our 1,000 Opportunities campaign.

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Become an Inclusive Futures Partner

Discover how to open up new pathways to employment for neurodivergent individuals and think differently about your hiring practices and in-work support.

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Neurodiversity resources for employers

We've compiled a list of helpful resources for employers to develop greater awareness of neurodivergent talent in the community and tools in creating inclusive workplaces.

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'One small thing for you can be a very large thing for us'

Harris Roxborough has worked for Tyne Tunnels operator TT2 for 18 months. Here she explains the barriers that autistic people can face at work, and how they can be overcome.

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Our impact

Find out more about how we've supported neurodivergent people on their journey into work and how we've supported employers to think differently about their hiring practices and in-work support.

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