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A amazing young woman with Down’s Syndrome has been singled out as a role model
Inspirational” Brogan highlighted as a role model in government report
Saturday, August 13, 2011
12:00 PM
A young woman with Down’s Syndrome who works in Norwich has been singled out as a role model in a report to the government intended to encourage people with disabilities into employment.
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Every Sunday Brogan Johnston, 22, from Fakenham is buzzing with excitement in anticipation of starting a new working week.
She works 30 hours a week as a post room porter and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and her positive attitude led to her being invited to Whitehall, London to record a short video which is now on the website YouTube.
Carers reallly are the unsung heroes of our society – have your say in Luton
Have your say on support for carers in Luton
IF you are the carer of an adult, Luton Borough Council would like to hear your opinions on the services it provides to you.
Looking after a family member, partner or friend is something that will happen to most people at some point and the Council recognises that caring duties place a significant impact on carers’ lives.
People with autism get relaxed about going to the cinema
Autism-friendly cinema screenings being shown over the summer.
Chris was excited and jumpy as he waited in the cinema foyer for his friends to arrive.
“We have never done a cinema trip before,” says his support worker Deman, who has looked after him for 11 years in the house he shares with two other autistic friends.
“He would make too much noise and annoy other people.”
