Empowering Persons with Disabilities: The Inclus Employment Journey

The Mission of Inclus

• 💡 Inclus is a social enterprise dedicated to helping persons with disabilities achieve gainful employment and independent living.
• 🎯 The organization was founded by Shaun Tan and Anders Tan with a personal mission to address the challenges faced by individuals seeking work.
• 🌱 Their work is supported by the DBS Foundation, highlighting a collaborative effort to foster an inclusive workforce.

Empowering Individuals Through Employment

• 🔑 For many, including Bernat, finding a job is crucial for dignity, independence, and fulfillment, especially after facing difficulties in the job market.
• ✅ Bernat, a 26-year-old, struggled to find work for nearly a year but was successfully matched by Inclus into a full-time room attendant position.
• 📈 His employment has significantly increased his confidence, leading him to pursue further courses and aspire to become a supervisor.

Inclus's Comprehensive Support Process

• 🛠️ Inclus specialists conduct assessments for persons with disabilities to understand their capabilities and needs.
• 🤝 Recruitment specialists then match individuals with suitable employers, considering what companies are looking for.
• 📝 The support is end-to-end, including interview preparation, assistance during interviews, paperwork guidance, and strategies for sustaining employment.

Overcoming Obstacles and Scaling Impact

• ⚠️ Inclus initially faced rejections for grant applications from the DBS Foundation due to concerns about scalability.
• 🧠 With mentorship from DBS Bank experts, they refined their business model and secured the necessary support.
• 🚀 The DBS Foundation's support extended beyond funding, providing mentorship and resources to help Inclus grow and impact more lives.

The Broader Impact of Inclusive Work

• 👏 Accommodations in the workplace and support from society, family, and colleagues are vital for individuals to lead productive lives.
• 💖 The goal is to help a bigger group get into employment, fostering an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute.
• 🌟 Bernat's journey exemplifies how meaningful employment can lead to personal growth and future aspirations, such as taking courses and aiming for career progression.