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For Employers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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People with Down syndrome want to work for the same reasons as everyone else \u2013 so that they can be independent, contribute to society, earn their own money, learn new skills, meet new people, and feel valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open employment (also referred to as mainstream employment)\u202fis when people with and without disability work together in regular jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open employment is open to all people, including people with intellectual disability. This means that people with and without intellectual disability work together in the same workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Business Connectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Employment Business Connection service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The employment connection service connects employers to people with Down syndrome, and provides support with recruitment, training and support for both the person with Down syndrome and the business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Business Connector Service uses a flexible, tailored approach to work with interested businesses to provide: <\/p>\n\n\n\n