We are delighted to be celebrating 10 years of service.
IWORK4ME knows that self-employment can be the ideal career solution for autistic people. We have ten years’ track record in helping move forward abstract business ideas to become business reality!
Since 2012 our business mentors have regularly engaged with autistic people to identify aspirations, options for and skills relevant to the launch of viable micro-enterprises.
85% of autistic adults never succeed in holding down full-time employment. The stigma experienced can result in family conflict, a complete withdrawal from society and heavy reliance on state benefits.
As businesses are launched and clients realise their potential, they report that they:
- enjoy increased financial independence
- learn and employ new life skills
- experience a sense of personal growth, fulfilment and reduced social isolation
- begin to live well, more happily and enjoy improved mental health through successfully building their own future
- experience increased sense of self-worth
- build resilience and become active contributors to their communities
- and believe they enhance society through exposure of their unique talents, skills and viewpoints.
What our clients say…
I have struggled for years to find employment, and have only ever managed to find temporary jobs and very few of these. It was only after a late diagnosis of Aspergers that I realised why this was. IWORK4ME is the only organisation that has been willing to work with me over the long-term, giving me the support and encouragement that I need to regain my confidence and move forward.
Alex of Beacon Genealogy
If you would like to make a donation to help us help autistic people in Scotland achieve their dreams please visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/IWORK4ME10yearsofservice
IWORK4ME is delighted to have received an award of £1,000 from Erskine Cunningham Hill Trust in support of our work. (Nov 2022)
IWORK4ME is delighted to have received an award of £2,000 from Edward Gostling Foundation in support of our work. (Nov 2022)
Development Manager Sue Hope gave a well received presentation at the global Ocalicon Conference on Friday 17th November 2022, attended by 200+ delegates. Sue was able to share what we do, the people we support, stories of successful micro-enterprises and an update on our recent project ISPEAK4ME.
Chair of our Board of Trustees, Richard, was on hand in the chat room to answer any queries during the presentation, and the team are delighted to continue the conversations with agencies around the world.
Sharing high-quality information, showcasing the latest research, and fostering innovation helps us all provide the very best support to autistic people and we were delighted to be invited to contribute.
For more information visit https://conference.ocali.org/
IWORK4ME is delighted to have received an award of £3,000 from Hugh Fraser Foundation in support of our work in Glasgow and West of Scotland. (Oct 2022)
