Men and women with learning disabilities experience lower than average access to vocational training and entry into employment. Major contributing factors are low expectations and a lack of understanding among agencies and employers of the skills and competencies that an adult with a learning disability can offer. This is exacerbated by poor access to appropriate training and preparation for employment, and significantly, the opportunity to showcase an individual’s key competencies. The CODA project aims to endorse and display the abilities and achievements of learning disabled adults to support them into training and work.
An EC project is a small step towards common understanding and mutual exchange. And as it is dedicated to find appropriate solutions for specific problems.
At United Response we work with disadvantaged people with intellectual impairments to support them into work skills training and employment. We have seen what a big difference having a job...
We are very pleased to take part in this project! It will not only raise awareness of the important opportunity that people with learning difficulties represent for society and employment.
Miscode enters into the CODA project in the real belief that the tools created in this project can make a difference to the lives of disabled people seeking employment opportunities in Portugal.
the CODA project
Juergen van Capelle
