What is a learning disability?
A learning disability is different for every person who has one. But there are some things that are true for everyone with a learning disability, and some common (and not so common) conditions that will mean you have a learning disability.
We don't consider neurodiversity (like ADHD and autism) to be a learning disability. But someone with a learning disability might also be neurodiverse.
Do you have a learning disability?
We want to help you to achieve and create goals for yourself. So that you have opportunities to do more.
We want to help you to:
- meet new people
- look after your health and wellbeing
- get skills to volunteer or get job
- get qualifications
Courses
We have courses running across the county that can help you to gain skills to be healthy and look after yourself:
- supported learning - pottery
- supported learning - volunteer passport
- supported learning - healthy cooking
- supported learning - volunteer passport
- supported internships
We have lots of different courses available. We have changed the way we work recently so some of the language we use has changed.
Find supported learning courses
We also welcome people with a learning disability to our other courses, if you think it is suitable for you.
Please email cs.supportedlearning@derbyshire.gov.uk if you would like to book a course or receive more information.
Supported internships
Suitability
We're running a supported internship at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. This could be right for you if you:
- are aged 18 to 24-years-old
- have an educational health care plan (EHCP)
- feel (almost) ready to prepare for full-time employment
- are able to travel daily to Chesterfield Royal Hospital
The programme
The project develops personal confidence and specific job skills.
The internship is defined as a full-time educational placement. You'll join a select group of peers and receive individualised support from work based mentors, a job coach and a personal tutor. During your internship, you'll experience 3 different skills placements in the hospital.
Seventy per cent of participants in similar projects have gained employment.
Contact
If you're interested, want further information or to make an application, please email supportedinternships@derbyshire.gov.uk or tel: 01629 539463.